I really like this hotel! I stayed here from 22 June to 28 June 2014. Very business-like ambience, quiet atmosphere, clean place. They have a very accommodating staff and they speak English, I did not even have to unearth my very poor, very basic Mandarin... They made my stay in Qingpu, Shanghai very comfortable.
I had a nice view of the Xiayang lake on my first 3 nights, however, I transferred to the other side (same floor, on the 8th) because someone was smoking in the room beside mine. I can't take the stench. Crowne Plaza immediately transferred mo to another room.
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| A glass of wine and cake of the day before I head back to my room! |
I like how complete the room is with toiletries. As my luggage arrived very late (the airline had a mishap with my luggage: http://kenoshasays.blogspot.com/2014/07/philippine-air-lines-delays-my-luggage.html), I had to rely on the supplies inside the room. Much to my surprise, everything was very reliable!
The hotel is also very near Carrefour so that I can buy things I need form there, or have my favorite xiao long bao from one of the food kiosks. KFC is also near, as well as Pizza Hut (By the way, KFC Shanghai serves Portuguese Egg Tarts).
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| Xiao Long Bao at a store within Carrefour compound |
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| I went back to this store 2 nights in a row because not only is it across the hotel but they also serve very yummy Xiao Long Bao |
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| Xiao Long Bao at a store within Carrefour compound |
About 10 minutes away by cab, I frequented Dong Fang Shang Sha which is a mall where I bought clothes and a pair of formal shoes to get me by in the absence of my luggage. I also had a nice dinner of xiao long bao there.
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| View from my room during the first 3 nights |
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| View from my room during the first 3 nights |
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| Restaurant in Dong Fang Shang Sha where I had my first Xiao Long Bao in Qingpu |
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| Restaurant in Dong Fang Shang Sha where I had my first Xiao Long Bao in Qingpu |
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| Restaurant in Dong Fang Shang Sha where I had my first Xiao Long Bao in Qingpu |
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| My first Xiao Long Bao in Shanghai |
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| My first Xiao Long Bao in Shanghai |
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| Addicted to this coconut milk. It has added sugar though. |
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| The view from my room after I transferred. 8th Floor. |
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| Same view but on a rainy night |
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| Xiayang Lake |
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| Xiayang Lake area |
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| Carrefour in Qingpu |
Thanks to Crowne Plaza Xiayang for making my stay wonderful!
