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A complete guide to staying at Sheraton Shanghai Waigaoqiao, with an average cost of just over 200 per person—an incredible value experience! 💰 Average cost per person Standard room originally priced at 980+ per night 🏘️ Room type/layout As a Platinum member, the hotel usually generously upgrades to a suite, with the Jiangnan River view suite reaching up to 100㎡, spacious, well laid out, and offering an excellent view. Although this time the rooms were fully booked due to an event and no upgrade was possible, past experiences have been great. The welcome fruit is also very thoughtful; this time it was a "traffic light" combination, and last time the suite even had a whole dragon fruit. 🛌 Amenities/facilities 1. Pool and leisure area: The infinity pool on the 6th floor is amazing, with a glass canopy letting in light, making you feel like you’re swimming in the clouds when doing backstroke. The changing rooms and sauna are rarely crowded, sometimes even private. The pool depth ranges from 1.2 to 1.5 meters, and free swimming gear is provided. It’s open until 10 PM. The only inconvenience is that after putting on your swimsuit, you have to walk a short outdoor path to reach the pool. 2. Sky lounge: The sky lounge on the 51st floor allows Platinum and above members to have dinner there. Although the variety of dishes isn’t large, it’s enough to fill you up while enjoying the stunning high-altitude views. 3. Lobby bar: The lobby bar has a strong vintage vibe, with Chinese-style screens paired with crystal chandeliers. Wearing a cheongsam here for photos gives a perfect Republic of China era movie feel. However, some hotel facilities are a bit outdated, such as leaking showerheads in the bathtub and somewhat worn sofas, with a more old-fashioned decor style. Fortunately, the furniture is well maintained. 🧹 Soundproofing/hygiene The room’s cleanliness is good, with items neatly arranged, clean and comfortable bedding, and no unpleasant odors in the bathroom. Although the hardware feels dated, hygiene is well maintained. Soundproofing is also good, ensuring a quiet resting environment. 💗 Other tips 1. Dining: - Happy hour: Although you may need to queue for an hour, it’s best to book in advance. The food selection is rich, and the lounge’s private rooms are quiet, perfect for chatting and gatherings. - Afternoon tea: The afternoon tea is fairly standard, including white fungus soup, various bread assortments, egg tarts, and more. - Lounge food: The lounge used to be quite good, but quality has slightly declined, possibly due to cost control. Hot dishes include six options with staples like noodles, chicken nuggets, stuffed gluten, king oyster mushrooms, Orleans chicken, oyster sauce beef, and vegetables. - Breakfast: Breakfast has always been average. - Nearby food: The rice cakes on Gaoqiao Old Street nearby are delicious, and Zhengxing Restaurant is also worth trying. 2. Transportation and surroundings: The hotel is located at the terminus of Metro Line 10, about a 10-minute walk away. It takes roughly an hour to reach Lujiazui or Nanjing Road, making it suitable for those who aren’t in a hurry and prefer to relax. The area is relatively quiet with limited commercial facilities—only one KFC nearby—so it’s recommended to bring snacks or take a 2 km taxi ride to Gaoqiao Ancient Town for more dining options. 3. Service: The front desk staff are very friendly and responsive, providing enthusiastic and attentive service whether checking in or answering inquiries. Overall, Sheraton Shanghai Waigaoqiao offers affordable prices, generous suite upgrades, unique high-altitude views, and good service. It’s ideal for room-hopping enthusiasts, business travelers, and couples wanting a low-cost high-rise river view experience. Although some facilities are a bit old and the surrounding commercial area is lacking, the overall cost-performance ratio is very high.