East China - Shanghai Hotels

[MachoManDaw]

Can't find a single place to go or an outcall near this area. Most of the outcall are coming from Shanghai City and taxi fares are expensive.

[SamCan]

Agree with the "don't take the Taxi that isn't in the line". EXCEPT. I've gotten to the Airport taxi line, and with a quick calculation figured that I was going to be standing in the muggy heat for 40 minutes to an hour. Guy comes up. He wants 100 RMB for a 20 RMB ride. RIP OFF.

But wait a minute. 80 RMB is about $12 US. Am I willing to stand here in the heat for an hour for $12? No f'and way! I negotiate him down to 60 RMB and I am happily in the AC in my hotel room while the guy that was in line next to me still has another 20 minutes to wait.

Don't get ripped off but remember that we USA and Euro customer get a great rate of exchange.

Point well taken, I stood in the rain at Yue gardens in shanghai. Taxi driver wanted 100rmb for a 25 RMB ride. After I told him to leave and waited 35 more minutes. I paid the 100 RMB gladly. being ripped off is really based on your perpective.

[Stegram]

Agree with the "don't take the Taxi that isn't in the line". EXCEPT. I've gotten to the Airport taxi line, and with a quick calculation figured that I was going to be standing in the muggy heat for 40 minutes to an hour. Guy comes up. He wants 100 RMB for a 20 RMB ride. RIP OFF.

But wait a minute. 80 RMB is about $12 US. Am I willing to stand here in the heat for an hour for $12? No f'and way! I negotiate him down to 60 RMB and I am happily in the AC in my hotel room while the guy that was in line next to me still has another 20 minutes to wait.

Don't get ripped off but remember that we USA and Euro customer get a great rate of exchange.

[Jj1973]

Thanks, SamCan. It's not that I want to save the money for the taxi. I'm more afraid to get ripped off by taxi drivers, as warned in the forum.

I also have the problem that I arrived arround midnight at the airport and can't take the metro anymore. So I think the taxi driver will know this and take advantage? Other problem is, will they find the hotel middle of the night? Any hint how I could get a Chinese adress card of Rui Tai?

When you arrive at the airport after the luggage carousel you will enter the arrivals area. There will be a number of people offering taxi services. Ignore them Just head to the information counter or any available counter really and give them your hotel details (hotel confirmation will have name and address). Ask them to write the address for you in Chinese. They will do so and probably ask you if you want a taxi. Just thank them and head to the main taxi stand. Once you arrive at the hotel, be sure to take a hotel card and keep that on you. The concierge in your hotel can also help in writing Chinese addresses for you if you decide to go on an adventure anywhere.

Failing that, try going to google. Hk before you leave and enter hotel name and address. Very often iot will show address in both Chinese and english.

Oh, and always ask the taxi man to use the meter when you get in. Just say fa pyo.

Enjoy

[SamCan]

Thanks, SamCan. It's not that I want to save the money for the taxi. I'm more afraid to get ripped off by taxi drivers, as warned in the forum.

I also have the problem that I arrived arround midnight at the airport and can't take the metro anymore. So I think the taxi driver will know this and take advantage? Other problem is, will they find the hotel middle of the night? Any hint how I could get a Chinese adress card of Rui Tai?

I know the stories are out there and I am sure they are true. I, however, have been going to SH for many years and never had the problem. Don't take a taxi from someone that walks up to you at the airport or the train. Always take the official taxi stands. You will be 99% safe.

The suggestions here are fine. Hotel cards, hotel numbers, tell the guy that is at the stand. I have learned how to say the hotel street in Chinese. When I say the hotel in Chinese, they figure I am no newbie and never have a problem. Hilton Shanghai is on Huashan lu (pronounced "wash on loo"). Really not too hard. When you choose a hotel, one of us can help you know how to say it under the Chinese phrases sectin.

Good luck

[BionicMan]

. If you can't spring the $4. Not many girls are going to be willing to hop in the car. (you big spender!)

I agree, even if it looks a short ride, better take a cab for many reasons, inclucing those mentioned by you.

[Marty47]

Been traveling to SH for a long time. I found a quick and safe way to get around in a taxi. Put the phone number of your hotel in your phone (China phone is best) but if you don't have one your international phone. When U get to taxi stand at airport just dial the hotel and tell them to tell driver where to go. Hand the phone to driver and he will get everything correct. Same with being down town during anytime, it has been working for me for years in and out of China. There is always somebody at the taxi stand that speaks english and will tell the driver the hotel name-cost after Midnight is about 180-220 RMB-before midnight 150-200 rmb-depending on where you stay.

Many hotel and booking websites have a printable address to show the taxi driver. You may have to try a couple or so sites to find one for your hotel. I suggest you print a few copies m case the driver keeps one.

Teltel

[Teltel]

Thanks, SamCan. It's not that I want to save the money for the taxi. I'm more afraid to get ripped off by taxi drivers, as warned in the forum.

I also have the problem that I arrived arround midnight at the airport and can't take the metro anymore. So I think the taxi driver will know this and take advantage? Other problem is, will they find the hotel middle of the night? Any hint how I could get a Chinese adress card of Rui Tai?

Many hotel and booking websites have a printable address to show the taxi driver. You may have to try a couple or so sites to find one for your hotel. I suggest you print a few copies m case the driver keeps one.

Teltel

[Bamboo Pete]

I can't talk to which is girl friendly. I always stay at the hilton shanghai. They make the girl produce their I'd but that is the end of the issue. Never stopped me from taking one to my room.

Taxis are like $3-4 USD for almost any distance you speak of. The cabs line up at manhattan and will be there when you walk out with your choice. If you can't spring the $4. Not many girls are going to be willing to hop in the car. (you big spender!)

If you don't want the hotel to know where you are going as you are shy about it. Tell them you are going to the Big Bambu restaurant. It is a great sports bar with american / western food. Which is literally next door.

Thanks, SamCan. It's not that I want to save the money for the taxi. I'm more afraid to get ripped off by taxi drivers, as warned in the forum.

I also have the problem that I arrived arround midnight at the airport and can't take the metro anymore. So I think the taxi driver will know this and take advantage? Other problem is, will they find the hotel middle of the night? Any hint how I could get a Chinese adress card of Rui Tai?

[Musarney]

Hi,

Last year in September I stayed for a couple of nights in Ruitai. Girls had to show their ID in order to stay overnight. Otherwise no problems.

I'll be in Shanghai for the first time, and have searched the forum for girl friendly hotels which are within 15 minutes walking distance to Manhattan, as I arrive at the airport at

Midnight and want to go there as soon as I've checked in the hotel.

I used the search tool of Agoda, so I could see the exact locations where the places are. I just add the current price, just for orientation – of course prices will change.

BTW, Agoda is good to search for hotels but don't always have the best prices...

[St Brooklyn]

[QUOTE=Bamboo Pete; 1434902]I'll be in Shanghai for the first time, and have searched the forum for girl friendly hotels which are within 15 minutes walking distance to Manhattan, as I arrive at the airport at

Midnight and want to go there as soon as I've checked in the hotel.

I used the search tool of Agoda, so I could see the exact locations where the places are. I just add the current price, just for orientation – of course prices will change...QUOTE]I've stayed at the Golden Tulip many times without issue. But last stay was 2012 or so.

[Pushkin13]

I'll be in Shanghai for the first time, and have searched the forum for girl friendly hotels which are within 15 minutes walking distance to Manhattan, as I arrive at the airport at

Midnight and want to go there as soon as I've checked in the hotel.

I used the search tool of Agoda, so I could see the exact locations where the places are. I just add the current price, just for orientation – of course prices will change.

BTW, Agoda is good to search for hotels but don't always have the best prices.

JC Mandarin 110 USD

Equatorial. 86 USD.

Shanghai Hotel. 79 USD

Golden Tulip. 79 USD

Ruitai. 68 USD- No window room. 87 USD – DeLuxe room.

Swissotel. 143 USD.

Baolong. 62 USD.

I first tended to Golden Tulip, but the reviews at several hotel portals are very bad. Shanghai Hotel and Equatorial are a bit too far, Swissotel too expensive, JC Mandarin has very good reviews, but very high additional costs on internet and breakfast. Baolong reception is not 24hours and that's a bit risky as I arrive middle in the night.

Well, my choice would be Rui Tai, but I have not seen any posting for this hotel in the forum lately. Is it still good and still GF?

Have not stayed in Shanghai hotels for a couple of years, . So I might be a little out of date. But I can recommend the Swissotel. Easy walking distance to clubs and FS spas. 5 mins walk from Jinang Temple Metro Station. .

Enjoy and report.

P13

[SamCan]

I'll be in Shanghai for the first time, and have searched the forum for girl friendly hotels which are within 15 minutes walking distance to Manhattan, as I arrive at the airport at

Midnight and want to go there as soon as I've checked in the hotel.

I used the search tool of Agoda, so I could see the exact locations where the places are. I just add the current price, just for orientation – of course prices will change.

BTW, Agoda is good to search for hotels but don't always have the best prices.

JC Mandarin 110 USD

Equatorial. 86 USD.

Shanghai Hotel. 79 USD

Golden Tulip. 79 USD

Ruitai. 68 USD- No window room. 87 USD – DeLuxe room.

Swissotel. 143 USD.

Baolong. 62 USD.

I first tended to Golden Tulip, but the reviews at several hotel portals are very bad. Shanghai Hotel and Equatorial are a bit too far, Swissotel too expensive, JC Mandarin has very good reviews, but very high additional costs on internet and breakfast. Baolong reception is not 24hours and that's a bit risky as I arrive middle in the night.

Well, my choice would be Rui Tai, but I have not seen any posting for this hotel in the forum lately. Is it still good and still GF?

I can't talk to which is girl friendly. I always stay at the hilton shanghai. They make the girl produce their I'd but that is the end of the issue. Never stopped me from taking one to my room.

Taxis are like $3-4 USD for almost any distance you speak of. The cabs line up at manhattan and will be there when you walk out with your choice. If you can't spring the $4. Not many girls are going to be willing to hop in the car. (you big spender!)

If you don't want the hotel to know where you are going as you are shy about it. Tell them you are going to the Big Bambu restaurant. It is a great sports bar with american / western food. Which is literally next door.

[Bamboo Pete]

I'll be in Shanghai for the first time, and have searched the forum for girl friendly hotels which are within 15 minutes walking distance to Manhattan, as I arrive at the airport at

Midnight and want to go there as soon as I've checked in the hotel.

I used the search tool of Agoda, so I could see the exact locations where the places are. I just add the current price, just for orientation – of course prices will change.

BTW, Agoda is good to search for hotels but don't always have the best prices.

JC Mandarin 110 USD

Equatorial. 86 USD.

Shanghai Hotel. 79 USD

Golden Tulip. 79 USD

Ruitai. 68 USD- No window room. 87 USD – DeLuxe room.

Swissotel. 143 USD.

Baolong .62 USD.

I first tended to Golden Tulip, but the reviews at several hotel portals are very bad. Shanghai Hotel and Equatorial are a bit too far, Swissotel too expensive, JC Mandarin has very good reviews, but very high additional costs on internet and breakfast. Baolong reception is not 24hours and that's a bit risky as I arrive middle in the night.

Well, my choice would be Rui Tai, but I have not seen any posting for this hotel in the forum lately. Is it still good and still GF?

[Fritobugger]

At their prices, it better be. Looks to have lots of guys at the doors.

I too am looking at staying there in the coming weeks so if anyone knows then most appreciated.

Thanks