| Inspected | 05 October 2008 |
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| Guest comments | A beautiful old style hotel with a lot of character and history (it was the place to be seen back in the 1930's, so a lot of 'identities' such a Charlie Chaplin and Albert Einstein have stayed there). Rooms were very large, clean and functional.
Down side is that service is overall poor - staff friendly when you directly approach them, but otherwise don't acknowledge or assist 'unprompted'. Another downside is that major construction work is being carried out next to the hotel at the moment (we had noisy work starting at 5.00 am and continuing through to 11.00 pm.) This work is building a road that will pass by one side of the hotel (and be quite noisy!)
Great staying there for the nostalgia, but would not stay there again or recommend to a friend.
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| Inspected | 04 October 2008 |
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| Guest comments | Beautiful ambiance. Well remodeled. The breakfasts were rather ordinary, and the construction in the neighborhood made access difficult. Nonetheless, when you finally got to the Bund, after a 3 block detour, the location was great. Because of the proximity to the river, there is a breeze. We had an executive room, which was very nice. Bellmen are helpful, concierge for the executive floor was helpful. |
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| Inspected | 21 August 2008 |
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| Guest comments | A very nice and traditional hotel in the heart of Shanghai. Good value for money. Very large rooms and a nice breakfast. |
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| Inspected | 16 July 2008 |
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| Guest comments | The location would be great and very near the Bund except that there is no easy way to walk to there or Nanjing Road area. It was very difficult to get a cab in front of the hotel at certain times of the day. The hotel decor and ambience is very unique and fun. |
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| Inspected | 15 July 2008 |
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| Guest comments | Executive rooms are spacious and very well equipped. Free internet, complimentary water, fax, ironing board. Lovely, luxurious bath with seperated tub and shower. Some of the deluxe rooms are huge, and give very good value for money.
Good location with regard to the Bund, 3 minutes by taxi. But a bit away from other locations, although easily reached by cab in 10 minutes.
Interesting history told by pictures and other information on the walls. This is where an electric light first was turned on in China! If you are interested in Shanghais history over the past 150 years, this is definitely the place to stay! Good value for the money, too.
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| Inspected | 22 June 2008 |
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| Guest comments | for anyone interested in the old colonial buildings on the Bund this is the ideal location as the Bund is within easy walking distance. The Astor House Hotel is the oldest western hotel in China and retains the charm and style of the grand hotels of the past. The breakfast in the main ballroom must not be missed. The rooms are spacious with modern bathrooms. Service is excellent.I loved the hotel. |
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| Inspected | 02 June 2008 |
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| Guest comments | Lovely hotel with character. We chose this hotel as a change from the typically modern chain hotels. The room was enormous and the breakfast excellent. It was easy to get a taxi from outside the hotel to see all the sights. I would recommend this hotel highly and great value for money |
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| Inspected | 27 May 2008 |
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| Guest comments | It might not be the most luxurious hotel any longer but the atmosphere is amazing, and as soon as the pedestrian bridge is in working function again, you cannot beat the location at the beginning of the Bund. |
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| Inspected | 22 May 2008 |
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| Guest comments | Room was very good but with a baby cot it is a little small and I would recommend going for the more expensive Executive room which is 40 square metres. Hotel staff very obliging and breakfast was good. Room is a good size but because of furniture (desk, couch, king size bed) when adding a cot, there's not a lot of space left! |
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| Inspected | 17 May 2008 |
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| Guest comments | The staff are efficient and friendy, the Hotel has a great history dating back to 1846...such celebrities as Charlie Chaplin, Bertrand Russell, President Grant and Albert Einstien have all stayed at the Hotel...well worth a visit...the breakfast is excellent... |
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