[2025 Shanghai Hotels] Travel Guide for Pacific Hotel (Updated Jul)

The other accommodation we stayed at in Shanghai this time was located in the very center of the city. From the hotel, you can walk to Nanjing Road. It's very convenient...📍Pacific Hotel This hotel is located in the very center of the city. It's a vintage European-style accommodation with carpets and wooden furniture. Taking pictures in the hotel is very beautiful. —- 🫶🏻 The staff at the lobby were very helpful. Someone could communicate in English. We once asked them to help us call a taxi because the app couldn't call one at that time. They came to call one and waited to send us to the taxi. They also told the driver that they were customers at the hotel. —- 🛌 The room we stayed in was a twin bed. We were very lucky that we got a corner room because it seemed to be larger than the other rooms. The room was so much bigger that we could leave both suitcases open without having to close them. —- 🛀 The bathroom here has a bathtub and a window right next to the sink. In the morning, the light comes in this way. It's very beautiful. I like the natural light when putting on makeup. Because the bedroom lights are a bit darker —- 🏨 There is a water dispenser downstairs in the lobby of the hotel. You can go downstairs at night. When you come out of the hotel, you can walk for less than 2 minutes to New World shopping mall. We stop by this mall every day. We go to eat and find delicious restaurants + buy bubble tea before going out. —- 🛍️ You can walk to Nanjing Road to shop and then bring your stuff back to the hotel. You can rest and go out again in the evening. It is about 500 meters away. The sidewalk is wide and very easy to walk. —- 💰The room rate is ~2725 baht (the price of accommodation may be different in each period) —- #TravelChina #TravelShanghai #AccommodationChina #AccommodationShanghai #AccommodationReview #HotelReview #ShanghaiHotelReview #TravelAbroad #TravelAbroadByYourself #TravelAbroadByYourself

As a history and architecture enthusiast who has wandered through countless heritage buildings in Shanghai on weekends, today I bring you the story of the 96-year-old "Old Klass" landmark at 108 West Nanjing Road—The Jinjiang Hotel. Emerging from People's Square subway station, your gaze is immediately drawn to the 9-meter-tall gilded clock tower, resembling an Italian crown perched atop West Nanjing Road. This is the Hua'an Building (now The Jinjiang Hotel), completed in 1926—Shanghai's first skyscraper that topped the city's skyline 8 years before the Park Hotel. Though "only" 38 meters tall by today's standards, it once commanded panoramic views of the Shanghai Race Club! Upon closer inspection, the building's lower two floors are entirely clad in granite, featuring rugged stone columns and splayed stone steps. Architect Elliott Hazzard played with eclectic styles: Romanesque arches carved from single granite blocks resemble tailored trouser cuffs, while the 9-meter gilded clock tower supported by Corinthian columns crowns the structure like a gentleman's top hat. Pushing through the original 1926 brass-handled revolving door, the lobby reveals an intricately carved lily-patterned dome. The 18 marble columns with cloud motifs are said to be single blocks of Italian marble shipped overseas. The vintage elevator doors still retain their cast-iron vine patterns—cool and weighty to the touch. A right turn leads to a mezzanine level where an unassuming wooden door opens to a 15㎡ history room. Small but packed with artifacts: ✅ 1945 wedding banquet invitation of General Zhang Lingfu ✅ 1950s silverware donated by overseas Chinese from Southeast Asia ✅ Hundreds of historic photos: Chiang Kai-shek's inscriptions, Soong Ching-ling's press conferences, and Premier Zhou Enlai receiving foreign guests ✅ Registration books from its days as Overseas Chinese Hotel 📜 The building's story rivals the drama of "Blossoms Shanghai," having witnessed the city's tumultuous history: ➡️ 1926: Headquarters of China's first domestic insurance company "Hua'an Union," then Shanghai's tallest building (8 years before Park Hotel) ➡️ 1940: Transformed into The Jinjiang Hotel—where Zhang Lingfu held his wedding ➡️ 1958: Renamed Overseas Chinese Hotel, hosting returning diaspora ➡️ 1992: Reverted to The Jinjiang Hotel to this day 📍: 108 West Nanjing Road, Huangpu District (opposite Exit 8 of People's Square Station, Metro Lines 1/2/8) ⏰ History Room: 🆓 10:00-16:00

Hotel near Nanjing Lu Pedestrian Street, convenient transportation 📍Pacific Hotel is located at No. 108 Nanjing West Road, Huangpu District, 200003 Shanghai, China It is a 4-star hotel with a classic atmosphere, located opposite People's Square and near Nanjing Pedestrian Street, making travel and tourism in Shanghai very convenient. Hotel facilities ➡️Free Wi-Fi in public areas ➡️There are restaurants and cafes ➡️There is an airport shuttle service ➡️There is a meeting room for use ➡️There is a currency exchange service ➡️Taxi booking service ➡️Wake-up service ➡️It is a non-smoking room ➡️There is a laundry service ➡️There is a luggage storage service #TravelChina #ShanghaiHotelReview #TravelChinaByYourself #TravelChinaTogether #pacifichotel #HotelReview #ShanghaiHotel #HotelsNearShanghaiMRT

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City roaming is not just about the scenery, but also about a deeper understanding and imagination of urban life... The Bund, a place of prosperity and fireworks, where the winds of change meet Nanjing Road is one of the most prosperous areas in old Shanghai. Since the opening of Shanghai to trade in the mid-19th century, Nanjing Road has become an important window for Shanghai's foreign exchange. Due to its geographical location and commercial prosperity, Nanjing Road, known as the "Ten Mile Foreign Market" in the early 20th century, was already famous at home and abroad, dominating the Far East. Now, more than a hundred years later, Nanjing Road has long since changed, leaving only those old buildings to witness the long history... Located at 108 West Nanjing Road, Shanghai Jinmen Hotel is one of Shanghai's outstanding historical buildings. Originally known as Hua'an Building, Jinmen Hotel was originally the site of the first Chinese insurance company in Shanghai, Hua'an Hequn Life Insurance Company, founded by Chinese businessmen. Jinmen Hotel, an Italian-style building, was founded in 1926 and designed by the American architectural firm Harshad & Co. It was once the tallest building in the Ten Mile Foreign Market. After the Battle of Songhu on August 13, the building was rented by Hong Kong Chinese and renamed "Jinmen Hotel". In 1958, the hotel was renamed Overseas Chinese Hotel, becoming an elegant residence for overseas Chinese traveling to and from the mainland. In 1992, the hotel reverted to its original name, "Jinmen Hotel", and has remained unchanged to this day. Jinmen Hotel was once a gathering place for celebrities and socialites in old Shanghai. For example, the legendary singer of the Republic of China, Li Xianglan, was a regular visitor here... Citywalk Shanghai, you will find that every historical building here carries the legendary stories and cultural heritage of old Shanghai... The Bund

| Jin Jiang Pacific Hotel. Excellent location, next to the International Hotel, located on Nanjing Road, close to Huanghe Road 97-year-old Italian-style building, formerly the tallest building in Shanghai, the former site of Hua'an Building, facing the racecourse (now People's Square) However, unfortunately, although it retains the Italian style, the interior decoration of the hotel rooms is not in line with the trend of the times, so it can only be rated as three stars I hope to follow the popularity of Huanghe Road and make some modifications. The interior is really more restored to the style of the last century than the Peace Hotel Address - Jin Jiang Pacific Hotel, Shanghai

🚃 With the popular TV series 'Blossoms' airing, this Shanghai road, once forgotten by time, has come back into people's view. There's no Boss Huang, no Miss Wang, nor Zhenzhen Garden on Huanghe Road, but this newly popular Shanghai internet-famous road is indeed Huanghe Road. 🏘️ Compared to Wukang Road, it is closer to the Bund. There are many historical buildings along this road, and the well-known International Hotel is located here. Of course, the long queues of people waiting to buy the butterfly pastries also show its unique taste, attracting many tourists to purchase eagerly. 🏞️ The Taisheng Garden on Huanghe Road is the prototype of the Zhenzhen Garden in the TV series 'Blossoms'. Although it doesn't have the thrilling business battles or the passionate Miss Wang as in the TV series, it retains the authentic flavor of the old Shanghai alleys. 🌄 The spareribs rice cake mentioned in 'Blossoms' was reportedly not sold on this road before. With the TV series' explosion in popularity, many shops along the road started selling spareribs rice cakes. Personally, I find the taste average, but some might find it delicious. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and I'm not accustomed to it. Xinghua Lou, however, is an old Shanghai brand that I highly recommend for friends to try. ❤️‍🔥 The end of Huanghe Road is East Nanjing Road, and at the end is the Bund. The world-renowned Peace Hotel is located here, which is also the office of Boss Huang in 'Blossoms'. It takes about 15 minutes to walk from the Peace Hotel to Zhenzhen Garden on Huanghe Road. 🚗 Transportation tips: Take the subway lines 2, 8, or 1 to People's Square Station, exit 8, and walk about 100 meters to reach. 🔍 Nearby famous brands: Jinmen Hotel, International Hotel, Taisheng Garden, Xinghua Lou 📍 Detailed address: Huanghe Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai

Take advantage of the weekend for a flower-themed City Walk to experience the old Shanghai cuisine and the lively atmosphere. Stroll and eat without retracing your steps. Route: Jinxian Road, Kaisiling Huanghe Road (International Hotel, Dingsheng Cake, Taisheng Garden), Yong'an Department Store, Spare Ribs Rice Cake, Peace Hotel, No. 27 on the Bund, Waibaidu Bridge, Zhapu Road Jinxian Road (Night Tokyo): A 10-minute walk from South Shaanxi Road subway station. In just over 400 meters, you can feel the local atmosphere of Shanghai, gathering many famous local restaurants such as Hai Jinzi, Lanxin Restaurant, and Chun Restaurant. Kaisiling (Uncle loves to eat): Walk from Jinxian Road along Maoming Road to West Nanjing Road and turn left to reach Kaisiling in 15 minutes. Kaisiling is most famous for its white cream chestnut cake, full of childhood memories. Huanghe Road: About a 20-minute walk from Kaisiling International Hotel: The most famous is the butterfly pastry, 325 yuan for a large piece. If you don't want to queue, it is recommended to open the takeaway app, and you can buy it on Meituan. Personally, I think the butterfly pastry from the Food One Store is tastier, which you will pass by on the way, so you can try it! Xinghua Lou Dingsheng Cake (Uncle likes): Right opposite the International Hotel, they had stopped selling Dingsheng Cake, but after the popularity of the area, they started selling it again recently, 16 yuan a box. Taisheng Garden (The prototype of Zhizhen Garden): It is said to be booked a month in advance, so just take a quick photo at the entrance. Yong'an Department Store (The prototype of Hulian Department Store): Walk along Nanjing Road to Zhejiang Road to reach Yong'an Department Store, one of the first department stores in old Shangha

The Golden Gate Hotel was completed in 1926, eight years earlier than the International Hotel, and was the tallest building in Shanghai at the time. The hotel's building plan is in the shape of an "I" character, and its facade adopts the neoclassical Renaissance style to form a three-section structure. The main entrance is built with marble columns, stone beams, stone walls and stone steps, and the stone steps are in the shape of a figure eight leading directly to the lobby on the second floor. The interior of the hotel is gorgeously decorated, with exquisite stone carvings on the stone pillars and stone ceilings. Tips: You can buy the International Hotel's butterfly cakes in the hotel's theater cafe. Although you buy them by the piece, it's worth it because you don't have to queue. language:

Day one: Sha Mei Building—Rock Bund Source Store—Hami Building—Yuanmingyuan Apartment—Peace Hotel Day two: Yuyuan Road—Paramount—Changde Apartment—Shanghai Exhibition Center—Ping An Building—Meiqi Grand Theater—Zhang Garden—Taiseng Garden Restaurant (Huangpu Store)—Changjiang Apartment—International Hotel—Jinmen Grand Hotel Day three: Fumin Road, Julu Road, Changle Road—Lanxin Grand Theater—Cathay Cinema (Huaihai Middle Road Store)—Shannan Village—Belden Apartment—Antique Garden—Fuxing Square—Sinan Mansion—Chongqing Apartment—Blackstone Apartment—Clement Apartment—Elizabeth Apartment—Wukang Building

I went to Shanghai over the New Year holidays. The hotel I stayed at was the Jin Jiang Pacific Hotel in People's Square. This is a classic hotel that opened in 1926 and was the best. I arrived in the morning and thought I'd just leave my luggage there, but I was able to check in, which was very helpful. The amenities were in a nice box, but the contents were just average lol It was a little old, but it was cheap and in the center of the city, so I had no complaints. #HotelReview

The hotel is located next to the International Hotel. It is an Italian-style building with a glorious history. Advantages: The hotel is in a prime location. The People's Square subway station is just across the road. The transportation is extremely convenient. It is very affordable among the hotels in this area. The stone steps at the door are also very photogenic. It is easy to reach the Huanghe Road Snack Street within 5 minutes, where you can taste the more famous Shanghai snacks such as Jiajia Tangbao and Xiaoyang Shengjian. You can buy some popular butterfly cakes to try when passing by the Western Pastry Department of the International Hotel. If you want to eat local dishes, you can also order at the Xinghualou at the intersection. You can eat and eat along Nanjing West Road. You can take a photo at the Starbucks at the corner of Shimen Road and Nanjing West Road, order a cup of coffee, and then have a Shanghai-style mixed breakfast with the egg pancake (jianbingguozi) on Wujiang Road. If you have good legs, you can choose a good weather to walk all the way to Jing'an Temple, take a city tour, and then have lunch at the Renhe Pavilion (1 star tire) behind Jing'an Temple-crab roe rice, drunken crab, and Shede are the three recommended dishes. Disadvantages: The hotel facilities are really a bit old, and the carpet feels a bit dirty. It is recommended for young couples without children or young backpackers with limited budget to stay for 1 or 2 days.