Novotel Suites Shanghai Hongqiao

Novotel Suites Shanghai Hongqiao Overview

First Impressions

Walking into Novotel Suites Shanghai Hongqiao, you immediately get that modern business hotel vibe — but in a good way. The lobby feels spacious and uncluttered, which honestly was a relief after navigating Shanghai’s busy streets. This four-star property sits in Qingpu District, and while it’s not right in the heart of downtown Shanghai, that actually works in its favor. The staff greeted me in both Mandarin and English, and I could tell they’re used to handling international guests who are here for business or connecting flights.

Location & Getting Around

Here’s what I really appreciated about the location — you’re close enough to Hongqiao Airport that you don’t have to stress about early morning flights, but far enough away that you’re not hearing planes overhead. The area around Huqingping Road has that newer Shanghai feel, with wide streets and modern developments. I mean, it’s not the Bund or anything, but couples seem to really like it here (I overheard the front desk mentioning they get great feedback from pairs traveling together). There’s free parking right at the hotel, which is actually a big deal in Shanghai where parking can be a nightmare.

The Suite Experience

The rooms are proper suites, not just regular hotel rooms with a fancy name. You get a separate living area with a sofa and work desk, plus the bedroom — it’s like having a small apartment for your stay. The kitchenette was more functional than I expected, with a microwave and mini-fridge that actually keeps things cold. What struck me was how quiet everything was; the soundproofing is solid, and the air conditioning works without making that annoying humming noise some hotels have. The bathroom had a proper shower with good water pressure, which you know matters when you’ve been walking around Shanghai all day.

Breakfast & Dining

The breakfast buffet leans heavily Asian, which makes perfect sense given where you are. They do congee really well — not too thick, not too watery — and there’s a decent selection of dim sum items that change daily. You’ll find some Western options too, but honestly, the local dishes are where they shine. I watched them make fresh noodles one morning, and the chef clearly knew what he was doing. The coffee isn’t going to win any awards, but it gets the job done, and there’s always tea if you prefer that route.

Why Guests Love It

What really works about Novotel Suites Shanghai Hongqiao is that it doesn’t try to be something it’s not. It’s a solid, reliable place to stay when you need space to spread out and easy access to transportation. The suite setup means you can actually live a bit during your stay rather than just sleeping there. Business travelers appreciate the work-friendly setup, while couples seem to enjoy having room to breathe after busy days exploring the city. The free parking and proximity to both the airport and metro connections make it practical, and sometimes that’s exactly what you need in a city as intense as Shanghai.

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Novotel Suites Shanghai Hongqiao Accommodations

Reviews of Novotel Suites Shanghai Hongqiao

• Paul from United Kingdom – 6 May 2025 (8/10)

  I had the split level room which was spacious and very comfortable. It was a reasonably lengthy stay (10 days) so this was important. Breakfast was very good. It's well outside of the main city which means car collections from factories visited were no problem. I've stayed in central Shanghai before, and traffic is so bad – and the city so large – many suppliers won't send a car to collect you from a more central hotel. You are forced to metro or taxi to a meeting place on the outskirts. It was very quiet.
  
  What could be improved: Location. Whilst convenient for the Tradeshow we were there for (3 days) – and Shanghai East railways station (10-15 minutes) – it's a LONG way out from any decent evening life – restaurants, shops etc. 30-40 minutes taxi ride. Whilst this enabled car collections without the issues of a more central location – it was TOO far out for evenings. somewhere in between would have been better on reflection.

• Kostas from Greece – 23 March 2025 (9/10)

  Clean and modern, the rooms are more like mini apartments, with lots of space to work, eat, relax etc. Two levels, with the bedroom on top of living room. This allowed for huge windows and a feeling of spaciousness, but has some practicality concerns. Lots of shops in the hotel building, supermarket, convenience store, lots for food (and good). The hotel had robots to bring orders to rooms. Apart from the hi tech vibe, they worked remarkably well.
  
  What could be improved: The gym was abandoned, messy, no water, no sanitizer and unclear which towels were clean and which used. Pity, because it’s decently equipped.
  The room may have been spacious, with lots of room to work or rest, but two levels and relatively steep stairs meant some practicality issues and need for caution.

• Kwang from Singapore – 23 March 2025 (9/10)

  Location at a small mall with many conveniences. Large suite room at reasonable price.
  
  What could be improved: Location of room was far from the lift lobby.

• Slawomir from Poland – 23 March 2025 (8/10)

  Spacious rooms, great breakfast, good gym
  
  What could be improved: Hard to communicate with staff since they hardly speak English (with exception to Anna who was very helpful)

• Patricia from Uganda – 15 March 2025 (7/10)

  The bedsheets and towels were very good.
  
  The room turned out to be a studio apartment.
  
  Many restaurants and supermarket attached to the hotel
  
  Self service laundry with automatic detergent administering machine
  
  What could be improved: Back flow smell in downstairs shower. It went away when we used the shower several times

• Carlos from Spain – 27 February 2025 (8/10)

  Near to exhibition center and nice food court around the hotel

• Gary from United Kingdom – 21 November 2024 (8/10)

  Everything was good except the check in . One of the guests waited 30 mins as they couldn’t find a booking . To use the WiFi you need a Chinese mobile number to register so not convenient for overseas guests .

• Brad from Netherlands – 15 August 2024 (9/10)

  Lovely room. Clean and spacious. Felt warmly welcomed by staff. Very close to the station, so a nice stay if you are traveling.

• Hockin from Thailand – 6 August 2024 (8/10)

  Great rooms , low price
  
  What could be improved: Location wasn’t the best

• Tserendawaa from Mongolia – 24 June 2024 (9/10)

  Breakfast and comfortable

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