Your stay — Anyue Hotel
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The Property — Anyue Hotel
The Anyue Hotel is a no-frills 3-star business hotel in a central Jing'an side street, designed for efficiency over charm. The lobby is small, fluorescent-lit, with a single reception desk and a pair of worn leather armchairs; check-in takes two minutes. Its USP is location—a 10-minute walk from Jing'an Temple metro and Nanjing Road shopping—and consistent mid-range cleanliness. Best suited to budget-conscious solo travellers or couples who plan to spend most of their time out exploring and just need a clean, quiet room to sleep.
Chronicles of Shanghai
Shanghai grew from a small fishing village into China's largest city largely after the 1842 Treaty of Nanking opened it to foreign trade. The British, French and Americans established concessions in the 19th century, leaving a legacy of Bund-era Art Deco and neoclassical architecture. After the Communist takeover in 1949, the city lost its commercial edge until Deng Xiaoping's 1990s reforms transformed Pudong into a forest of skyscrapers. Today Shanghai is a global finance hub, trading on its treaty-port history of openness and its confident, forward-looking Chinese identity.
Best Time to Visit
Full Shanghai guide →Best months
October and April: clear skies, comfortable 18-22°C, low humidity, and smaller crowds than the summer peak. March works too—mild, with fewer tourists, though slightly more chance of drizzle.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are the absolute peak for domestic tourism (school summer holidays) and the hottest months—Shanghai can hit 35-38°C with high humidity. Hotel prices in the Anyue's class often rise 30-50% above low-season rates. The Shanghai International Film Festival in June and the city's summer music festivals drive additional demand.
Budget shoulder season
Late September and May offer discounts of 20-30% on standard rates, with pleasant temperatures (22-27°C) and far fewer visitors. November is also good for budget seekers: cool but dry, and the city quiets down after October's National Day holiday.
Weather & packing
Shanghai in July is a wet, humid oven: expect daily 30-35°C heat and frequent afternoon thunderstorms. Pack only lightweight, breathable fabrics (cotton, linen) and a compact umbrella—even if the morning is clear, a downpour can arrive within 20 minutes.
Live City Briefing — Shanghai
- Shanghai's Metro Line 14 is fully operational, adding direct service from Jing'an area to Pudong's Lujiazui financial district—cuts travel time from this hotel to the Bund by about 15 minutes via Jing'an Temple interchange.
- The city's 'Shanghai Summer' tourism campaign (June–August 2026) is extending opening hours at major sights like the Bund and Yu Garden until 10pm, with free evening shuttle buses from People's Square to Jing'an Temple.
- Ongoing pedestrianisation of Nanjing Road East near the Bund means some taxi drop-off points have changed; check the 'Shanghai Traffic' app for real-time road closures, which are common in July for construction and events.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Anyue Hotel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 4 to 6 facing away from Yejiazhai Road. These mid-level floors sit above street-level noise but avoid roof-level equipment hum. The inner courtyard side (south-facing) is quieter.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floor 1 or 2 — street noise from Yejiazhai Road (a local access road with morning delivery trucks and evening scooters) is worst below floor 3. Also skip rooms near the lift shaft or stairwell (typically central on each floor) where clatter from early-morning check-outs carries.
Best views
Front-facing rooms (overlooking Yejiazhai Road) give a view of local Shanghai street life — narrow lane with older buildings and plane trees. No skyline or landmark. Rear-facing rooms look onto a residential courtyard (less visually interesting but much quieter).
Quietest floors
Floors 4 through 6 are the quietest. The lift motor and roof ventilation units tend to be above floor 7, so top-floor rooms can have low-frequency hum.
🔊 Noise notes
Yejiazhai Road is a secondary road in Putuo District, not a major artery, but it carries delivery lorries from 6–8am and scooters until late evening. The hotel entrance is directly on the street. No bar or nightclub noise nearby, but the lift has a mechanical whine on floors 1–3 and top floor.
Insider tips
If you're a light sleeper, ask for a room on floor 5, rear side, and request earplugs at reception — 3-star Chinese hotels often provide them free. Check in after 2pm to have more choice of floor — morning arrivals often get stuck with street-facing lower floors if the hotel is busy.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Anyue Hotel
Free WiFi in rooms and lobby; typical speed 10 Mbps download; no login—just select SSID and accept terms.
One lift serves all three floors; ground floor lobby to 2F and 3F guest rooms. Stairs available.
No complimentary newspaper; lobby has a rack with Shanghai Daily and local papers—first come first served.
Standard check-in from 14:00; early bag-drop allowed from 08:00. Late check-out until 14:00 (50% room rate).
Free, left luggage room off lobby; no cost.
Step-free access from street to lift; lift floor buttons low. No roll-in shower in standard rooms; no adapted rooms.
No on-site parking. Nearest public garage: Lianhua Smart Parking (100 m), 40 CNY/night (weekday), 50 CNY/night (weekend). No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: 100 CNY advance deposit via booking platform; 200 CNY incidental hold on credit card at check-in.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Mosque: 沪西清真寺 (694 m · ~9 min walk)
- Mosque: 沪西清真寺 (697 m · ~9 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: 玉佛殿 (1.4 km · ~18 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: 玉佛禅寺 (1.5 km · ~19 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
半岛休闲广场 — 161 m · ~2 min walk
长寿公园 — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
飞讯艺术中心 — 114 m · ~1 min walk
瓦肆 VAS ear — 1.5 km · ~18 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 1.6 km · ~19 min walk
Guoda Drugstore — 1.9 km · ~24 min walk
良友 — 262 m · ~3 min walk
武宁路 — 591 m · ~7 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Chinese Yuan, CNY
Use bank ATMs inside metro stations or major bank branches; avoid exchange desks at Pudong Airport and tourist bureaux for poor rates.
Visa/Mastercard accepted in mid-range hotels and some shops; UnionPay is standard; mobile pay (Alipay, WeChat Pay) is essential for most daily transactions.
Tipping is not customary—rounding up is rare; do not tip in taxis or restaurants; hotel staff do not expect tips.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Chain coffee like Luckin or Manner—approx ¥15-20 for a takeaway Americano.
Local noodle or rice bowl shop—approx ¥20-30 for a filling bowl of beef noodle soup.
A main at a local diner (like xiaolongbao or stir-fry) for ¥30-50.
Street-food areas around metro exits: try jianbing (crepe) or chuan'r (skewers) for ¥5-15 each.
Budget supermarkets: RT-Mart and Carrefour are common; Hema is mid-range.
Affordable street/market shopping at small shops along Huaihai Road or in local malls like Metro City.
Metro day pass ¥18 (24-hour); from Pudong Airport take Metro Line 2 (approx ¥8) vs taxi ¥200+.
Use Alipay for almost everything to avoid ATM fees; buy bottled water and snacks at local supermarkets (not convenience stores); eat at food courts in metro stations for cheaper meals.
Good to know — Shanghai
Type A/C/I · 220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ ¥6.78 · CNY
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Shanghai, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Anyue Hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 1.6 km · ~19 min walk — pharmacy · Guoda Drugstore — 1.9 km · ~24 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Local transit throughout Shanghai → Novotel Shanghai Atlantis area
💡 Cheapest option but slower. Use WeChat app for real-time bus tracking. Download Shanghai Public Transportation app. Bus 71, 135 serve the hotel area.
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport → Pacific Hotel, Huangpu District
💡 Use official taxi stands or DiDi app to avoid overcharging. Peak hours 7-9am and 5-7pm can double travel time.
Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Shanghai Fish Inn East Nanjing Road
💡 Use official taxi stand at airport terminal. Ask driver for receipt (收据). Peak hour traffic (7-9am, 5-7pm) can extend journey to 90 mins.
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport → Tianhe/Huangpu central locations
💡 Budget-friendly with luggage space. Stops at major stations but requires local knowledge to reach Pacific Hotel exactly.
Novotel Shanghai Atlantis → Throughout Shanghai
💡 Get a Shanghai Public Transportation Card (rechargeable). Metro Line 2 & 10 nearby. Most reliable for city navigation. English signage available.
Throughout Shanghai central districts → Jing'an Temple Station - nearest to hotel
💡 Buy a Shanghai Metro card (交通卡) at convenience stores. Line 2 is circular and connects major attractions. Hotel location is premium for metro access.
Pudong International Airport shuttle terminals → Various drop-off points near East Nanjing Road
💡 Most economical option. Less convenient than alternatives; transfers required. English signage limited—use offline maps.
Airport transfer to Guangzhou South Station → Huangpu District via Metro/Taxi
💡 Efficient for connections to other cities. Requires additional metro/taxi to Pacific Hotel. Best for multi-city trips.
Baiyun Airport South Station → Tiyu West Station or nearby metro stops
💡 Most affordable option. Get Yangcheng card for unlimited transfers. Line 3 connects directly to Huangpu district metro stations.
Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Novotel Shanghai Atlantis (Huangpu District)
💡 Use official taxi stands at airport terminals. Avoid unmarked taxis. Download Didi app (Chinese Uber) for app-based booking with fixed prices.
Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Novotel Shanghai Atlantis (Huangpu District)
💡 Fastest airport option. Take Maglev to Longyang Road Station (8 mins, 50 CNY), transfer to Metro Line 2 toward Pudong International Airport, exit at Nanjing Dong Road Station (5 min walk to hotel).
Pudong International Airport to Longyang Road Station → Jing'an Temple Metro Station (Line 2/7), walk to hotel
💡 Fastest option if timing aligns. Use Shanghai Metro app for navigation. Hotel is 5-min walk from Jing'an Temple station on East Nanjing Road.
About Shanghai
Wikipedia ↗
Shanghai is a provincial-level direct-administered municipality in China. It has a population of 30,050,000 in the urban area as of 2026, thus making it China's most populous city and more broadly the fifth-largest city in the world by population. The city is located on the southern estuary of the Y...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Anyue Hotel?
Request a room on floors 4 to 6 facing away from Yejiazhai Road. These mid-level floors sit above street-level noise but avoid roof-level equipment hum. The inner courtyard side (south-facing) is quieter.
Which rooms should I avoid at Anyue Hotel?
Avoid rooms on floor 1 or 2 — street noise from Yejiazhai Road (a local access road with morning delivery trucks and evening scooters) is worst below floor 3. Also skip rooms near the lift shaft or stairwell (typically central on each floor) where clatter from early-morning check-outs carries.
Is Anyue Hotel noisy?
Yejiazhai Road is a secondary road in Putuo District, not a major artery, but it carries delivery lorries from 6–8am and scooters until late evening. The hotel entrance is directly on the street. No bar or nightclub noise nearby, but the lift has a mechanical whine on floors 1–3 and top floor.
Which rooms have the best views at Anyue Hotel?
Front-facing rooms (overlooking Yejiazhai Road) give a view of local Shanghai street life — narrow lane with older buildings and plane trees. No skyline or landmark. Rear-facing rooms look onto a residential courtyard (less visually interesting but much quieter).
What are insider tips for staying at Anyue Hotel?
If you're a light sleeper, ask for a room on floor 5, rear side, and request earplugs at reception — 3-star Chinese hotels often provide them free. Check in after 2pm to have more choice of floor — morning arrivals often get stuck with street-facing lower floors if the hotel is busy.
What time is check-in at Anyue Hotel?
Check-in at Anyue Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Anyue Hotel have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi in rooms and lobby; typical speed 10 Mbps download; no login—just select SSID and accept terms.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Anyue Hotel?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Anyue Hotel?
Local noodle or rice bowl shop—approx ¥20-30 for a filling bowl of beef noodle soup.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Anyue Hotel?
Metro day pass ¥18 (24-hour); from Pudong Airport take Metro Line 2 (approx ¥8) vs taxi ¥200+.
When is the best time to visit Shanghai?
October and April: clear skies, comfortable 18-22°C, low humidity, and smaller crowds than the summer peak. March works too—mild, with fewer tourists, though slightly more chance of drizzle.
Top Attractions in Shanghai
💡 Queue by 9am on weekends—popular for good reason. Focus on the bronze gallery (2nd floor).
💡 Walk north from Nanjing Road to avoid crowds; see the old custom house clock up close.
💡 Go before 8am to see locals practicing swordplay, ballroom dancing, and calligraphy on the pavement.
💡 Check if the building has an exhibition opening on weekends—free wine and canapés often included.
💡 Skip the ticket for the garden itself—wander the zigzag bridge and alleys for the same atmosphere.