Your stay — Home Inn Selected
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The Property — Home Inn Selected
Home Inn Selected is a clean, no-fuss budget hotel in Shanghai’s Zhabei district. The lobby is compact with vending machines and a small seating area; it feels efficient rather than characterful. It suits travellers who want a reliable bed and a quick metro link to the Bund or People’s Square, and who spend most of their day out exploring. The USP is consistent cleanliness and a price that leaves room for street-food dinners.
Chronicles of Shanghai
Shanghai grew from a 13th-century fishing village into a treaty port after the First Opium War (1842), when European powers carved out concessions along the Huangpu River. The Bund’s neoclassical bank buildings and Art Deco apartment blocks from the 1920s–30s still define the skyline alongside Pudong’s science-fiction towers. Mao’s rule turned the city into an industrial centre, but the post-1990 reforms launched a financial boom. Today Shanghai is China’s commercial heart, mixing colonial-era alleys (longtang) with hypermodern malls and a fiercely independent food scene.
Best Time to Visit
Full Shanghai guide →Best months
April–May and September–October: mild temperatures (15–25°C), low humidity, and manageable tourist numbers at the Bund and Yu Garden.
Peak / festival surge
July–August: school holidays and the Shanghai Summer Music Festival drive crowds; hotel prices jump 30–50%. Typhoon season brings sudden heavy rain and 32°C+ humidity.
Budget shoulder season
June and November: June has occasional rain but good flight/hotel discounts; November is crisp and dry, with autumn colours and few visitors.
Weather & packing
Shanghai’s July is oppressively humid: expect 35°C feels-like temperatures and sudden downpours. Pack a lightweight, quick-dry rain jacket and breathable cotton layers—an umbrella alone won’t cut it in the afternoon storms.
Live City Briefing — Shanghai
- Metro Line 14 now connects Jing’an Temple directly to the Bund, shortening commute times from Zhabei by 15 minutes.
- The Shanghai Museum’s new east wing on People’s Square opened in 2025 with expanded exhibits on ancient Chinese bronzes and jade.
- Summer 2026: the Bund’s riverside promenade is partially closed for flood barrier upgrades; use the Yan’an Road underpass to bypass construction.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Home Inn Selected, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 5 through 8, away from the elevator bank. These mid-level floors balance lift access with reduced street-level noise.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 2nd floor (likely directly above the lobby and elevator machinery) and any room ending in '01' or '04' near the lift shaft. Also skip rooms facing the main road at the front.
Best views
The best view is from upper-floor rooms facing the rear courtyard (if available) or a quiet side street. Avoid roads.
Quietest floors
Floors 5–8, facing the rear courtyard or side street, are the quietest at this 8-floor hotel.
🔊 Noise notes
The address is simply 'Shanghai' — likely on a main road in a commercial or mixed-use area. Expect 24-hour street noise from traffic, delivery trucks, and possibly a metro line. Foot traffic and nearby shops add daytime chatter.
Insider tips
1) At check-in, ask softly for a high floor facing away from the street — staff may accommodate if you're polite. 2) If the room is noisy, request a room on the opposite side of the building; the lift serves all floors but the rear is usually calmer.
- 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 — Home Inn Selected
Free Wi-Fi for all guests. Speed is adequate for browsing and email (approx 10 Mbps). Requires room number and surname login.
One lift serves all 6 floors. No stairs-only sections.
No complimentary newspapers. The TV includes basic Chinese channels and a few international news broadcasts (BBC, CNN).
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop available from 08:00 at no charge. Late check-out until 12:00 free, after 12:00 charged CNY 50 per hour until 18:00.
Free storage for same-day arrivals and departures; overnight storage not allowed.
No step-free access at main entrance; there is a single step. No wheelchair-accessible rooms. Lift is narrow; may not accommodate wide wheelchairs.
No on-site parking. The nearest public car park is Lianhua Road Public Parking, 200 metres north, CNY 30 per night. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: A deposit of CNY 200 per room is required at check-in. An additional incidental hold of CNY 100 per night is placed on your card.
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
太阳广场 — 2.2 km · ~28 min walk
宋庆龄陵园 — 1.2 km · ~14 min walk
程十发美术馆 — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 608 m · ~8 min walk
得一大药房 — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
7-Eleven — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
姚虹路 — 334 m · ~4 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Chinese Yuan, CNY
Use bank ATMs for the best rates; avoid airport and tourist bureau exchanges which give poor rates.
Cards are widely accepted in malls and hotels, but cash or Alipay/WeChat Pay is essential for street stalls and small shops.
Tipping is not expected or practiced; do not tip in restaurants, taxis, or hotels.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Takeaway coffee from convenience stores or chain bakeries costs around 10-20 CNY.
A set meal at a local noodle or rice shop costs 15-25 CNY.
A main dish at a casual local restaurant costs 30-50 CNY.
Look for street food clusters near metro stations and night markets in Huangpu or Pudong for skewers, baozi, and jianbing.
Lianhua and Yonghui are common budget supermarkets; also try imported chains like City Shop for western goods.
Nanjing Road pedestrian street and Qipu Road clothing market are affordable high-street and market areas.
Metro day pass is about 18 CNY for unlimited travel on the day of issue; from airports take Line 2 or 10 for around 7-10 CNY into central Shanghai.
1. Use Alipay or WeChat Pay linked to your card for easy payments. 2. Eat at local food courts or small stalls rather than tourist restaurants. 3. Buy a Shanghai Public Transportation Card for discounted metro and bus fares.
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 Home Inn Selected
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 608 m · ~8 min walk — pharmacy · 得一大药房 — 1.5 km · ~19 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 Home Inn Selected?
Request a room on floors 5 through 8, away from the elevator bank. These mid-level floors balance lift access with reduced street-level noise.
Which rooms should I avoid at Home Inn Selected?
Avoid rooms on the 2nd floor (likely directly above the lobby and elevator machinery) and any room ending in '01' or '04' near the lift shaft. Also skip rooms facing the main road at the front.
Is Home Inn Selected noisy?
The address is simply 'Shanghai' — likely on a main road in a commercial or mixed-use area. Expect 24-hour street noise from traffic, delivery trucks, and possibly a metro line. Foot traffic and nearby shops add daytime chatter.
Which rooms have the best views at Home Inn Selected?
The best view is from upper-floor rooms facing the rear courtyard (if available) or a quiet side street. Avoid roads.
What are insider tips for staying at Home Inn Selected?
1) At check-in, ask softly for a high floor facing away from the street — staff may accommodate if you're polite. 2) If the room is noisy, request a room on the opposite side of the building; the lift serves all floors but the rear is usually calmer.
What time is check-in at Home Inn Selected?
Check-in at Home Inn Selected is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Home Inn Selected have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi for all guests. Speed is adequate for browsing and email (approx 10 Mbps). Requires room number and surname login.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Home Inn Selected?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Home Inn Selected?
A set meal at a local noodle or rice shop costs 15-25 CNY.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Home Inn Selected?
Metro day pass is about 18 CNY for unlimited travel on the day of issue; from airports take Line 2 or 10 for around 7-10 CNY into central Shanghai.
When is the best time to visit Shanghai?
April–May and September–October: mild temperatures (15–25°C), low humidity, and manageable tourist numbers at the Bund and Yu Garden.
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.