JI Hotel (Shanghai The Bund Jinling East Road)

Have not stayed in such bad hotel in years. I reserved Business Queen Room which should have nice wall with windiw and got some out-dated half alive room with window in corner and just wall. As well floor was dirty with black hairs (I am different colour). Additionally the whole hotel is not fresh and coridor carpet have not been washed for centuries. Went to reception to tell about my room condition. They just say that only few rooms is like from pictures and that they would clean the room. They did not clean. Breakfast is fighting for the table. Crowdy, not enough space. At the end they used translater to russian not english assuming that I am russian - I am from Latvia (there are a lot of russian speaking guests). As well no amenities for women - not even one pad in case of unexpected menstruation start.

It was pricy for what it was. It was not very clean when we entered the room. Since we booked a 1,50m bed they offered to upgrade us for more money. They also offered us to upgrade to a room with a window. After three days we had to move to a different bedroom since in the 2nd floor the internet connections (not wifi) was very weak and the strong tobacco smell was unbearable. We were kindly allocated to the 4th floor but even though it is prohibited to smoke in the entire hotel, people kept doing it and the room was smelly too.

Coffee is bad, but got free laundry service, the room is small but I think it’s enough space for me. Near to the bund and one of the metro station, quite convenient.

This is the worst hotel I’ve ever stayed at - not because the service or location was bad (they were good and excellent) but because the amenities are just horrendous. 1. The air-conditioner reeks of cigarettes so I was inhaling 2nd-hand smoke the entire 5 nights I was in Shanghai thar caused me to be really sick and suffered from painful migraines and had to keep taking medicine everyday to be well. 2. The air-conditioner was not cold either, so I slept in a warm room for 5 nights which contributed to my sickness. 3. The internet reception in my own room is spotty and bad that it caused me to miss out on reserving an attraction in China. 4. The toilet paper they provided is non-dissolvable, which created extra problem of facing a clogged toilet bowl every now and then. Again, the service and location were good, but the amenities are just horrendous. I would never stay at a “JI Hotel” in China ever again.

Location of the hotel very strategic. Easy access to MRT and tourism spots. Hotel staff very friendly and helpful. They are always ready to assist hotel guests. View from the hotel is The Bund area. Definitely will come back to stay again. Well done.