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Shanghai Donghu Hotel
Shanghai Donghu Hotel - Shanghai Style Garden House, it is a garden-style hotel that combines cultural and historical heritage with modern fashion. It shines with the charm of fashion and classics. It was once the residence of Shanghai tycoon Du Yuesheng. After a century of changes, it has become more and more elegant and beautiful, showing an international style.
Shanghai Donghu Hotel has distinctive guest rooms, luxurious suites, decorative art furniture and modern facilities. Adjacent to the bustling commercial street - Huaihai Middle Road, the hotel has convenient transportation, close to Metro Line 1, Line 10 and Line 12 Shaanxi South Road Station, Line 7 Changshu Road Station, as well as fashion and entertainment landmarks - IPAM, Jing'an Temple, Xintiandi and Hengshan Road. It is quiet in the bustling city, with a warm and elegant environment and an excellent geographical location, providing guests with a pleasant residence in the bustling city.
Breakfast time: 07:00-10:00
Breakfast type: Buffet
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How far is the hotel from Pudong International Airport Shanghai?
Shanghai Donghu Hotel is 33.7km from the airport.
Does Shanghai Donghu Hotel offer airport shuttle service?
No, the hotel does not offer airport shuttle service.
What are the check-in and check-out time at Shanghai Donghu Hotel?
Check-in time is from 15:00, and check-out time is until 12:00 at Shanghai Donghu Hotel.
Does Shanghai Donghu Hotel have a pool or gym?
Yes, the hotel has a pool and gym. See details about other facilities on this page.
Does Shanghai Donghu Hotel have a restaurant?
Yes, you could have a meal in the hotel.
Does Shanghai Donghu Hotel offer internet or wifi?
Yes, please request it when you check in the hotel.
Does Shanghai Donghu Hotel accept prepaid room charge?
Yes, please contact us after submitting a reservation.
Does Shanghai Donghu Hotel accept credit card payments?
Yes, VISA Master AMEX JCB could be accepted.
How much is the breakfast at Shanghai Donghu Hotel?
Each costs cny158 for extra breakfast.
How much does it cost to stay at Shanghai Donghu Hotel?
The room prices is from cny1000, but it may vary depending on your stay(e.g. dates, room type etc.).
Travelogue
Deep in wutong, half day relaxation hidden in downtown Shanghai
This time in Shanghai to discuss annual cooperation, the client has set the meeting place at Shanghai Donghu Hotel. At first, I only regarded it as an ordinary business reception site, until the car turned from the traffic on Huaihai Road into the path hidden in the depths of wutong, and the noise was filtered by the shade in a moment, I realized that this business trip was more than a surprise.
Our meeting was arranged in the reception room of the old building of the hotel. As soon as I pushed open the door and entered, I couldn't help but slow down my pace as I have been running business all year round. There is no stereotyped modern sense of chain hotels. Dark brown wall panels with warm wrapping paste, cinnamomum camphora branches and leaves outside the landing window almost reach into the window sill. The sun falls on the velvet sofa through the leaves, and even the air is filled with a faint smell of wood unique to old buildings. The originally scheduled two-hour plan communication unexpectedly went smoothly in such a relaxed atmosphere, and the tense negotiation pace was softened. The two sides discussed the details of the terms and conditions, as well as their previous business trip experience in Shanghai. The originally deadlocked differences were finally reached after a cup of warm Qimen black tea.
After the meeting ended, the client had something to attend to and left first. I decided to take the opportunity of waiting for the return flight to wander around this quiet garden alone. The several old western-style houses in Donghu Hotel have their own origins. In the early years, they were the private residences of Shanghai celebrities. Nowadays, there are still old carved railings under the corridors, pomegranate trees hanging with green fruits by the lawn, and moss on the path soaked in rainwater. I walked under the shade of a tree in formal attire, without the sound of street whistles in my ears, only the faint chirping of birds in the distance. The exhaustion accumulated from years of business trips dissipated in the footsteps of fallen leaves.
What surprised me the most was that the hotel's business facilities were completely devoid of the "old-fashioned" sluggishness. The electronic version of the cooperation agreement needs to be adjusted temporarily. The business center in the lobby printed and bound it for me in just ten minutes, and even thoughtfully provided a file bag with the hotel logo; I wanted to schedule an online meeting for the next day, and the administrative staff immediately arranged a small conference room by the lake for me. The internet speed was stable, and when I opened the window, I could see the lake view in the garden, without the cramped feeling of an ordinary business hotel.
Before I left, I stood under the wutong at the door for a while. The prosperity of Huaihai Road was close at hand, but turned around to retain a slow down time in Shanghai Donghu Hotel. In recent years, I have visited many high-end hotels in cities both domestically and internationally, most of which are business stations that can be used up immediately. There are few places that can integrate historical heritage with practical business needs so well. It does not deliberately cater to traffic, nor does it cling to the old architecture. It stands quietly in the depths of the bustling city, leaving a place for hurried business travelers to settle down.
Next time I come to Shanghai, I think I will proactively schedule my next business meeting here.Show moreThoroughly conquered by the service of an old hotel - meeting warm-hearted guests during a business trip in Shanghai
It is often said that staying in a hotel for business trips is a way to save time. This time when I went to Shanghai to discuss a project, I casually booked Shanghai Donghu Hotel. Originally, I only wanted to find a clean place to sleep for two nights, but from entering to leaving, the service here "ironed" me whole.
On the day of arrival, the flight was delayed and landed at 11pm. I dragged my tired body into the lobby, and the receptionist immediately noticed that my face was not good. Before I could speak, she said, "Thank you for your hard work. I have arranged a quiet room for you, and hot milk will be delivered soon. She quickly completed the procedures and called the baggage handler to escort me upstairs. When she arrived, she said, 'If you need anything, feel free to call the front desk. We have someone available 24 hours a day.'. When the cup of hot milk was delivered to the room, it was still hot to the touch. I leaned against the bedside and took a sip, as if my exhaustion had really been diluted in half.
The next morning at 7 o'clock, there was an emergency video conference, and I went downstairs at 6:30 to find breakfast. As soon as the restaurant opened, my aunt saw that I was wearing a suit and carrying a computer. She immediately found a quiet place near the window for me and brought me a bowl of hot Congee, a dish of Xiaolongbao and a cup of freshly ground coffee. I said I didn't have time to sit and eat and want to pack. Without saying a word, my aunt found a thermal bag, packed Congee, ordered steamed buns, and stuffed an extra box of milk. She said, "Don't be hungry on the way.". From ordering to packaging in less than three minutes, the efficiency is as high as if rehearsed in advance.
During the daytime meeting break, I left my coat on the lobby sofa. When I come back tonight to find it, the front desk has already helped me pack it neatly and put it in a clean bag waiting for me. The girl smiled and said, 'I see you're leaving in a hurry. I'm afraid I might lose it, so I'll keep it for you first.'. The feeling of getting things done without you having to say anything really makes people feel at ease.
On the third day of check-out, I caught my early flight and the front desk took the initiative to call a car for me. They also asked me in advance if I needed an invoice and if I needed to pack breakfast. I said no, the girl stuffed a small bag of homemade osmanthus cake from the hotel into my hand and said, 'On the way, it's a bit of Shanghai flavor.'. When I took the bag, I was stunned for a moment and suddenly felt a little reluctant to leave.
After staying for three days, my deepest feeling is that the service of Shanghai Donghu Hotel is not just a mechanical "hello and welcome", but truly takes into account and remembers the needs of every guest. It is not ostentatious or deliberate, but it appears on time at every moment you need it. After so many years of business trips, there are not many hotels that can make me think of coming back next time. This one is one of them.Show more