Our pick
Renaissance Shanghai Caohejing Hotel
Shanghai, CN
★ 5-star9.2/10206 reviews
2.6 km (1.6 mi) from original
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Holiday Inn Express Shanghai Gumei by IHG vs Similar Hotels
Compare similar hotels across guest insights, rooms, location, amenities, value, nearby attractions and suitability to understand the trade-offs before you choose.
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Best overall fit
✓Why it stands out
Rooms
9.6High satisfaction with room cleanliness and quality.
Cleanliness
9.2Clean room and friendly staff mentioned in positive reviews.
Location
8.7Location is good, though some mentioned it is far from the city center.
Hotels (4 selected)
Original hotel
Mercure Shanghai Hongqiao South
Shanghai, CN
★ 4-star8.6/10124 reviews
1.7 km (1.1 mi) from original
Our pick
Renaissance Shanghai Caohejing Hotel
Shanghai, CN
★ 5-star9.2/10206 reviews
2.6 km (1.6 mi) from original
SSAW Boutique Hotel Shanghai South Xuhui
Shanghai, CN
★ 4-star9.1/10125 reviews
3.7 km (2.3 mi) from original
Trade-offs
What you may gain by choosing another hotel.
Key differences
Rooms
SSAW Boutique Hotel Shanghai South Xuhui9.7
Mercure Shanghai Hongqiao South8.5
Cleanliness
Renaissance Shanghai Caohejing Hotel9.2
Holiday Inn Express Shanghai Gumei by IHG8.4
Service
Holiday Inn Express Shanghai Gumei by IHG9.3
Renaissance Shanghai Caohejing Hotel8.1
Food & Breakfast
Renaissance Shanghai Caohejing Hotel9.2
SSAW Boutique Hotel Shanghai South Xuhui8.2
Amenities & Facilities
Renaissance Shanghai Caohejing Hotel9.7
Mercure Shanghai Hongqiao South8.6
Value
SSAW Boutique Hotel Shanghai South Xuhui9.7
Mercure Shanghai Hongqiao South8.6
Mercure Shanghai Hongqiao South amenity advantages
Wheelchair accessibleAirport shuttle
Renaissance Shanghai Caohejing Hotel amenity advantages
Swimming poolSpa/wellness centerBreakfast in the room
Distance from original
The compared hotels differ by 2.0 km.
Mercure Shanghai Hongqiao South: 1.7 km (1.1 mi)
SSAW Boutique Hotel Shanghai South Xuhui: 3.7 km (2.3 mi)
Detailed comparison
Guest score
Holiday Inn Express Shanghai Gumei by IHG
8.8/10Mercure Shanghai Hongqiao South
8.6/10Renaissance Shanghai Caohejing Hotel
9.2/10SSAW Boutique Hotel Shanghai South Xuhui
9.1/10Rooms
Holiday Inn Express Shanghai Gumei by IHG
9.3Rooms are clean, spacious, and modern with great attention to detail.
Mercure Shanghai Hongqiao South
8.5Generally good room quality, though some mentioned cold rooms and uncomfortable pillows.
Renaissance Shanghai Caohejing Hotel
9.6High satisfaction with room cleanliness and quality.
SSAW Boutique Hotel Shanghai South Xuhui
9.7Rooms were described as lovely and spacious, although some commented on outdated decor.
Cleanliness
Holiday Inn Express Shanghai Gumei by IHG
8.4Generally clean but some guests mentioned issues with breakfast.
Mercure Shanghai Hongqiao South
8.4Some reviews mentioned good cleanliness, but also noted issues such as a strong smell of smoke.
Renaissance Shanghai Caohejing Hotel
9.2Clean room and friendly staff mentioned in positive reviews.
SSAW Boutique Hotel Shanghai South Xuhui
8.7Some reviews mentioned cleanliness positively, but there were also concerns about road noise and some dirty towels.
Location
Holiday Inn Express Shanghai Gumei by IHG
8.4Located in a quiet area, but some guests noted inconvenience in distance to metro.
Mercure Shanghai Hongqiao South
8.4Location was strategic, but some found it a bit far from central areas.
Renaissance Shanghai Caohejing Hotel
8.7Location is good, though some mentioned it is far from the city center.
SSAW Boutique Hotel Shanghai South Xuhui
8.8The hotel is well located, close to the train station, but some reviews mentioned it was a bit far from main areas.
Service
Holiday Inn Express Shanghai Gumei by IHG
9.3Staff are friendly and helpful; special mention of June Wang and James Cheng for exceptional service.
Mercure Shanghai Hongqiao South
8.8Overall good service, but some staff had language barriers.
Renaissance Shanghai Caohejing Hotel
8.1Negative feedback from the manager's attitude and canceled reservation.
SSAW Boutique Hotel Shanghai South Xuhui
9.2Most staff were friendly, though there were instances of unresponsiveness from certain staff members.
Sleep & Noise
Holiday Inn Express Shanghai Gumei by IHG
—Mercure Shanghai Hongqiao South
—Renaissance Shanghai Caohejing Hotel
—SSAW Boutique Hotel Shanghai South Xuhui
—Food & Breakfast
Holiday Inn Express Shanghai Gumei by IHG
8.4Breakfast selection varies, with some positive comments but also criticism about specific items.
Mercure Shanghai Hongqiao South
9.0Reviews highlighted the amazing breakfast options, highly rated by guests.
Renaissance Shanghai Caohejing Hotel
9.2Breakfast highlighted positively, but coffee and tea received criticism.
SSAW Boutique Hotel Shanghai South Xuhui
8.2Breakfast quality was criticized by some as poor, with limited variety over several days.
Amenities & Facilities
Holiday Inn Express Shanghai Gumei by IHG
8.9Standard amenities for a hotel of this tier.
Mercure Shanghai Hongqiao South
8.6Amenities were positively viewed, although some lacked clarity in service.
Renaissance Shanghai Caohejing Hotel
9.7Facilities and staff are well-rated.
SSAW Boutique Hotel Shanghai South Xuhui
9.2Laundry facilities available; small gym is effective but not ideal for larger crowds.
Value
Holiday Inn Express Shanghai Gumei by IHG
8.8Considered good value based on the overall experience, despite some minor issues.
Mercure Shanghai Hongqiao South
8.6Good value especially for the breakfast and other offerings.
Renaissance Shanghai Caohejing Hotel
9.6Overall positive feedback on quality for price.
SSAW Boutique Hotel Shanghai South Xuhui
9.7Guests felt the price was reasonable for the quality offered.
Landmarks
Holiday Inn Express Shanghai Gumei by IHG
古美公园Mercure Shanghai Hongqiao South
闵行体育公园Renaissance Shanghai Caohejing Hotel
艾米莉安SSAW Boutique Hotel Shanghai South Xuhui
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