This time when I came to Yangpu, Shanghai for business, I deliberately avoided the crowded internet famous hotels in the Wujiaochang commercial district and chose Baolong Hotel Shanghai. After staying there, I realized that this old hotel, located next to the university, had hidden the most reassuring sense of security for living in Shanghai and had become the most comfortable destination for my trip to Shanghai.
Walking over 500 meters from Jiangwan Sports Stadium Station on Metro Line 10, you don't have to take a detour with your luggage. Along the way, you can also see the old school gate of Fudan University, and the streets are filled with a youthful atmosphere. As soon as I arrived at the entrance of the hotel, the security guard stepped forward to help open the glass door and took my backpack with the information in it. He smiled and reminded me that during the evening rush hour in the Wujiaochang business district, avoiding certain spots could save me a lot of time. At the moment I pushed open the lobby, there was no excessive luxury stacking, warm toned lighting, and clean space, which instantly relieved my fatigue from sitting on the high-speed train all the way.
When checking in, the front desk staff heard that I was coming to Yangpu University to attend an academic conference. They took the initiative to arrange a quiet room on a high-rise building far away from the elevator entrance, and even handed me a handwritten note with the nearby university's commuting route marked on it. They even quietly told me where to eat the authentic Fudan cafeteria's signature dishes. As soon as I opened the door, I was pleasantly surprised to find that the room was spacious and bright. The partially renovated room, which was just completed in 2024, had no sense of antiquity. The soft furnishings in light tones were matched with clean solid wood furniture, and the view from the window could directly see the lights of the Wujiaochang commercial district in the distance. In the evening, when I opened the curtains, the traffic slowly flowed around the island, full of the vibrant atmosphere of Shanghai. The room was cleaned spotlessly, and the bedding was fluffy and soft. After a busy day of meetings, lying down for a while relieved the soreness all over my body.
The most unforgettable thing is the homely taste in the hotel. The next morning, I went to have a buffet breakfast. There are all kinds of Shanghai special breakfast, such as fried buns, small Wonton, and rice cakes. The soybean milk is so fragrant that even people like me who don't like sweet drinks two bowls of it. I don't want to go out in the evening. The Chinese restaurant downstairs orders our Braised pork belly. The temperature is properly controlled, fat but not greasy. The assorted stir fried vegetables are fresh and sweet. You don't have to queue up in the old city to eat authentic home cooking.
Living here for a few days, traveling and having fun are particularly worry free. It takes only ten minutes to walk to Wujiaochang Wanda Plaza, where various internet famous restaurants, trendy shops, and cinemas are available. After strolling the streets at night, you can walk back slowly and arrive in less than ten minutes, even saving you a taxi. Drive fifteen minutes directly to Gongqing Forest Park, no need to wake up early and rush to open the park. After sleeping enough, take a leisurely walk and have a picnic in the forest during off peak hours, without having to wait in long queues. In my spare time, I walked along the university trail beside me, and wutong leaves fell on the ground. The students' laughter and talk were in my ears, as if I had suddenly returned to college time. I accidentally left my USB drive in my room before leaving. After checking out, I realized that I was trying it out and called the front desk. That afternoon, I received a package sent back by the hotel, without even covering the shipping cost.
Throughout the stay, there were no deliberate internet celebrity gimmicks, but the comfort of an old hotel was perfectly integrated with the youthful atmosphere around the university. Compared to the crowded accommodations in the business district, the quietness and comfort of Baolong Hotel Shanghai actually made me feel a different fireworks atmosphere in Shanghai. Next time I come to Yangpu for business, I will definitely choose this place directly.Show more