Royal International Hotel - Shanghai

Nice friendly staff most speak very good English.The hotel appears to be in a working suburb so don't expect to go shopping. If closeness to the airport is of primary importance then this is the hotel for you. I would vote this hotel as the best hotel we stayed at in 3 weeks of travelling around China. Did i mention the large spread of European food […] laid out for breakfast! Read more

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This was a great hotel stay. The room was very nice, the hotel itself beautiful, and the restaurants quite good. They also provided free Internet in the room, which is super important...hotels that charge for Internet need to join the 21st century. The only bad thing I could say about this hotel is that it is kind of in the middle of no where. But, […] they provide a shuttle to the airport, and that is what I was looking for a good airport hotel. Read more

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Overall quite a pleasant stay with many upscale amenities. Free airport shuttle and buffet breakfast are great bonus. Only one minor negative: it is very hard to find especially at night. Calling the hotel did not get much help maybe due to language. Surrounding neighborhood is not very pleasing but that is common for airport location.Will definitely […] stay again. Read more

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Their restroom is fabulous as it has a BIG tub! Their exercise facility only runs till 9pm. It would be nice to see 24 hours gym.

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Comfortable and very affordable for a transit stay. "Complimentary airport shuttle" system could be better explained in English so arrival and transfer is less stressful.

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The standard was comparable to a deluxe room in another hotel with remote control window drapes. I especially enjoy watching tv while relaxing in the bath tub. The room was filled with everything a guest can think of and need. I just regret not arriving at the hotel sooner to enjoy the room. The only things missing from this wonderful hotel are complementary […] wi-fi and breakfast. Read more

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Great hotel for travelers that need to location near the airport.

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The name "international" is VERY deceptive in that the majority of the staff here do not speak English. There was a lot of non-communication, especially with anything food related (restaurant staff, waiters, waitresses, reserving a table, etc...), but the front desk people were competent enough in English. Food was generally superb, and rooms were […] delightful for the price. Very well appointed hotel. I'd recommend it for value, and if you are good-natured when it comes to trying to communicate with non-English speaking staff. Read more

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Did not get free breakfasts as listed on Expedia !!

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Location is in the middle of a very nasty part of Shanghai, and by nasty I am talking about rotten dead dogs hanging from carts, people begging on the street and a ton of trash everywhere. inside the hotels gates it is much nicer, very very clean, and well kept. This hotel is Close to the PVG airport but very far from everything else. Bottom line, […] Hotel is super nice... Location is is very bad. I have been in China a few times and I can handle walking on the streets in teh ghetto.... if you have not been before you may want to skip this hotel. Read more

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very nice, clean hotel with luxury elements. Nice to have a lap pool and sauna.

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About a $10 cab ride from Pudong Airport. They also have a free shuttle to the airport, but it does not run late. Beautiful rooms, marble bathroom nearly as large as the bedroom - huge tub and huge separate shower. Very nice. Great breakfast buffet included. Dinner buffet felt expensive and was, for me, not worth the cost. Good TV. Internet is only […] through an phone cable. I only got my Verizon data roaming to pick up internet once briefly on my phone. Read more

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The hotel is a very nice upscale hotel about 10 minutes drive from Podong Airport and about 10 minutes walk from the subway stop. They have a free shuttle if you arrange in advance which is a huge plus. There are a couple of bars, a club, and some restaurants at the hotel. I would strongly recommend upgrading to receive the breakfast as part of the […] package...otherwise you are left to go out into the city to get breakfast and (at least to my Western tastes) the street food is questionable. The staff was extremely helpful and took about 20 minutes to show me the places to go in Shanghai and how to get there. The only negative I have (which is why I scored the cleanliness factor a 3 is that I asked for a non-smoking room, and while it had a non-smoking sign in it the blanket on the bed had a strong smell of cigarette smoke. It is quite far from the city center (about 30+ minutes taxi drive or over an hour on the subway) and is in a relatively poorer part of town but close (15-20 minutes walk) to some interesting shopping). The area around the hotel was very safe and I felt a lot more comfortable walking on the streets around the hotel than I did in Shanghai center where there were several pickpockets and con artists. Read more

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For the business traveler you will love this hotel. It has so many wonderful outlets to plug in all the things you need while we travel... computers, Ipad, cell phones etc. There is not wireless in the rooms, but there is a high speed internet cable. I was only there one night, got in late and left early, but the beds were nice, rooms were large and […] clean. The neighborhood seemed a bit odd and out of place for such a nice hotel. Had I been going to the hotel in a taxi I would have been worried about where he was taking me. As it turns out, I had a supplier driving me and we both looked at each other like... where are we. But we finally found the hotel much to my relief. Early morning to the airport takes about 15 min. Read more

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The top priority for our hotel stay the night we stayed at this hotel was location to the airport. As a result, we weren't sure what to expect when we arrived. We were pleasantly surprised. The rooms we had were amazing. It appeared that they had been recently redecorated with contemporary decorating and high end items. In fact, the hallway had a "new […] carpet" smell. The beds were very comfortable, even by American standards. The bedding was crisp yet soft. The bathroom looked like a spa that the Four Seasons with a deep tub, a large shower, granite, tile and soft lighting. It is a 30 minute drive to the Bund, and the neighborhood isn't one to draw you in. Be sure to have the address and/or directions written in Mandarin PRIOR to getting in the cab to go. It is hard to find we discovered. That and the lack of basic English by the majority of the staff were drawbacks, but were well worth coping with due to the high quality of the accommodations. Enjoy! Read more

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Pros: new building + Clean + Close to airport + Helpful Concierge staff Cons: Poor choice of neighborhood + Very tasteless food in the cafe + Uptight check-in staff

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Lovely rooms, great breakfast buffet, fantastic service!

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Breakfast was supposed to be include it in the reservation But they still wanted us to pay for it !!! Communications was very bad because most of them did not speck english .The WIFI was very bad .Hotel was clean and good to stay for one night and the subtle was good in the morning to take us back to the Airport but when we arrived the shuttle were […] not there and we had to take a Taxi. Read more

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Nice hotel. The location is always hard for a taxi to find.

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Love the hotel, and their breakfast buffet was really good. There was just one issue, the front desk receptionist (female) who checked us in that night was unwilling to extend a late out check out with us since we had a late flight (and was a bit snotty too). But later when we met one of the night floor hotel manager he was able to give us what we wanted. […] Great customer service by that floor manager. Read more

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The hotel room was VERY Nice - Electronic opening of shades, TV in bathroom, bathtub and shower - All very nice - Was construction going on at hotel which maybe explains the good current rate - There were 3 restaurants - International, Chinese and Japanese - We only ate at International but a good buffet at a very reasonable price - I would highly recommend […] for a stay at night before leaving PVG (Hotel also offered free shuttle). Neighborhood seemed a little sketchy but all we did was view it on our ride to/from hotel. Read more

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Convenient because it's only 10 minutes away. They provide a free airport shuttle. The rooms are very clean and tidy. The bed is very comfortable. The internet access is free in the room. Unfortunately, it was advertised that there was a fitness center and swimming pool...under construction while I was there. Second time I stayed there... I was upset […] that I paid the same amount as last time since there is construction. Each time they tried to tell me my room doesn't come with breakfast when I clearly was told it's complimentary. Fortunately, their breakfast buffet is delicious and lots of choices to choose from. Their dinner buffet is also very good and has delicious dessert...bread pudding to be exact. Read more

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Relaxing and comfortable

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One of the best hotel rooms I have ever stayed in. The bed was large and comfy and I slept like a log. The hotel is very conveniently located for Pudong Airport, but is quite far from downtown Shanghai. The neighborhood is not great but there are plenty of taxis even if you need to hop to the local McDonald's. The hotel was undergoing renovations while […] I was there but there was not any noise that was noticeable. However, this resulted in the gym, spa and other services to be unavailable. Most of the front desk and wait-staff spoke sufficiently-fluent English but the concierge did not - which is a problem as the frequent traveler relies on a good concierge for information, suggestions and tips. That being said they did their best and went for help if they needed it. The breakfast buffet (included in the rate) was well-laid out and covered just about every taste and style, from oriental to western to continental. The restaurant's "Mediterranean" menu was threadbare at best and the dishes did not stand up to even the basest of scrutiny of this traveler. It is better to stick to what you know and do well. Their other dishes were tasty and I could not find fault with them. The other two restaurants, Japanese and traditional Chinese seemed quite busy and that is a good sign. All in all however, a great experience and I shall most definitely be returning on my next trip. Read more

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AWESOME!!! This was the first hotel we stayed in on our 3 week China tour. We only had one overnight in Shanghai before our flight to Xi'an, but this hotel was a welcome respite as we started to overcome our jetlag. Very new and comfortable. I highly recommend if you desire a comfortable night. If you are planning on access to Shanghai, this venue may […] be a bit out of the way. Read more

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I have stayed at the Royal International Hotel many times. It's clean and extrememly convenient to Pudong Shanghai Airport without being an "Airport Hotel". About 10-15 minutes from the Pudong International (should be about 50RMB / $8.00) by taxi, it's relatively unknown by local taxi drivers so make sure you have the phone number. There's not much […] within walking distance but there's a nice shopping district only a five minute taxi ride away. If you want convenience to downtown this is probably not the hotel for you. Check-out process can be slow but this is not unusual in China. Read more

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Great hotel near the airport. The room was very spacious and clean .

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Great distance from the airport. Free shuttle. Yummy buffet breakfast - usually extra. awesome seriously awesome gym with spin room, treadmills and weight room all up to date. Awesome pool that's a nice temperature. The rooms are truly decadant. The staff always listens to what you want and helps when you need them.

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This is a good hotel if you need to stay for a night or two near the Pudong Airport. Easy 10 mile drive by taxi from airport to hotel. Hotel is near the Number 2 line if you wish to take the 45 minute Metro ride into central Shanghai. The walk from the hotel to the Metro line is about 15 minutes through a gritty but safe neighborhood. The hotel has […] a good Japanese and Chinese Restaurant if you do not want to leave the hotel to eat. The rooms are well-appointed and laid out but did not feel very clean. Also, funny smell in the room that did not go away during our two-night stay but it wasn't intolerable. All in all, for the price, location and amenities it is good stay for a night or two. Read more

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After a less than pleasant start (2 hr wait for the shuttle - which turns out kept coming to the departure level, never the lower level with the HUGE sign - "Hotel Shuttles"), 5 phone calls later...the hotel staff took pity and sent a shuttle with hotel staff and upgraded my room. Room was a suite - over the top and extremely comfortable. Breakfast […] was included and plentiful with the typical Asian and Western selections. Bread could have been fresher, but all else was fine. 10-15 min walk to subway (3-5 min by taxi and $2). Read more

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Quiet, clean, comfortable, good location when you need something close to airport or in Pudong.

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This place is an oasis close to the airport. Disregard the reviews that claim it's far from the airport or difficult to find or that the staff speaks no English. Try and remember that you are staying in China! The staff speaks English very well and they are delighted to help you. The hotel is beautiful, clean, modern and very comfortable. The location […] is not a destination neighborhood, but is great if you need something close to the airport. There are many restaurants and small shops within walking distance. The locals are friendly and would be happy to serve you if you stop by. Eating at the hotel is fine, too. The food is good and varied, so you shouldn't have a problem. My one wish for this hotel is that they would sell espresso drinks at the hotel bar. Read more

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it would help for employees to speak better english

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The room was very nice and the staff spoke English well enough.

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It is a very difficult place to find. The driver don't know the locations. However once you arrive....the best for the money. 4 to 5 star USA quality.

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This was a great hotel about a 15 minute drive from PVG. I was only here for 12 hours. The room was great, clean, quiet and a nice size.

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Very nice place to stay. The rooms are downright luxurious, and the whole place was nearly spotlessly clean. The gym isn't much to write home about, and the food in the restaurant wasn't great. That's a bummer, since the area around the hotel doesn't seem to have much to offer. The staff spoke very little English, but we managed to get by just fine. […] I would definitely stay there again. Read more

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I love this hotel and would stay there without any hesitation

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Friendly staff trying to do everything to make your stay better. GREAT VALUE. Be sure to have address ready for taxi starter and driver.. Not always easy to find. Have hotel phone number and have driver call hotel for directions if needed.

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The hotel staff spoke English and was very helpful. The room was very nice and had some extras, such as a big tub for a relaxing soak and a separate shower. We had all the bottled water we needed without extra charge. The only downside was that the shuttle doesn't run 24 hrs. We had to take a taxi from the airport, but it was only around 50rmb. Overall, […] it is the nicest place I've stayed in China. Read more

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Excellent stay at this hotel. Even though located in an area not as exclusive, the condition of the room exceeded my expectations and I recommend it for any business trip.

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The environment is nice! The room is spacious and tidy. And, I appreciate the free airport bus service

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After getting off the long flight from the US, I was hoping that the hotel I booked would at least offer a comfortable bed. The Royal International Hotel not only provided a comfortable bed, but a relaxing soaking tub and spacious stand up shower. As a first time visitor to China, I didn't know what to expect. I was more than pleasantly surprised. […] This would easily be considered a 4 star hotel back in the US. I highly recommend it to all international and domestic travelers. Read more

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