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Hotel Equatorial Shanghai

4.0 of 5
No.65 Yan'an West Road, Jing'an District, Shanghai 200040, China
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4.0 of 5 stars 174 Reviews
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Kansas City, Missouri
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
“Much better than expected- Nice surprise”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

When I arrived very late at night, they were polishing the marble floors of this hotel. The lobby is pretty vast and smelled nice- but let you know that people smoked here- (Common in China hotels)- however there was NOT a smoke smell... The man at the front desk spoke English and was very pleasant- which, after a ridiculously long... More

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Brisbane, Australia
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Better than expected”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

Enjoyed this hotel - first time used and compares favourably to other hotels more expensive. Rooms are moderate in size. Beds are great and got excellent sleep. The plumbing needs looking at as there seems to be water running lightly in the bathroom all the time - nothing you can see though! Would happily stay here again. Concierge staff very... More

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Worcester
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Good location”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

Stayed here on business for an exhibition in Shanghai. Rooms OK but a little smaller than I've stayed in before in China. Plumbing system needs looking at - shower drains very, very slowly - possible flood risk !!!! Breakfast staff could do with being more friendly (a smile wouldn't hurt !!) but the food was OK. Location of the hotel... More

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EquatorialShanghai, Manager at Hotel Equatorial Shanghai, responded to this review
17 May 2012

Dear valued guest: Thank you for choosing the Hotel Equatorial Shanghai. Your precious comments have aroused the attention of the hotel management team. Hotel employees should pay attention upon greeting guests to further increase our level of customer service. We are constantly trying to improve our customer service levels to exceed our customer’s expectations and we will continue in our... More

Quezon City, Philippines
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“Good location”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012

May not be well known like other international 4-5 star hotels but this hotel is really good. Busy hotel but not noisy. Centrally located, walking distance to metro station, convenience stores, restaurants and massage parlor. Clean rooms, good breakfast. Concierge team very helpful. More

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EquatorialShanghai, Manager at Hotel Equatorial Shanghai, responded to this review
17 May 2012

Dear valued guest: Thank you for choosing the Hotel Equatorial Shanghai and for your lovely comments. To assist our guests in any way possible is the primary task for every staff member at the Hotel Equatorial Shanghai to complete. To ensure guest satisfaction is our ultimate goal which we strive to achieve each and very day. Thank you for your... More

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Very nice hotel!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

Spend several weeks in Shanghai at this hotel! Very busy hotel! They must cater to the western people alot! This hotel has all the accommodations one would need and the location is very close to the metro station! The key is the bed! Most other hotels in China the beds are hard! But this one was the "normal" bed! Loved... More

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EquatorialShanghai, Manager at Hotel Equatorial Shanghai, responded to this review
17 May 2012

Dear valued guest: Thank you for choosing the Hotel Equatorial Shanghai and for your wonderful compliments. We are very glad that you had an enjoyable time during your stay. We will maintain the high level of quality customer service and try to earn recognition from all guests throughout world. Thank you very much for your time. We look forward to... More

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“An Enjoyable Stay.”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2012

I must admit I love my stay here. Good location, nearby the train station, convenience store, fast food restaurant, and if u walk bit few more then u can enjoy the famous Mongolian lamb. Reasonable price, clean room, comfortable bed, clean laundry. Recommended for those who travel for bussiness. More

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EquatorialShanghai, Manager at Hotel Equatorial Shanghai, responded to this review
8 April 2012

Dear valued guest: Thank you for choosing the Hotel Equatorial Shanghai and thank you so much for such beautiful comments on our hotel. Your praise and recognition on our works will certainly stimulate every single employee of the hotel to continuously contribute their efforts to maximize the guest’s satisfaction in everyway possible. Thank you very much for your time and... More

Padua, Italy
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
“Good Stay”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2012

This hotel is placed in a central zone of Shanghai. Very good treatment, very good level breakfast . Room very clean but a little bit noisy for the trafic of the near highways. Very good swimming pool opened meny hours a day. Very good spa .Taxi always at disposal. Ideal for a work stay or for vacation. Room service always... More

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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“Comfortable, central location, no wireless in room, slow Internet, friendly staff”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2012

Solid choice for basic room at reasonable rate. Internet was slow and I would like wireless in room. Bed is soft. Staff friendly and competent. More

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EquatorialShanghai, Manager at Hotel Equatorial Shanghai, responded to this review
16 March 2012

Dear valued guest, Thank you very much for choosing the Hotel Equatorial Shanghai and your positive comments regarding the hotel location and the staff members. Thank you very much for your time. We look forward to seeing you again in the near future. More

Shanghai, China
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“Not so expensive for a exelent 4 star hotel”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2012
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I've stayed 3 or 4 times in this hotel for business trips. Rooms are clean and big, service is pretty decent and the bed is big and comfy. Breakfast is the average Chinese continental food, but it's OK. Internet is paid in the room, but free Wi-Fi in the lounge. Location is quite OK, not far from many places in... More

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EquatorialShanghai, Manager at Hotel Equatorial Shanghai, responded to this review
9 February 2012

Dear valued guest, Thank you very much for choosing the Hotel Equatorial Shanghai. Your nice comments on the hotel room and service are the great gifts in this New Year to motivate all the staff members to continuously make their every endeavor to ensure guest’s full satisfaction. Thank you very much for your time. Happy New Year and we look... More

Singapore, Singapore
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
“Ideal location”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

I stayed at this hotel for business and it was surprisingly good. Clean rooms, comfortable bed, nice bathroom, efficient check in/out and the location is very good too! I don't like the breakfast but thank God for their egg station. Will stay at this hotel again :)! More

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EquatorialShanghai, Manager at Hotel Equatorial Shanghai, responded to this review
9 February 2012

Dear valued guest, Thank you very much for staying in the Hotel Equatorial Shanghai. We deeply appreciated your recognition on the hotel’s location, room and service, but we are also regretfully sorry for our breakfast not meeting your satisfaction. The hotel F&B department has been notified regarding your comments and we sincerely solicit your suggestion for more detail in order... More

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No.65 Yan'an West Road, Jing'an District, Shanghai 200040, China
Price range (per night):* S$110 - 159

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