Shanghai Yuanyang Hotel 上海远洋宾馆 · ★★★★
Officially ★★★★-star-rated hotel in Hongkou (虹口区) per the China Hotel Association directory. Star rating = quality certification; confirm foreign-guest acceptance with the hotel before booking.
📍 Location
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★★★★ Official rating Four-Star (high-end tier)
Listed in the China Hotel Association star-rated directory (national registry, assessed under GB/T 14308). Rating certifies hardware and service quality, not foreign-guest policy.
💬 What guests say ★ 4.6 · 74 reviews
The hotel was renovated and decorated to five-star standards. It's in the North Bund shipping cluster, right next to the North Bund and the International Shipping Center, with a lovely surroundings.
Great location in the heart of the North Bund, convenient for riverside walks. Plenty of food options nearby, plus several large shopping malls. The AIA Theatre is just steps away. The highlight is the revolving restaurant on the top floor, with beautiful views of the Huangpu River.
Exceeded expectations, very good. They helped upgrade us to a business room, which was very spacious. Although the hotel is a bit old, it's really convenient—easy access to the ferry terminal, the North Bund, and Raffles City. The hotel's revolving restaurant also offers great value for money, and the service is good.
Guest reviews via Ctrip, translated from Chinese.
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📍 Address
No. 1171 Dongdaming Road, Hongkou District, Shanghai, China
上海市虹口区东大名路1171号
Shanghai, China
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💰 Rates & booking
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Good to know
Does this hotel accept foreign guests?
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What does the star rating mean?
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