Name: House Inn (Shanghai Caobao Road)
Address: No.275 Guiping Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai 200233 China, Shanghai, Shanghai, Shanghai, 200233, China
Rating: 8

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Xuhui

Shanghai Botanical Garden

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

Taikang Road

Jing An Temple

Shanghai Museum

Shanghai Art Museum

People's Square

South Yunnan Road

Old Town God Temple Snack Street

Yuyuan Bazaar

Shanghai Museum of Pen and Ink

Nanjing Road Shopping District

Yu Yuan Garden

Shanghai Natural History Museum

The Bund

Shanghai International Convention Centre

Shanghai Natural Wild Insect Kingdom

Oriental Pearl Tower

Jin Mao Tower

Shanghai Science and Technology Museum

Disneyland Shanghai

Airport Pudong

Shanghai Pudong International Airport

House Inn (Shanghai Caobao Road)

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BEWARE WHEN BOOKING DIRECT WITH HOTEL!!! MANAGEMENT IS UNSCRUPULOUS! DO NOT DIVULGE YOUR CREDIT CARD DETAILS TO THEM! We had to turn back from Llhasa due to the riots and found ourselves in Shanghai. We called Old House Inn on the day we arrived (Friday) to check if they had any last minute rooms available for Friday to Sunday. After being informed that the hotel was fully booked for Friday, the receptionist Nicky said she would get back on availability for Sat and Sun as somebody may be cancelling his booking. We then made arrangements to stay with a friend when she called back (Friday evening) and said they had a room available for both nights but that we would have to change rooms. I made the mistake of giving the hotel my credit card details as a guarantee, thinking that it was a reputable place from all the reviews I read on the internet. On Saturday morning, however, we thought that we might as well stay put at our friend’s place and called to check if we could cancel our reservation. We were told that it was not a problem and that I would not be charged for it. 

On Monday afternoon, however, as we were waiting for our flight back to Singapore, I received a call from the hotel, “a courtesy call to inform you that we will be charging you a full night’s rate for your cancellation”. That was certainly all the courtesy I received from them, having had the phone slammed down on me when I tried to explain that I was told earlier that there would be no cancellation fee. Upon reaching home, I called my credit card company to check if there was a charge made by Old House Inn, or a hotel in Shanghai, on or after Mar24. No, I was informed and told not to worry since I did not give the hotel the security number on my credit card. When I received my credit card bill, needless to say, I was shocked to find a charge of RMB1030 on Mar24 to, not the Old House Inn, but to Laoshiguang Restaurant! My credit card company now says that the money has been paid to them and it is up to the hotel whether they want to give me a refund, especially since everything was done over the phone. The hotel apparently has phone records, which they quote in support of their argument, but when I asked them to check on the second call I made they seem to have no record or memory of it. It is one thing to be charged a cancellation fee, and another to be told that there would be no charge and to later be charged the full room rate for “no show” and to be told by the hotel manager I have no choice about the matter!

Unscrupulous Management!

A very private, calm and peaceful house with excellent exterior and interior design. The service is personal, helpful and warm. Two minutes walk across Chashu Road, there are lovely restaurants and bars. Walking inside the small streets away from the main road near the restaurants will lead you to some very interesting residential house built around 1920. 

Ten minutes walk to Jing An Park and Temple, best visited in the early
morning around 7:30 a.m. Walking around Jing An Temple will let you see many nice building of 1920's - one of the best experience for my visit in Shanghai.

Lovely and peaceful hotel and neighbourhood

We wanted an alternative to the megachain hotels, and our first choice (Hotel No. 9) was booked,so our agent found this. We loved the antiques, the charm, etc. We had a large room on the second floor with a King size bed - and yes, the traditional cement mattress. I guess you'd have to stay at the Sheraton for a softer one....

We had adequate air conditioning, the bathroom was big and clean, and we liked the breakfasts, tho we also sometimes ordered a ala carte for something heartier. Didn't eat at the restaurant since there's so much available in Shanghai, but it was pleasant.

The staff were very friendly, there's a computer near the front desk for free internet, and we could walk to the french quarter. All in all,
a good alternative to staying at a hotel where you could be in any city in the world.....this is definitely a Shanghai experience.


Great Litlle Boutique Hotel

Had a great stay at this hotel. The rooms were big and had great interior design. The service was also excellent and the staff was very friendly and accomodating.

The hotel restaurant was also very interesting.  It was very modern and hip, a stark contrast from the supposed-Chinese-inn atmosphere of the hotel.  Food was delicious, although the free breakfast got boring on the 3rd day. Same menu every day. 

Location was great too. It is right by many little shops, bakeries, and the train station. Taxis are easily accessible too. 

One thing to note. If you are expecting a totally Chinese traditional inn experience, you might be a little disappointed. Don't expect too much.


Hip in old-skool style

Quickly:
- Boutique hotel
- GREAT restaurant attached
- Spotless very sparely, but chic-ly decorated rooms
- 12 minute taxi ride to The Bund
- Staff driver who will pick you up and organize day trips

It's called the Old House Inn because it's in a very cool OLD HOUSE. If you're looking for a non-corporate and more charming place to stay in Shanghai, stay here. I think they have about 20ish rooms all of which are spotless with chocolate wooden floors, antique furniture and good [firm] beds. 

Over the course of ten days, I stayed in two different rooms. Room 201 is large, has a very comfortable queen bed and a few tables. It also has two french door windows that open to a balcony that overlooks the [very tasty] restaurant attached to the property - A Future Perfect [where you eat your basic breakfast]. This restaurant has a great covered patio and serves excellent martinis. I eventually moved to the 3rd floor to a very cozy room with a slanted ceiling which I nicknamed the Anne Frank room. I was alone and so it seriously didn't matter. 

I loved this place. It was very easy to stay in and the staff wrote all my destinations down before hopping into a taxi. 

There is no common room or computer for guests [although I believe the rooms have wireless access]. You can hang in the restaurant/bar if you need some social interaction.


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