This time, when I came to Jing'an, Shanghai for business, I specifically chose the well-known Yan'an Hotel Shanghai. The three night stay completely broke my stereotype of old-fashioned hotels with outdated facilities, and every detail was taken care of with peace of mind.
As soon as I finished checking in and pushed open the door, my first impression was that the space was spacious and bright beyond expectations. In the heart of Yan'an Middle Road, where every inch of land is precious, there is no sense of cramped atmosphere like many hotels in the city. The lighting in the whole house is a soft warm yellow tone, which is not as dazzling as many business hotels. Before going to bed, turn on the small night light at the bedside, and the warm light falls on the pillow, creating a perfect atmosphere. The most surprising thing is the softness and hardness of the bed. The support of the mattress is just right, neither too soft to sink into lower back pain, nor too hard to make you feel uncomfortable. As someone who loves beds all year round, I slept with the pillow for three consecutive days until dawn.
The details in the room were meticulously crafted, with the small coffee table by the window pre cleaned to perfection. Two locally sourced osmanthus tea bags were thoughtfully placed, paired with free mineral water bubbles, creating a faint osmanthus fragrance throughout the room. The hot water in the bathroom comes out quickly and steadily. It takes less than ten seconds to turn on the faucet, and the water pressure is gentle and does not flush people. After taking a shower, there will be no water accumulation on the ground. The anti slip pad is laid steadily, so there is no need to worry about slipping. The bathrobe is made of thick and soft coral fleece material. After taking a shower, it wraps around the body and feels warm and comfortable. Even the slippers have thickened soles, making them soft and comfortable to step on the carpet like stepping on clouds.
The most surprising thing is the sound insulation effect of the room. Downstairs is the main road of Yan'an Middle Road. I was originally worried about being disturbed by traffic at night, but after closing the doors and windows, the outside noise was almost completely isolated. It was quiet at night, and even the footsteps in the corridor could hardly be heard. Opening the curtains, you can see the hotel's own large garden, filled with lush green plants. In the morning, you are awakened by the chirping of birds outside the window, and when you open the window, you can smell the fragrance of plants and trees. You never imagined that you were living in the core downtown area of Jing'an.
In the past few days of staying, the housekeeping lady has provided very attentive service. When she sees the documents I have placed on the table spread out, she will gently help me organize them and put them in the file rack, without casually flipping through my information. I know I'm used to drinking warm and plain water. Every time I clean the room, I deliberately pour the cooled warm water into the thermos, and the temperature is just right for me. Once I accidentally spilled coffee on the carpet, and after calling it to the front desk, a staff member with cleaning tools came up to handle it in less than ten minutes. After a while, it was cleaned up completely without leaving any trace.
After three nights of accommodation experience, I did not encounter any unpleasant incidents, and every detail reflects the stability and care of the old hotel. Compared to many new hotels that rely on internet celebrities to decorate and attract attention, the accommodation experience of Yan'an Hotel Shanghai is the kind of down-to-earth comfort that allows you to find a completely relaxing place to stay during your busy journey. Next time I come to Shanghai, I will definitely choose this place again.Show more