Hotels in People's Square, Shanghai

The hotel room was decent in size—not too small and not too big. The toilet was equipped with a bidet, which was convenient. There is a convenience store nearby, making it easy to buy daily necessities. The room also had a good air purifier, which was a nice touch. However, there was no shower cap provided, and toiletries were limited to a toothbrush only. Overall, it was a comfortable stay with some minor amenities missing.

2nd time stay at this hotel and as always, it has clean & spacious room, just in the middle of Nanjing Lu Pedestrian Street so many shops, eatery & malls just outside the hotel. It has free washing machine & dryer to use. Easy to find many kinds of food around the hotel, mini supermarket just beside the hotel, friendly staffs and comfortable beds. Need to note that this hotel might has some few stairs to reach some rooms, so for elderly, make sure to inform them and request rooms to reach without stairs. Overall, a good and recommended hotel to stay in Shanghai.

The Wi-Fi was incredibly slow! **Location:** Just a few minutes' walk from Shanghai Railway Station and the subway, not far from the main road. There's a FamilyMart and some restaurants downstairs. **Facilities:** A proper hotel with an elevator, air conditioning, and self-service laundry. The shower had good hot water. The wooden furniture looked a bit dated but seemed durable and of good quality. It appears to have been renovated, and the renovation quality is decent. However, I have to complain about the Wi-Fi speed – it was excruciatingly slow! **Soundproofing:** Average; I could hear conversations from the next room. **Cleanliness:** Relatively clean. **Environment:** Both inside and out, it was neat and orderly. **Service:** They proactively offered a room upgrade (perhaps due to fewer guests during the off-season) and could store luggage for us. **Breakfast:** Although breakfast was included, they actually provided a 15 RMB voucher per person to use at a neighboring restaurant. You pay for what you choose, and anything over 15 RMB needs to be paid out of pocket, which felt a bit like a rip-off. However, if you plan carefully, it's manageable. The breakfast quality was relatively average, but it was available from 6:30 AM, which is convenient for early travelers.

The hotel's location is absolutely perfect, right next to Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street and People's Square metro station, making it incredibly convenient for exploring. It's perfectly situated on Huanghe Road Food Street, bustling with local life and culinary delights. Stepping out, you're greeted by a variety of long-standing eateries and popular snack spots, while Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street is just a few minutes' walk away. The hotel environment is excellent. Having been recently renovated last year, the facilities are brand new, and the rooms are cleaned to a high standard, tidy and virtually odor-free. The front desk staff were incredibly warm and attentive; not only did they check us in swiftly, but they also provided travel guides for the surrounding area. We even received a thoughtful small gift upon checking out. The toiletries in the room were of good quality, with a fresh and pleasant scent, and all amenities were complete. It's worth mentioning that the hotel features a self-service laundry room on the fourth floor and a practical sunroom for drying clothes on the sixth floor, which is very considerate for guests staying for multiple nights. Using this location as a hub, exploring Shanghai's classic city center attractions couldn't be easier. A walk from the hotel to The Bund to admire the 'Exhibition of World Architecture' and the Lujiazui skyline, to Yu Garden to explore its classical gardens, or to the Shanghai Grand Theatre for a show, all are within a moderate distance, roughly within a three-kilometer radius. If you're interested in history and culture, you can also easily walk to places like the Shanghai Museum, the Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center, and the Site of the First National Congress of the Communist Party of China. Every day after exploring, the most enjoyable part was being able to discover delicious food on Huanghe Road and its vicinity, such as the butterfly pastries from International Hotel, Jia Jia Tang Bao, and Xiao Yang Sheng Jian – each day was filled with anticipation. This stay was absolutely perfect and offered great value for money. I will definitely choose this hotel again on my next visit to Shanghai.

My relatives from the US came to visit China, and they stayed at the Old Elephant Hotel. They found its location near Nanjing Road very convenient for getting around. They commented that the breakfast was plentiful and their room was quiet. Susu at the front desk was very welcoming and provided excellent service. My relatives said they would definitely stay here again in the future.

Hotel located at very strategic location, less than 5 minutes walk to Metro Station and around 8 minutes walk to Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street. Hotel receptionist Lily was efficient and friendly during our check in and provided us some small gift during check out, which makes our experience comfortable and nice. Hotel also helped us to collect our parcels making it very convenient to shop online. Our room was spacious and relatively cheap compared to hotel at this location considering it is Shanghai and near many famous location. They also have free gym and self laundry services. However there were a few points that could be improved. For hotel of 12 floors, only 1 lift that was functioning and the other lift was out of service throughout our stay, making sometimes waiting for lift over 5 minutes. The soundproofing of the hotel was also not very good. For the room we gotten, we can hear people walking past our room early in the morning and late at night (midnight) and people doing renovation or repair as early as 9am. Overall it was a pleasant experience and highly recommended.

I stayed at this hotel for three days and wanted to share my brief thoughts. When booking a hotel in Shanghai, I looked at many options and paid close attention to the negative reviews for each, and the Radisson Hotel was no exception. Many of the negative comments mentioned outdated facilities. However, after considering the brand, location, and price, I ultimately chose this hotel, though I was still a bit apprehensive. Upon arrival, I was pleased to find the hotel's location excellent, right at the intersection of Nanjing Road and People's Square, making it convenient to reach various popular attractions. The lobby has a typical luxury hotel style. Every detail in the room also conveyed that, despite its age, the quality is definitely on par with its competitors. The furniture is well-crafted with good materials, and the fixtures and sanitary ware are all from reputable brands. The overall condition is actually better than some newer hotels. Furthermore, the front desk staff upgraded us to a junior suite and provided an extra bed free of charge, adding a special touch to our short vacation.

So we had like a wonderful stay at this hotel, and it's quite accessible to all the central places in and around Shanghai as it is located online one and the room the rooms were perfect as shown in the trip.com during booking and also it helped us that they have self a laundry. The staff was also quite friendly during the stay and took care of all our needs during the stay . so we absolutely have no doubt to recommend this hotel :)

The room was surprisingly small. The power outlets were inconveniently placed, especially when using a universal adapter, which made it very awkward. The window could open, but it faced a sealed wall. Overall, it's a good hotel to stay at, and the pillows are very comfortable. The hotel's location is super convenient, within walking distance of Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street. The BBQ place downstairs is delicious, and the xiaolongbao next door are also good.

Stayed for 7 days in the Family room in Dec 2025. Overall it was a comfortable stay although the hard product was old. Room was spacious with one king bed (good for 1 adult and 2 small sized kids) and a single rollaway bed (good for 1 adult). It came with a free mini bar (1 round) and we could get bottled water from housekeeping or from the hotel lobby. There was a stench in the toilet (suspected backflow of air from the sewer) which housekeeping attempted to solve by covering the drains using tissue paper. Hotel location was good, situated along the shopping street and subway. It is also within walking distance from the bund. Hotel service was relatively lacking. No attempt was made to assist me with my 4 big luggage at the lobby during arrival and departure. Would recommend the hotel for less fussy travellers who value convenience over services.