InterContinental Shanghai Jing'an

One of the highlights of my trip to Shanghai was the staying at the Intercontinental Hotel in Jingan. Very impressed w the interior decoration, a harmonious fusion of Western and Eastern cultures, invoking a sense of nostalgia of the old Shanghai. All services in the hotel, from the rooms to the lobby, are very professional with attentions to details. We particularly appreciated the staff members at the Registration desk, especially Jasmine and Bobo whose hospitalities were superb, making us feel instantly at home. The food here set a high bar for luxurious dining, surpassing many other five-star hotels. We were lucky to sign up to the complimentary High Tea which offered a colorful selection of pastries and delicious finger food. The legendary breakfast buffet has never disappointed us, including a wide variety of Western and Chinese food, such as traditional Shanghai snacks, wantons and noodles. We had such a great time in this hotel and are looking forward to coming back to it in the near future!

Positives: The facilities are good. For example, the swimming pool, sauna and gym were very enjoyable. Negatives: The breakfast was very poor with limited choice, low quality food and a small dining area in relation to how many people there were. The check-out experience was also poor as it took 25 minutes due to their being only one member of staff. Moreover, as my girlfriend was waiting for me in a seating area, she was asked to move by hotel staff as she was told, that this was in fact a restaurant. However other guests were sitting in same area (waiting to check-out) and they were not asked to move. We felt that this was a strange way to treat guests at the hotel.