Anyone stay at Citadines Shanghai Jinqao?
Apr 2nd, 2010, 06:11 PM
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Anyone stay at Citadines Shanghai Jinqao?
Am planning my first trip to China, reading gudebooks, Tripadvisor and many of the helpful posts here for hotel tips. Since my husband and I will be with our teenager in Shanghai, I looked into Citadines for the extra space and also for the reasonable rates - just $101 on Travelocity for a 1 bedroom. Has anyone stayed at the Ciradines Jinqiao? Would appreciate any insight as to not only the apt. but also the location, nearby restaurants, etc. . Thanks!
Apr 5th, 2010, 08:08 PM
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So glad someone finally responded! Shanghainese, I have read some of your helpful posts and will be relying on them, especially your food/restaurant recommendations. I have seen the Tripadvisor reviews and Citadines looks pretty good, esp. as it is about half the price of most Western chains. I also found another apt. hotel with similar reviews and location called New Harbour Service Apts. Have you seen/heard of it? Any idea which might be better? FYI I am traveling with my husband and teenager so wanted the extra space in addition to reasonable rates. My daughter has been studying Mandarin for 2 years and I can read basic characters but we definitely will need English-speaking help Thanks!
Apr 6th, 2010, 09:40 AM
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The New Harbour Svc Apts is in an excellent location too not far from the Citadines. I have only seen the outside so have no idea of the inside. Try to figure out the size of the room and rates for your needs.
Although a huge mega city, Shanghai is easy to get around on the metro/subway (have english signs) and taxis are cheap (carry the card of your lodging with you as drivers have zero english). If you are going before 10/31/2010, don't miss a visit to the World Expo. Happy Travels!
Although a huge mega city, Shanghai is easy to get around on the metro/subway (have english signs) and taxis are cheap (carry the card of your lodging with you as drivers have zero english). If you are going before 10/31/2010, don't miss a visit to the World Expo. Happy Travels!
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I was on a small group tour with a family of 4 from Australia. They were staying at the New Harbour and they said it was a good choice for them. They said they liked having a kitchen to cook and it had more space than a hotel room (cheaper too!).
Apr 6th, 2010, 03:50 PM
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Xiexie to both of you. Citadines snd New Harbour seem really similar from Tripadvisor reviews and have almost the same rates. Don't know how to decide but maybe Citadines is s safer option as it's a large chain. Plus when I emailed both of them with specific questions last week, Citadines responded promptly but I have yet to hear from New Harbour...
