JI Hotel (Longyang Magnetic Levitation Station, Shanghai New International Expo Center)

I originally booked a king-sized bed room, but when I arrived at the hotel, the previous guests hadn't checked out yet. The front desk suggested we pay 49 yuan to upgrade to a membership and get an upgraded room immediately. We declined, planning to wait until 2 PM for check-in. Then, the front desk informed us that our room type was an end-of-hall room, not one in the middle. When I booked in May, I specifically requested *not* to have an end-of-hall room. Didn't you see our request? If you didn't have one, why didn't you inform us earlier? The front desk explained that they were afraid of disturbing guests, as some don't like receiving calls. What a poor excuse! So you wait until guests arrive to tell them, aren't you worried about delaying their itinerary? Even if we were unhappy, there was nothing we could do; once booked, we couldn't cancel. They really put us in a difficult spot. Later, we paid the 49 yuan to upgrade, and when we saw the room, the window was laughable – just a tiny sliver at the foot of the bed. There was also a beam on the ceiling directly above the bed, so low that you could hit your head standing up. The duvet was itchy, and the TV's screen mirroring lagged badly with poor picture quality. The whole room felt oppressive, and it was extremely poorly soundproofed; you could hear every conversation in the hallway crystal clear. I strongly advise against booking here. For the same price, you could find a much better hotel. The complimentary breakfast was also terrible; we had to walk over a hundred meters outside to eat, and it was practically inedible. This was the worst experience of our trip.

I've stayed at many JI Hotels, but this time I almost wondered if it was a fake one. The room was like a prison cell, and the breakfast was outsourced to a noodle shop next door.

Hygiene: Excellent Ambiance: Good Service: Good

The environment was very comfortable, the staff were friendly, I had a pleasant stay, and the room was cleaned very thoroughly.

True to its name, this hotel is very close to the Exhibition Center and conveniently located near a subway station. There are plenty of restaurants nearby and a convenience store is just a stone's throw away, so the facilities are quite comprehensive. The room was clean and tidy, and the service was also very good. Perhaps due to the older building, the room was a bit small and the layout was a little odd, but overall it didn't detract from the living experience. Thumbs up.

I suggest the hotel undertake renovations and maintenance during the off-season. This is a hotel I stay at every year for the department store exhibition, and this time the bathroom drain was blocked, forcing us to switch rooms overnight. Honestly, it was speechless 😓. Before I could even sigh, the front desk staff was already sighing 😮💨. However, I must commend the male room attendant. He always provides service quietly and with a great attitude.

The room was very clean and the front desk staff were welcoming. The stairwell and hallway ceilings were a bit low, but overall it was a good experience.

Stayed here for a business trip, it's very close to Century Park, so I even managed to walk around there in the morning. It's also very near Longyang Road, which makes getting to the airport really convenient.