Holiday Inn Express Shanghai Pudong Zhangjiang

I stayed here on a business trip. It’s in the tech centre, in a quiet area, and the rooms are spacious and clean. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Breakfast is a Chinese and continental buffet, and they try as much as possible to accommodate vegetarian guests.

The staff were very friendly, especially the person who cleaned and made up the room, and the person who welcomed us on arrival. Even though it was cold outside, they served with a smile. The hotel is about 500m from the metro, which makes it easy to get into town.

The staff were incredibly kind when I ran into trouble with the language and currency. I’ve never expected that kind of care in another country. The buffet had a delicious spread of Asian and Western dishes, and the huge reception and dining area have a futuristic look. I stayed at Aloft for seven days this January and would happily return. Highly recommend.

There’s no pool, spa, vegetarian food, Indian breakfast, microwave, or heater coils, which is worth knowing. Still, the hotel has a lot going for it: comfortable rooms, efficient room service, a continental breakfast with plenty of choices, and free laundry machines for guests. There’s a gym and conference rooms too, and robots deliver bottled water. The heater on the ground floor makes for a warm welcome.