Holiday Inn Express Shanghai Kangqiao by IHG

There was a slight smell of smoke in the men's restroom, and sometimes in the hallway by the rooms too. Apart from that, the hotel seemed very clean, and breakfast had a pretty wide selection, including tofu, bread, and rice noodles. The facilities felt very new, with lots of smart features. The curtains opened automatically and there were options to switch off the lights. It's about a 30-minute drive from Pudong Airport, and the shuttle bus service was great for both the trip to the hotel and the return to the airport.

The place is new and comfortable, with a nice free breakfast. It isn't close to the station, though you can walk there, and there are lots of rental motorbikes along the way if you want to consider renting one. There's a shuttle to Disneyland, but it doesn't run often: 7:00 and 8:30 AM going there, then 10:20 PM on the way back. You join a WeChat group chat and get your ticket from the staff. I might stay again if I return to Shanghai Disneyland. There's no gym, though. I'd read other reviews saying the staff didn't speak English, but when I visited, they spoke excellent English.

The staff were warm and helpful, and took care of whatever I needed.