I think my review of this hotel will be quite different from others, only because I stayed here for three months last year when I was in Shanghai for work. As many of our engineers needs to travel for support in China, we always choose this hotel. Having stayed there for so long, and returning last week for a few days for work, I still found the hotel to be as pleasant as when I left. They had made some updates in the restaurant where they served breakfast, but other than that, it was still clean, and the staff very nice. The location of the hotel is very good as there are so many different areas to visit in Xujiahui. Also, if you ever feel like you need something that is closer to home (those who are from an English speaking country), there are many expats living and visiting the area. You can find great authentic Chinese food, as well as Western food, if that's what you like. My favorite rooms in the hotel are the ones that overlook the Xujiahui park. The rooms on the back side of the hotel (the "city view" room) aren't super special, as some look right on an adjacent apartment building, but like most people, you probably won't be spending too much time staring out of your hotel room window. If you are looking for something that is pleasant, friendly, and comfortable, I would recommend this hotel. The prices are also very reasonable.