Northern Hotel Shanghai, Shanghai
About the Hotel
Northern Hotel Shanghai is located in the bustling Zhabei district, next to Da'ning Lingshi Park and renowned for its proximity to historical landmarks. This hotel offers a distinctive blend of modern comfort and cultural significance in one of Shanghai's most vibrant areas. It is just a short distance from top attractions like the Bund and Yu Garden. The hotel provides a range of amenities designed to cater to both leisure and business travelers.
Location
Located in the heart of the Zhabei district, the hotel is conveniently situated near shopping areas like West Nanjing Road and Raffles City. The nearest airport, Hongqiao Airport, is approximately 9.5 miles away. Transportation options include shuttle services to nearby fitness and pool facilities located just five minutes away by car. The area's vibrant streets are lined with Shanghainese dim sum restaurants and attractions like the ERA Acrobats.
Rooms
The hotel features 165 air-conditioned rooms, each equipped with modern conveniences such as flat-screen satellite TVs, minibars, and safety deposit boxes. Guests can choose from a variety of room types, including spacious suites showcasing city views. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries, bathrobes, and hairdryers for added comfort. Soundproofed rooms are available to ensure a restful stay.
Eat & Drink
On-site dining includes restaurants serving hearty buffet spreads and Japanese-style delicacies. Guests can also enjoy freshly baked bread from the hotel boulangerie. A coffee shop/café is available for snacks and lighter fare, while a teahouse offers a quiet space for relaxation. Additionally, the bar provides a pleasant environment for unwinding with a drink.
Leisure & Business
The hotel includes various leisure facilities such as a spa center, wellness center, and massage services. Guests can utilize sports equipment, including mini golf, squash, and tennis courts. Business travelers have access to a business center and amenities like wired Internet, fax, and photocopying services. A gym is also available for those looking to maintain their fitness routine.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Baggage storage
- Elevator
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness center
- Tennis court
- Table tennis
- Mini golf
- Squash
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car rental
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
Business
- Business center
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Spa & Leisure
- Spa & wellness center
- Massage
Room features
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Location
Reviews and Ratings
The hotel offers comfortable and spacious rooms that are new and clean, making for a good stay. The service is a mix of cold encounters and very nice interactions. The location is suitable for those using taxis or buses, with good local restaurants nearby. The dining experience is acceptable, although there are some limitations. The facilities maintain a good standard with room for improvement.
The hotel offers comfortable and clean rooms with a new feel and good English-speaking staff. The spacious and clean rooms make for a pleasant stay. Service is a mix of cold and unhelpful encounters at the front desk with some friendly and nice staff members. The location is convenient for taxis and buses, though options are limited. The dining experience is average with the need to shuttle for some services. Overall, the facilities are adequate and modern.
The hotel offers comfortable and spacious rooms with excellent English-speaking staff. The new rooms are quite spacious and clean. However, some staff members were not very helpful or welcoming. The location may be suitable for those using taxis or buses, but it limits other options. The dining experience presented some challenges, and accessing certain facilities like the spa and swimming pool required a shuttle. The facilities provided mixed impressions, with some areas showing signs of neglect.
Staying at the hotel was a comfortable experience with new rooms and helpful English-speaking staff, although the temperature was a bit too warm indoors. The location offers limited options, especially if you prefer taxis or buses, but there's a nearby metro station. The dining experience, while providing fresh vegetables, had some issues with the same daily menu and mildew. Overall, it's a decent stay with clean rooms and friendly service, but some improvements are needed in certain areas.
I had a pleasant stay at the hotel. The rooms were comfortable and the staff spoke good English. However, the room was too hot at times. The service was top-notch, with friendly staff making me feel welcome. The location was suitable for those using taxis or buses, but not very convenient for other options. The dining experience was okay, with homemade Majorcan products available. The facilities were well-maintained, but some areas needed improvement.
The hotel rooms were quite spacious and clean overall, providing comfortable accommodation. The staff was new and good at speaking English, but the rooms were way too hot. The service was a mix with some staff being nice while others were cold and not very helpful. The location was perfect, but it may not offer many options for those traveling by taxis or buses. The dining options were okay, but it required taking a shuttle to access other amenities. The facilities were well-maintained with a few drawbacks.
I must say, the hotel pleasantly surprised me with its new and spacious rooms. The English-speaking staff was so helpful and made my stay quite comfortable. However, the front desk service left something to desire with cold and not very friendly staff. The location is ideal for those using taxis or buses and is very close to good local restaurants.
The hotel offers quite spacious and clean rooms, although they were a bit too hot for my liking. Overall, they are comfortable, and the staff are new and good English speakers. However, I found the front desk staff eating noodles and not smiling, which was a downside. The service was a mix of cold and not very helpful along with some really nice assistance. The location is okay if you travel by taxis or buses, but it's perfect if you're looking to explore good local restaurants nearby. The dining experience, although okay overall, seemed repetitive with the same options each day. The facilities were good, but it required a shuttle to access the spa and swimming pool. The price was considered fair for the value provided.
The hotel offers spacious, clean rooms with a bit of a temperature issue, but the overall comfort is satisfactory. The staff are new and speak English well. The service is a mix of cold and nice experiences. The location is suitable for taxi or bus travelers but lacks options. The dining experience is average with the same food daily. Overall, a comfortable stay with room for improvement.
I found the hotel to be quite new and the staff were great English speakers. However, the room was uncomfortably hot even though it was spacious and clean. The location is ideal for those using taxis or buses, but not many options nearby. The dining experience was just okay with repetitive menu offerings. The facilities are decent but may need improvement in certain areas.