Holiday Inn Express Shanghai Pujiang Lianhang Road by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Shanghai Pujiang Lianhang Road by IHG Overview

First Impressions

The Holiday Inn Express Shanghai Pujiang Lianhang Road by IHG sits in what I’d call the real Shanghai — away from the tourist crowds but still connected to everything that matters. When I first pulled up to this three-star property on Zhuyuan Road, I honestly wasn’t expecting much. But you know what? Sometimes the best surprises come from places that don’t try too hard to impress you right off the bat.

Location & Getting Around

Here’s the thing about Minhang District — it’s where actual Shanghainese people live and work, not just where they take photos for Instagram. The Pujiang area has this authentic neighborhood feel that I actually prefer to the flashier parts of the city. You’re close enough to hop on the metro and reach the Bund or Nanjing Road when you want that classic Shanghai experience, but you get to retreat to somewhere that feels more… well, real. Couples seem to really get this vibe — I mean, there’s something nice about exploring a city from a base that isn’t crawling with tour groups.

The Room Experience

The room itself hits that sweet spot between comfortable and practical. It’s not trying to be fancy, but everything works exactly as it should — which, honestly, is more than I can say for some pricier places I’ve stayed. The beds are properly comfortable (and I’m picky about mattresses), the air conditioning actually cools the room down, and there’s decent space to spread out your stuff. The bathroom is clean and modern, with good water pressure — those little details that matter when you’re dealing with jet lag or long days of sightseeing.

Breakfast & Dining

Now, the breakfast situation here is actually pretty solid. They’ve got this buffet setup that covers both Asian and American options, which I appreciate because sometimes you want congee and pickled vegetables, and sometimes you just need scrambled eggs and toast. The Asian selection feels authentic rather than dumbed-down for Western guests — there’s proper dim sum, various noodle dishes, and fresh fruit that’s actually ripe. The restaurant coffee isn’t going to win any awards, but it’ll get you moving in the morning.

Why Guests Love It

What really works about this place is that it delivers on the basics without any pretense. The staff genuinely seems to care about making sure you’re comfortable, the parking situation is straightforward (which anyone who’s driven in Shanghai will tell you is a minor miracle), and the whole operation runs smoothly. It’s the kind of hotel where you can focus on exploring the city instead of dealing with accommodation drama. Plus, with ratings consistently hovering around 9.1, it’s clear that other travelers are picking up on the same reliable, no-nonsense quality that caught my attention. Sometimes the best travel experiences come from places that just… work.

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Holiday Inn Express Shanghai Pujiang Lianhang Road by IHG Accommodations

Reviews of Holiday Inn Express Shanghai Pujiang Lianhang Road by IHG

• Marco from Italy – 15 December 2024 (9/10)

  Tutto
  
  What could be improved: Era tutto perfetto

• Chloeoey from United Kingdom – 9 August 2024 (10/10)

  Our stay was made even better by the customer service we received from Cece. She made us feel welcome from the first minute. She spoke great English and guided us around the area to find food, groceries and even baby essentials as we were travelling with our 1 year old. The room was comfortable and clean, the breakfast was delightful and overall we had a fantastic stay. Thank you Cece for making our stay extra special!

• Ice from Thailand – 3 December 2023 (10/10)

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  What could be improved: ทำเล

• Esteban from Colombia – 11 November 2023 (5/10)

  Las instalaciones son comodas, en especial la cama para un buen descanso y ofrecen servicio de cafeteria.
  
  What could be improved: El Servicio de aseo de las habitaciones es muy malo sobre todo en los baños y el piso, deben hacerlo mejor.

• Khalid from Tanzania – 6 November 2023 (10/10)

  The location, rooms, staff and housekeeping are superb. Breakfast was good and the options.
  
  What could be improved: for us nothing , all was okay

• Marco from Italy – 5 November 2023 (10/10)

  La gentilezza e la professionalità di tutti gli operatori. La struttura è nei pressi della metropolitana la linea 8 ottimamente collegata con tutta la città.
  
  What could be improved: Niente. Era tutto perfetto.

• Anonymous from China – 7 September 2023 (9/10)

  New, clean and modern

• Aik from Myanmar – 5 September 2023 (9/10)

  What could be improved: 早餐

• Ibrahim from Saudi Arabia – 5 August 2023 (6/10)

  الموظفون ودودون جدا
  
  What could be improved: بعده عن مركز المدينه فهو بعيد جدا وبعيد عن كل الفعاليات في شنقها

• Enkhbaatar from Russia – 28 July 2023 (7/10)

  Hotel seems newly opened and everything was clean, affordable price.
  
  What could be improved: Even though there is metro station in 10min walk, the location is very far from the city centre, main sightseeing. Except location everything was nice. But if you like to stay in a quiet place it is good one.

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