I stayed at Baoan Hotel Shanghai for four days during my visit to Pudong, Shanghai to connect with the project. As a business traveler who travels to the Yangtze River Delta all year round, this old four-star hotel that incorporates' business friendliness' into its details completely refreshed my understanding of the cost-effectiveness of hotels around Lujiazui.
The location of the hotel is a must-have for business people. It is located in Bao'an Building at 800 Dongfang Road, just a 5-minute walk from Century Avenue subway station. The subway lines 2, 4, 6, and 9 intersect, providing direct access to Lujiazui Financial District, Zhangjiang Industrial Park, and the Bund. There is no need to panic on the Pudong Elevated during morning rush hour. Downstairs is the 96 Square, and walking a few hundred meters is the Century Plaza. If you want to find a restaurant with a good environment to discuss with clients, you can walk two steps downstairs to Cantonese cuisine restaurants, local restaurants, and boutique cafes. You don't have to take a taxi half an hour in advance to find a venue, and your commuting efficiency can be fully utilized.
I checked in three days in advance, and Jenny at the front desk saw my note that I had to attend the morning meeting the next day. She took the initiative to arrange a high-rise business room near the elevator for me, and even reminded me to set the floor's silent mode to avoid being disturbed by the noise in the hallway. The 35 square meter room provides ample space for the office area. The large desk facing the window is equipped with an adjustable brightness desk lamp, and the multi port charging panel is right beside us. The cross-border video conference was held continuously for two hours, and the internet speed was stable without any lag, so there was no need to search for hot spots for emergencies. The bedding is a slightly stiff support style, so when you lie down after a long night, your waist won't feel as sore as when you stay on a soft mattress, and you won't collapse at all the next day. The bathroom has undergone a complete separation of dry and wet areas, with hot water coming out in seconds, so there is no need to wait for a quick shower in the morning.
The hotel's conference facilities completely exceeded expectations. I booked a small conference room for up to 20 people. I communicated with the conference commissioner one day in advance. The projector, microphone and projection equipment were all debugged in place in advance. Even the printed conference materials were placed on the table according to the number of people. A few bottles of mineral water were needed in the middle of the meeting, and they were delivered to the door two minutes after a phone call. The breakfast restaurant is open until half past nine. It's too late to eat slowly in the morning. The waiter will take the initiative to pack a portable breakfast bag for you, fill it with bread, eggs and hot soybean milk, and go to the meeting directly. The business center can print and scan documents 24 hours a day, even if you need to print a contract after changing the plan in the early morning, it can be done in just a few minutes downstairs.
After staying for four days, whether it was rushing meetings, meeting clients, or handling urgent work on the spot, I didn't waste time on commuting and miscellaneous matters throughout the entire process. For business people who travel to Pudong, Shanghai all year round, they can get stable services, convenient transportation, and complete business facilities without paying the premium in the core area of Lujiazui. Baoan Hotel Shanghai will definitely be my first choice for business trips to Shanghai in the future.Show more