Hotel Equatorial Shanghai - Shanghai, China 

"Good mid range hotel, easy access location"
Posted: Mon, Nov 23 2009
Hotel is large, over 20 storeys high and is located on the western end of the Yan'an Road. Rooms are large, standard for a good business type hotel. Bathroom spotlessly clean, however slightly dated. Lobby bar needs redecorating but staff are pleasant. Large buffet style breakfast, same restaurant also does buffet lunch and dinner. Chinese and Steakhouse restaurants also in hotel. Taxi to the Bund or to Nanjing Road around Eur2-3. Hotel is just north of French Connession area, great location for bars, restaurants and shopping. Good mid range hotel, good deals available, location good for access to city centre. Recommended.

Great 4 star
Posted: Fri, Jun 20 2008
This is a well located 4 star which is trying really hard to please. I was upgraded to the Equatorial Club floor this time (my second visit) and - while the separate check in and dedicated breakfast were nice - I wouldn't extra pay for this. Promised complimentary cocktails turned out to be a choice between orange juice and beer! The food in several locations I tried was all good and the staff universally attentive. Its not 5 star but then the prices aren't either. Trying really hard - a good effort under a British Gemeral Manager who seems to have his fingers on the pulse.