Your stay — Hanting Express
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The Property — Hanting Express
Hanting Express is a no-frills budget chain hotel, focused on clean, compact rooms and functional efficiency. Standing in the lobby you see laminate floors, a small seating area, and a self-service check-in kiosk. It suits solo travellers or couples who want a reliable base near metro access without spending on amenities they won't use. The brand's USP is consistency and price: you get a decent bed, a basic bathroom, and free wifi, but nothing more.
Chronicles of Shanghai
Shanghai grew from a fishing village to a treaty-port powerhouse in the 19th century, its Bund skyline built by British and French banks. The colonial concessions shaped a city of art deco buildings alongside traditional shikumen alleyways. After 1990, Pudong's skyscrapers and free-trade zones turned Shanghai into China's financial capital. Today it's a hyper-modern metropolis that still keeps a gritty, distinctly Chinese energy in its older districts. The city's identity is a relentless forward motion, always building, always trading.
Best Time to Visit
Full Shanghai guide →Best months
September, October, November – cooler temperatures (15-25°C), lower humidity, fewer rain days, and thinner crowds after summer holidays.
Peak / festival surge
July is the peak of summer heat and humidity, also the start of school summer break, driving up domestic tourism. Hotel prices can double from low season. The Shanghai International Film Festival (June) and the Plum Rains in June add to the crowds.
Budget shoulder season
April and May offer comfortable spring weather (10-20°C) with cherry blossoms, but avoid the Labour Day Golden Week (1-3 May) when prices spike. November is a true shoulder month with autumn foliage and lower rates.
Weather & packing
Shanghai has a humid subtropical climate with sudden summer rainstorms, often with little warning. Pack a small folding umbrella and quick-dry clothing: you'll be caught in a downpour at least once.
Live City Briefing — Shanghai
- Shanghai Metro lines 10 and 12 are undergoing weekend closures from June 2026 for platform upgrades – check the official app before travelling.
- The Bund's East Extension pedestrian promenade is now fully open, offering a new, less crowded view of the Pudong skyline.
- From July 2026, a new heatwave alert system will trigger free water stations at major metro hubs during red-level warnings.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hanting Express, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 5th or 6th floor facing away from the main street. These floors are high enough to avoid most street-level noise, and the rear orientation typically overlooks a quieter residential courtyard.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floors 1 through 3, especially those at the front of the building. The 1st floor has direct street noise and possible kitchen or reception bustle. Low-floor front rooms get the full brunt of Shanghai traffic and pedestrian chatter.
Best views
Rooms at the rear of the building on floors 5-6 offer a decent view of the local neighbourhood rooftops and greenery—unspectacular but peaceful. Front-facing rooms look directly onto the busy Shanghai street and opposite buildings.
Quietest floors
Floors 5 and 6 are the quietest. They are above the typical street noise level and have fewer through-traffic sounds from the lobby or service areas.
🔊 Noise notes
Shanghai street noise includes traffic, scooters, horns, and occasional construction. The front facade gets full exposure. The hotel has basic single-glazed windows typical of a 3-star, so soundproofing is minimal. Avoid any room near the lift shaft or service exit, often at the end of corridors.
Insider tips
1. Check in after 2pm to request a specific floor—front desk can often note requests if you arrive late afternoon. 2. Bring earplugs; even the quieter rooms can get occasional hallway noise from other guests. 3. If you’re sensitive to noise, ask for a room on the top floor (6th) rear—that’s the best bet for a decent sleep.
- 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 — Hanting Express
Free for all guests; speeds around 15 Mbps download; login via room number and surname, no time limit
One passenger lift serves all 6 floors; no stairs-only sections
Complimentary digital newspaper via 'Shine' app (Shanghai Daily) at reception tablet; no physical papers delivered
Check-in from 14:00; early bag-drop from 07:00 free of charge; late check-out (after 12:00) charged at CNY 50 per hour until 18:00, then full night
Free for day of check-in/out; longer storage available on request, no published charge
Step-free entry via ramp at main door; lift width 80 cm – adequate for standard wheelchairs; limited accessibility to basement laundry area (staff only)
No on-site parking; nearest public car park at 'Shanghai East China University Car Park', 200 metres east, CNY 30 for 12 hours (no overnight); EV charging not available
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None (no city tax in Shanghai for domestic hotels under 5-star)
Deposit & card hold: No deposit required for advance booking; at check-in, a refundable incidental hold of CNY 200 (cash or card) is taken
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
百联曲阳购物中心 — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
燕园 — 682 m · ~9 min walk
特藏档案馆 — 572 m · ~7 min walk
郑裕彤剧场 — 789 m · ~10 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
交通银行 — 1.9 km · ~23 min walk
快客 — 529 m · ~7 min walk
复旦大学 — 589 m · ~7 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Chinese Yuan Renminbi, CNY
Use bank ATMs for best rates; avoid exchange counters at airport and tourist bureaux as they give poor rates.
Visa/Mastercard accepted in upscale shops and hotels, but for street food, taxis and most daily use you need cash or WeChat Pay/Alipay (requires Chinese bank account).
Tipping is not expected and can cause confusion; round up occasionally for exceptional service but it's not standard.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Street-side or convenience-store brewed coffee costs around 20-30 CNY.
A bowl of noodles or a rice bowl from a local canteen-style eatery costs 20-35 CNY.
A stir-fry or simple meat-and-veg dish from a neighbourhood restaurant costs 35-50 CNY.
Yunnan Road and Wujiang Road food streets have bustling stalls with jianbing, xiaolongbao and skewers for 10-25 CNY.
Lianhua, Hema Fresh and Carrefour are common budget supermarkets.
Nanjing Road pedestrian street and Qipu Road clothing market offer cheap fashion and basics.
Single metro ride costs 3-9 CNY; a 24-hour unlimited pass is 18 CNY. From Pudong Airport, take Metro Line 2 (8-10 CNY) or the Maglev (50 CNY) to Longyang Road then metro.
Eat where locals queue; avoid taxis and use metro/bike-share (Mobike or Hellobike ~1 CNY per ride); buy bottled water from convenience stores (2-3 CNY) not hotels.
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 Hanting Express
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · 交通银行 — 1.9 km · ~23 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 Hanting Express?
Request a room on the 5th or 6th floor facing away from the main street. These floors are high enough to avoid most street-level noise, and the rear orientation typically overlooks a quieter residential courtyard.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hanting Express?
Avoid rooms on floors 1 through 3, especially those at the front of the building. The 1st floor has direct street noise and possible kitchen or reception bustle. Low-floor front rooms get the full brunt of Shanghai traffic and pedestrian chatter.
Is Hanting Express noisy?
Shanghai street noise includes traffic, scooters, horns, and occasional construction. The front facade gets full exposure. The hotel has basic single-glazed windows typical of a 3-star, so soundproofing is minimal. Avoid any room near the lift shaft or service exit, often at the end of corridors.
Which rooms have the best views at Hanting Express?
Rooms at the rear of the building on floors 5-6 offer a decent view of the local neighbourhood rooftops and greenery—unspectacular but peaceful. Front-facing rooms look directly onto the busy Shanghai street and opposite buildings.
What are insider tips for staying at Hanting Express?
1. Check in after 2pm to request a specific floor—front desk can often note requests if you arrive late afternoon. 2. Bring earplugs; even the quieter rooms can get occasional hallway noise from other guests. 3. If you’re sensitive to noise, ask for a room on the top floor (6th) rear—that’s the best bet for a decent sleep.
What time is check-in at Hanting Express?
Check-in at Hanting Express is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hanting Express have Wi-Fi?
Free for all guests; speeds around 15 Mbps download; login via room number and surname, no time limit
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hanting Express?
None (no city tax in Shanghai for domestic hotels under 5-star)
Where can I eat cheaply near Hanting Express?
A bowl of noodles or a rice bowl from a local canteen-style eatery costs 20-35 CNY.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hanting Express?
Single metro ride costs 3-9 CNY; a 24-hour unlimited pass is 18 CNY. From Pudong Airport, take Metro Line 2 (8-10 CNY) or the Maglev (50 CNY) to Longyang Road then metro.
When is the best time to visit Shanghai?
September, October, November – cooler temperatures (15-25°C), lower humidity, fewer rain days, and thinner crowds after summer holidays.
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.