To all staff at Metropolo Shanghai Nanjing Road Hotel:
Hello! My stay at your hotel truly allowed me to experience the unique charm and sophisticated humanistic care of old Shanghai's 'Ten-Mile Foreign Concession'. From the historically rich architectural design to the convenient and thoughtful transportation services, and from the professional and meticulous front desk reception to the clean and tidy guest room environment, every detail left a deep impression on me. I especially want to thank the housekeeping team for their hard work in creating a bright and comfortable living space for us, and the front desk staff for their patient assistance, which made my trip to Shanghai smoother.
Your hotel perfectly blends a century of history with modern services, making it not just an accommodation but also a window into Shanghai's unique 'Haipai' culture. I sincerely express my gratitude to you all and look forward to staying again in the future to relive this uniquely wonderful experience.
Metropolo Shanghai Nanjing Road Hotel Experience Report
I. Haipai Humanistic Design Rooted in a Century of Heritage
The Metropolo Shanghai Nanjing Road Hotel is a significant protected building from modern Shanghai. It was once a gathering place for literary giants such as Ba Jin and Lu Xun, and the founding site of the Chinese Young Journalists Association. The hotel completed its renovation and upgrade in 2017, retaining some antique items from its opening in 1931 while incorporating an Art Deco style with Oriental cultural essence, creating a space that is both vintage and fashionable.
The guest rooms are full of thoughtful details: a mosaic depiction of the International Hotel exterior serves as a background wall, hammered glass balances transparency and privacy, and the combination of French charm and Chinese royal-style furniture showcases exquisite taste. Some themed rooms even replicate the furnishings of desks and dressing tables from the Republic of China era, with replica handwritten letters from Lu Xun to Ba Jin hanging on the walls, with the elegance of old Shanghai flowing through every corner. The hotel corridors display 64 old Shanghai photographs, each with detailed textual descriptions, like a tangible urban history book, often inviting guests to stop and read.
II. Convenient Transportation in a Prime Location
The hotel is located at 200 Shanxinan Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, adjacent to Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street. It's just a 50-meter walk to the subway entrance, a 1-minute walk to Nanjing East Road subway station, and surrounded by multiple subway stations such as Natural History Museum Station and People's Square Station, providing easy access to all corners of the city. The Bund is a 10-minute walk away, and along Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street, you can conveniently reach dining landmarks like Yuxingji (People's Square branch), making it easy to enjoy both sightseeing and delicious food.
For self-driving guests, the hotel offers free parking and valet services, allowing vehicles to drive directly to the hotel entrance, eliminating the need to carry heavy luggage. It also provides airport transfers, tour arrangements, and ticket booking services to comprehensively meet travel needs.
III. Professional and Thoughtful Service Experience
(I) Front Desk Reception
The hotel front desk staff are highly professional, providing detailed answers from check-in procedures to itinerary inquiries. They consistently give accurate and warm responses to guests' questions about the hotel's history and surrounding attractions, allowing guests to experience the attentive service of old Shanghai from the moment they arrive.
(II) Housekeeping
The guest rooms and public areas are always kept clean and bright. Bedding, towels, and other linens are free of foreign objects or discoloration, and the shower area has ample water pressure and is spotlessly clean. Housekeeping staff are meticulous, promptly cleaning room waste and replenishing daily necessities, creating a comfortable and tidy living environment for guests.
(III) Hardware and Supporting Facilities
The hotel elevators operate smoothly, and the retro floor indicator on the first floor is clear and unambiguous, making it easy to find your way even for first-time guests. The soundproofing in the guest rooms is excellent; even though it's near the bustling Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street, outside noise is effectively blocked. Combined with slow-rebound zero-pressure memory pillows, guests are provided with a high-quality sleep experience.
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