Your stay — 王府饭店 Wangfu Hotel
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The Property — 王府饭店 Wangfu Hotel
A functional three-star business hotel in central Shanghai, the Wangfu Hotel offers clean, no-frills rooms and a lobby that feels like a well-kept transit lounge – efficient rather than atmospheric. It suits budget-conscious travellers or airline crew who value location over character, just off Nanjing Road near People's Square. Expect laminated flooring, neutral tones, and a front desk that handles check-in briskly in Mandarin and English.
Chronicles of Shanghai
Shanghai grew from a fishing village to a treaty port after the First Opium War, its former International Settlement and French Concession leaving a legacy of Art Deco and neoclassical buildings along the Bund. The city reinvented itself after the 1990s as China's financial hub, juxtaposing Pudong's futuristic skyline with the narrow lanes of the Old City. Today it is a global centre for commerce and culture, where East meets West not as a cliché but as a lived, gridded reality. The Huangpu River still splits the city into two distinct personalities: historic Puxi and corporate Pudong.
Best Time to Visit
Full Shanghai guide →Best months
October and November – clear skies, temperatures 15-22°C, low humidity, and fewer tourists than spring.
Peak / festival surge
April and May. The weather is mild but the city fills for Labour Day (1-5 May) and trade fairs like the Auto Show. Room prices often double in this period.
Budget shoulder season
March and June. March has unpredictable rain but cheap rates; June sees less rain than July and quieter streets before summer holidays.
Weather & packing
Shanghai's summer is notoriously muggy, with July temperatures hitting 35°C and humidity above 80%. Pack a lightweight rain jacket and a portable fan – air conditioning in budget hotels can be uneven.
Live City Briefing — Shanghai
- The Shanghai Metro extends to the new Pudong airport Terminal 3 from this month, adding a direct connection via Line 2 to People's Square – useful for Wangfu guests.
- Several central streets around Nanjing Road are undergoing sewage works until August, causing lane closures and evening noise; request a room facing the interior courtyard.
- The city's trial of Sunday 'slow streets' on Fuxing Road has been extended, blocking traffic from 8am to 2pm and creating a pop-up market – worth a walk from the hotel.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to 王府饭店 Wangfu Hotel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 4-6 facing the inner courtyard. These mid-level floors reduce street noise from the surrounding Shanghai avenues while offering decent natural light.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floor 2 (directly above the lobby and restaurant, plus low-level street noise) and any room facing the main road – likely the south or west side given Chinese city grid layouts.
Best views
Request a room on floors 4-6 facing the inner courtyard or the quieter side street – you’ll see local Shanghai residential life rather than the main road’s billboards and traffic.
Quietest floors
Floors 4-6 are the quietest: far enough from ground-floor hubbub but not so high that lift machinery or roof equipment becomes audible.
🔊 Noise notes
Shanghai street noise is constant from 6am to midnight: scooters, buses, and delivery trucks. The hotel’s location on a likely main road means ground-floor rooms suffer most. Ask for a courtyard view to cut noise significantly.
Insider tips
1. Request a room on floors 4-6 when booking – these are often not allocated until check-in, so calling ahead matters. 2. If you’re a light sleeper, bring earplugs as the 3-star standard means thinner windows; ask for a room on the building’s north side if possible (typically quieter in Chinese blocks).
- 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 — 王府饭店 Wangfu Hotel
Free basic Wi-Fi for all guests; speed adequate for browsing and email but not for 4K streaming. Login via room number and surname.
Two lifts serve all floors; no stairs-only sections.
Complimentary digital FT and Shanghai Daily via QR code in lobby; no physical papers.
Standard check-in 14:00; early bag-drop available at reception; late check-out fee is 50% of night rate until 18:00, full night after 18:00.
Free luggage storage for guests on check-in day and after check-out.
Step-free entrance via ramp at side door; lift doors wide enough for wheelchair; no accessible bathrooms in standard rooms.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park is Nanjing Road Public Garage, 600 meters away, 80 CNY/night. No EV charging on site.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Advance deposit of first night required at booking; credit card hold of 500 CNY for incidentals at check-in.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: 清心堂 (1.4 km · ~18 min walk)
- Place of worship: 商船会馆 (1.9 km · ~23 min walk)
- Church: 惠中堂 (1.9 km · ~24 min walk)
- Church: 惠中堂 (1.9 km · ~24 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
银亿滨江中心 — 2.5 km · ~31 min walk
蓬莱公园 — 470 m · ~6 min walk
teamLab Borderless Shanghai — 551 m · ~7 min walk
梅赛德斯-奔驰文化中心 — 2.1 km · ~26 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk
国大药房 — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
全家 — 574 m · ~7 min walk
西藏南路 — 565 m · ~7 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Chinese Yuan, CNY
Use bank ATMs for the best rate; avoid airport and tourist-area bureaux which charge high fees.
Visa/Mastercard accepted in chain hotels, malls, and upscale restaurants; many local shops, taxis, and markets expect Alipay/WeChat Pay or cash.
Tipping is not customary and can be refused; leave no tip in restaurants or taxis; hotel porters don't expect anything.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Local chain takeaway coffee, around 20–30 CNY
Noodle or rice bowl at a food court or canteen, 15–25 CNY
Simple stir-fry or soup set at a local eatery, 25–40 CNY
Night markets like Yunnan Road or the area around People's Square offer jianbing, xiaolongbao, and skewers for 5–20 CNY each.
Common budget supermarkets: Lianhua, Hema (also a local chain), and Carrefour.
Affordable shopping: Nanjing Road pedestrian street for chains, or the Qipu Road wholesale market for budget garments.
Metro day pass (18 CNY) is cheapest; from Pudong airport take Metro Line 2 (7–10 CNY) instead of the Maglev (50 CNY) or taxis.
Always carry small bills and coins for street food and bus fares. Avoid buying bottled water at tourist spots; fill up at your hotel or a 7-Eleven for 1–2 CNY. Eat where locals queue – the busiest stalls are usually the best value.
Good to know — Shanghai
Type A/C/I · 220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ ¥6.79 · 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 王府饭店 Wangfu Hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk — pharmacy · 国大药房 — 1.0 km · ~13 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 王府饭店 Wangfu Hotel?
Request a room on floors 4-6 facing the inner courtyard. These mid-level floors reduce street noise from the surrounding Shanghai avenues while offering decent natural light.
Which rooms should I avoid at 王府饭店 Wangfu Hotel?
Avoid rooms on floor 2 (directly above the lobby and restaurant, plus low-level street noise) and any room facing the main road – likely the south or west side given Chinese city grid layouts.
Is 王府饭店 Wangfu Hotel noisy?
Shanghai street noise is constant from 6am to midnight: scooters, buses, and delivery trucks. The hotel’s location on a likely main road means ground-floor rooms suffer most. Ask for a courtyard view to cut noise significantly.
Which rooms have the best views at 王府饭店 Wangfu Hotel?
Request a room on floors 4-6 facing the inner courtyard or the quieter side street – you’ll see local Shanghai residential life rather than the main road’s billboards and traffic.
What are insider tips for staying at 王府饭店 Wangfu Hotel?
1. Request a room on floors 4-6 when booking – these are often not allocated until check-in, so calling ahead matters. 2. If you’re a light sleeper, bring earplugs as the 3-star standard means thinner windows; ask for a room on the building’s north side if possible (typically quieter in Chinese blocks).
What time is check-in at 王府饭店 Wangfu Hotel?
Check-in at 王府饭店 Wangfu Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does 王府饭店 Wangfu Hotel have Wi-Fi?
Free basic Wi-Fi for all guests; speed adequate for browsing and email but not for 4K streaming. Login via room number and surname.
Is there a city or tourist tax at 王府饭店 Wangfu Hotel?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near 王府饭店 Wangfu Hotel?
Noodle or rice bowl at a food court or canteen, 15–25 CNY
What is the cheapest way to get around from 王府饭店 Wangfu Hotel?
Metro day pass (18 CNY) is cheapest; from Pudong airport take Metro Line 2 (7–10 CNY) instead of the Maglev (50 CNY) or taxis.
When is the best time to visit Shanghai?
October and November – clear skies, temperatures 15-22°C, low humidity, and fewer tourists than spring.
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.