Clean, Convenient, Affordable Hotel in Shanghai May 12, 2008

Since I grew up in China and still travel there quite a bit even after I moved to the US, everyone likes to ask me for tips on food, drink, play, shop, stay, etc., etc….

Shanghai is one of my, and many others’, favorite modern cities in China, but of course, in this city, everything tends to be more expensive than else where in China. Staying in hotels can definitely take up a huge portion of the cost to visiting Shanghai, but fortunately, there are other alternatives to expensive 5-star hotels that are clean, cozy and most importantly affordable.

Green Tree Inn is one such chain. This is a business hotel type of place. It has a few locations throughout Shanghai. While it has no luxurious grand lobby, and the service at the front desk is at best mediocre, the rooms (at least the ones at the 661 Wuding Lu location) are clean and comfortable. And for the price of 294RMB (~$42) per night, you really can’t complain!

* Of course the standard free internet and breakfast are included in the rate.