In Shanghai for a conference at a university around the corner. Very nice hotel - well maintained, very friendly staff (enough of whom speak at least some English, with the person in charge of the front desk always being fluent). Didn't use the restaurant or gym facilities. My only complaint is that the kitchenette in friend's room was ill-equipped. Well, not equipped at all. Fortunately, there's a Carrefour around the corner and it was easy to pick up a cheap pot, some cheap kitchen utensils, and some simple table service. (It really was cheap, and we were going to be here for 5 nights.) We prefer to cook when we can because of my friend's dietary restrictions. There are plenty fo appealing restaurants in the area, and it's a bustling lively neighborhood that also has a nice park about 15 minutes walk away. Right on the #4/#7 subway line. Overall, very happy, and intend to extend my trip one night to squeeze in another meeting.