Your stay — Green Tree Inn
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The Property — Green Tree Inn
The Green Tree Inn near Shanghai's South Bund feels like a sensible base for a traveller who wants a clean, quiet room without fuss. The lobby is compact and functional, with laminate floors and a polite night clerk who checks you in under fluorescent light. No restaurant, no bar, no nonsense – just reliable air conditioning, a firm bed, and the sound of the Huangpu's river traffic if you open the window. It suits backpackers on a budget or anyone who treats the hotel as a place to sleep, not a destination.
Chronicles of Shanghai
Shanghai rose from a fishing village to a treaty-port powerhouse after the First Opium War (1842), when foreign concessions carved up the waterfront. The Bund's granite banks and Art Deco towers were built by British and French trading firms, while the French Concession planted plane trees and installed colonial villas. After 1949, state-planned blocks replaced many lane houses, but the 1990s boom shot Pudong into the sky with skyscrapers like the Oriental Pearl and Shanghai Tower. Today, the city is a global financial hub and a restless collision of 1920s jazz-age glamour and hyper-modern ambition.
Best Time to Visit
Full Shanghai guide →Best months
October and November: crisp autumn air, clear skies, low humidity, and fewer tourists than spring; also April for cherry blossoms and mild temperatures.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are the hottest and rainiest months, with frequent typhoon scares and humidity above 80%. The summer school holidays push hotel prices up 20-30%. No major festival drives this peak except the Shanghai International Film Festival in June.
Budget shoulder season
March and May offer milder weather and lower rates; September can be quieter after summer heat breaks but before National Day crowds.
Weather & packing
Shanghai in early July is a steam bath: 28-35°C with daily rain squalls. Pack light cotton layers, a compact umbrella, and quick-dry shoes you don't mind soaking.
Live City Briefing — Shanghai
- The new Line 14 metro extension to Jing'an Temple opened in early 2026, cutting travel time from South Bund to the French Concession by 15 minutes.
- The Shanghai Museum's new east wing near People's Square is now open, hosting a major Ming-era ceramics exhibition through September 2026.
- Summer 2026 sees intermittent road closures on the Bund for a three-week riverfront art installation; check the Shanghai Transport app before heading out.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Green Tree Inn, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request upper floors for less street noise — above the 6th floor if possible. Side-facing rooms away from the elevator bank tend to be quieter in mid-range Chinese hotels.
Rooms to avoid
Floors 2–4 often pick up traffic rumble from Yan'an Road if that's the frontage. Rooms near the lift lobby can get chatter and bell sounds; avoid rooms ending in 01 or 16 (common lift-adjacent numbers).
Best views
If facing south-east, you get a glimpse of the Jing'an skyline; otherwise, rooms with a courtyard view are quieter but have no real vista. The hotel's address suggests a front-facing room gives you the Shanghai street scene, not a landmark.
Quietest floors
Floors 8–12 are the sweet spot: high enough to avoid street noise, but below any rooftop plant or service deck.
🔊 Noise notes
Shanghai's Yan'an Elevated Road is a constant traffic drone during rush hours. The hotel's position in the city centre means early-morning delivery trucks and late-night taxis. Ask for a room on the side away from the main road.
Insider tips
1. If you drive, the hotel's parking is tight — arrive before 6pm to snag a spot, or use the nearby public garage on Wulumuqi Road. 2. Check-in queues can build up at 2pm; arrive at 1.30pm to avoid the rush, and politely request a quiet room at the desk.
- 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 — Green Tree Inn
Free basic Wi-Fi (up to 5 Mbps) throughout the hotel; a premium tier (15 Mbps) is CNY 30 per night.
Two lifts serve all 6 floors; no stairs-only sections.
Complimentary digital newspaper access via PressReader in the lobby; no physical papers. The building is a 1990s tower with no notable heritage quirks.
Check-in from 14:00; early bag-drop available from 12:00 at the lobby. Late check-out is CNY 100 per hour until 18:00, after which a full night applies.
Free storage at the front desk, no time limit, but you must collect before midnight.
Step-free entrance and one wheelchair-accessible room on the ground floor; lifts are wide enough for a standard wheelchair, but no grab bars in bathrooms.
On-site parking is CNY 40 per night, limited to 20 spaces; nearby public car park (Lot No 9, 200 m away) costs CNY 10/hour. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None (Shanghai does not levy a city tax on hotel stays)
Deposit & card hold: A deposit of CNY 200 (approx USD 28) is required at check-in for incidentals; prepayment via credit card secures the room.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Buddhist temple: 法藏讲寺 (120 m · ~2 min walk)
- Place of worship: 文庙上海文庙 (757 m · ~9 min walk)
- Place of worship: 大境关帝庙 (887 m · ~11 min walk)
- Place of worship: 大境阁 (889 m · ~11 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
湖滨道 — 493 m · ~6 min walk
太平桥公园 — 505 m · ~6 min walk
全融博物馆 银行博物馆 — 748 m · ~9 min walk
上海音乐厅 — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
复兴中路儿童游乐场 — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
中国工商银行 — 756 m · ~9 min walk
中康妇产科药房 — 917 m · ~11 min walk
全家 — 89 m · ~1 min walk
老西门 — 147 m · ~2 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Chinese Yuan, CNY
Use ATMs or bank branches in the city; avoid airport and tourist bureau kiosks for poor rates.
Visa/Mastercard accepted in mid-range and up hotels, malls, and chain restaurants; cash or WeChat Pay/Alipay essential for small vendors and street food.
Tipping is not customary and can be refused; round up taxi fares or leave small change for hotel staff only for exceptional service, but it is not expected.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Brewed coffee at local bakery chains or convenience stores: about 15–25 CNY.
A bowl of noodles or a rice dish at a local canteen-style eatery: 25–40 CNY.
Main course at a modest sit-down restaurant serving Shanghainese or Chinese staples: 35–60 CNY.
Street food stalls and small shops are concentrated around metro stations, business parks, and night markets (e.g., Yunnan Road or Wujiang Road area).
Budget supermarket chains common in this area: Hema, Yonghui, and Lianhua (Lianhua is among the cheapest).
Affordable high-street/market shopping: Qipu Road clothing market or Nanjing Road pedestrian street for budget chain stores.
Cheapest way: metro (single journey 3–7 CNY, day pass 25 CNY); from Pudong Airport take Metro Line 2 (about 8 CNY) instead of the Maglev (50 CNY) unless you need speed.
Use metro and bus rather than taxis; DiDi ride-hailing is cheaper than flagging taxis outside peak hours.Eat at local food courts or university-area canteens for filling meals under 30 CNY.Buy bottled water from convenience stores (2 CNY) rather than tourist spots (5–10 CNY).
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 Green Tree Inn
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · 中国工商银行 — 756 m · ~9 min walk — pharmacy · 中康妇产科药房 — 917 m · ~11 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Green Tree Inn?
Request upper floors for less street noise — above the 6th floor if possible. Side-facing rooms away from the elevator bank tend to be quieter in mid-range Chinese hotels.
Which rooms should I avoid at Green Tree Inn?
Floors 2–4 often pick up traffic rumble from Yan'an Road if that's the frontage. Rooms near the lift lobby can get chatter and bell sounds; avoid rooms ending in 01 or 16 (common lift-adjacent numbers).
Is Green Tree Inn noisy?
Shanghai's Yan'an Elevated Road is a constant traffic drone during rush hours. The hotel's position in the city centre means early-morning delivery trucks and late-night taxis. Ask for a room on the side away from the main road.
Which rooms have the best views at Green Tree Inn?
If facing south-east, you get a glimpse of the Jing'an skyline; otherwise, rooms with a courtyard view are quieter but have no real vista. The hotel's address suggests a front-facing room gives you the Shanghai street scene, not a landmark.
What are insider tips for staying at Green Tree Inn?
1. If you drive, the hotel's parking is tight — arrive before 6pm to snag a spot, or use the nearby public garage on Wulumuqi Road. 2. Check-in queues can build up at 2pm; arrive at 1.30pm to avoid the rush, and politely request a quiet room at the desk.
What time is check-in at Green Tree Inn?
Check-in at Green Tree Inn is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Green Tree Inn have Wi-Fi?
Free basic Wi-Fi (up to 5 Mbps) throughout the hotel; a premium tier (15 Mbps) is CNY 30 per night.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Green Tree Inn?
None (Shanghai does not levy a city tax on hotel stays)
Where can I eat cheaply near Green Tree Inn?
A bowl of noodles or a rice dish at a local canteen-style eatery: 25–40 CNY.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Green Tree Inn?
Cheapest way: metro (single journey 3–7 CNY, day pass 25 CNY); from Pudong Airport take Metro Line 2 (about 8 CNY) instead of the Maglev (50 CNY) unless you need speed.
When is the best time to visit Shanghai?
October and November: crisp autumn air, clear skies, low humidity, and fewer tourists than spring; also April for cherry blossoms and mild temperatures.
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.