[2024 Shanghai Stay] Travel Guide for Mercure Shanghai Yu Garden On the Bund (Updated Oct)

Bund Bliss: Challenges & Comfort at Mercure

The hotel, Mercure Shanghai Yu Garden on the Bund, was quite close to the South African Consulate, which was really handy for us as we had an early appointment. Despite the exterior looking different and being a bit tricky for strollers or wheelchairs due to construction, the check-in was smooth in the busy hotel. However, when we got to our room, the air conditioning wasn't working in the chilly Shanghai weather. Communicating with the reception was tough, so I had to go downstairs and use translation services. Thankfully, a technician quickly fixed the issue. Despite these hiccups, the beds were comfy, and they even provided a free crib for my daughter, making our overall stay not too bad. #Shanghai #Mercure #accommodation

A beautiful stay at the Mercure Shanghai Yu Garden On The Bund. I highly recommend this hotel as it is central to all the popular areas and food places. We will definitely book this hotel again for another stay in the city. #Shanghai #Couplestay #Staycation

Best hotel ever with free stuff!

Really enjoyed staying in this hotel, we were allowed early check in and late check out without additional cost. Supper was also provided for free! There were free bottles of water at the lobby together with free sweets. Staff were really friendly! The shuttle bus provided was very convenient for us to visit the nearby attractions. Would stay in this hotel again!

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1 Download all the apps you need and verify your accounts (Wechat, Alipay) before you board the plane. Internet in China has major firewalls that will prevent sites like Google and pretty much most international apps. Even if you have international roaming, the connection is not the best. l walked away from some eateries because Wechat just doesn't load sometimes. 2 Get international roaming from your telecom provider. Trying to get a Chinese number/ SlM card is a pain and once you do have a Chinese number, you probably cannot use most international apps like Google unless you have VPN (which isn't very reliable sometimes).l could use IG and whatsapp with international roaming, and l didn't need VPN. 3 Bring your portable charger. Everything happens with your phone. If your phone runs out of battery, you are pretty much dead. 4 You can get a transportation card at the airport to take the metro and buses. l highly recommend getting it because my Alipay wasn't working at the airport when l wanted to get a train ticket. 5 While China has resumed the 15-day visa-free travel for Singapore you still need to complete health declaration when you arrive at the airport and when you depart. l took China Eastern airlines and there were QR codes at the counter when l checked in. The stewardess onboard will go around with their devices to remind passengers to fill in the health declaration as well. Keep an eye out for those! 6 Once you are done with filling in the declaration form, screenshot the QR code generated, you need it when clearing the customs. You will also need to fill in an arrival card, the airlines will not give them out. You can get it at the airport when you arrive.

The king of cost performance in Shanghai

Meiju Hotel really didn't let us down. After entering the lobby, we felt the modern and simple decoration style. The wall on the left of the lobby is emerald green, with a retro French style, but I was too busy looking and found out that I didn't take a picture. I regret that there are no fresh pictures, and you all have to go to the scene to feel it haha. The second night was a typhoon day. The hotel's little brother called to comfort us and sent a fruit plate. Because my brother and I are both Huazhu Club members, so we got a 12% discount, two free breakfasts, and they also upgraded us to a room with a window. We originally booked a room without a real window. This is a good point. The room will not be stuffy, especially on typhoon days, the hotel experience is very good. What's convenient is that the hotel has a self-service robot that can help deliver water and takeout, which is quite convenient and highly modernized. The breakfast variety at Meiju is quite a lot, which is beyond expectation. On the typhoon day, they even extended the dining time. Because we almost arrived at the restaurant at nearly 11 o'clock on the second day, my brother and I overslept. After we went down, we quickly asked the little brother to make us two bowls of freshly cooked Yangchun noodles, and then they were cleaning up the rest. We quickly grabbed some toast and hot milk, as well as some fruits and boiled eggs, etc. The taste is also good.

At the Bund in Shanghai! Truly a unique view!

Shanghai Bund Yuyuan Meiju Hotel is located in the Bund area of Huangpu District, Shanghai, with a superior geographical location and convenient transportation. The hotel provides high-quality accommodation and services for guests with its unique design style and luxurious decoration. The hotel has a total of more than 300 rooms of various types, including standard rooms, deluxe rooms, suites, etc., to meet the needs of different guests. The interior design of the room is elegant and stylish, equipped with high-quality bedding and furniture, creating a comfortable and pleasant living environment. The room is also equipped with modern facilities and convenient equipment, such as LCD TV, free wireless network, mini refrigerator, etc., to provide guests with a convenient living experience. The hotel also has several restaurants and cafes, offering a variety of food choices such as Chinese and Western buffets, Cantonese cuisine, Sichuan cuisine, Korean cuisine, etc. The restaurant environment is elegant, the dishes are rich and varied, allowing guests to enjoy the food while also feeling the unique charm of the restaurant. The hotel is also equipped with several meeting rooms and banquet halls, which can meet the needs of various sizes of business meetings, celebrations and banquet needs. The meeting room is equipped with advanced audio equipment, projectors and other equipment, providing efficient and convenient meeting services. At the same time, the hotel also provides a professional meeting service team to provide guests with all-round support and assistance. In addition, the hotel is also equipped with leisure facilities such as a gym, SPA, swimming pool, etc., to provide guests with a full range of leisure and entertainment experiences. Whether it is a business trip or a leisure vacation, you can find a suitable leisure way in the hotel. In summary, Shanghai Bund Yuyuan Meiju Hotel provides comfortable and convenient accommodation experience for guests with its luxurious decoration and high-quality services. Whether it is a business trip or a trip, this is your ideal choice.

Some pictures of the Chinese New Year decorations up in Yuyuan Garden. #shanghai #chinesenewyear #yuyuangarden #travel #travelphotography #china