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Jumeirah Himalayas Hotel ShanghaivsMingtown Etour Youth Hostel
Both properties are praised by professionals. Overall, Jumeirah Himalayas Hotel Shanghai is preferred by most reviewers compared to Mingtown Etour Youth Hostel. Jumeirah Himalayas Hotel Shanghai has a TripExpert Score of 79 with endorsements from 8 sources such as Lonely Planet, Afar Magazine and Star Service.
Jumeirah Himalayas Hotel Shanghai
Concierge
Condé Nast Traveler
Star Service
Gayot
Time Out
Forbes Travel Guide
Afar Magazine
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
No.1108 Meihua Road, Pudong New District, Shanghai 201204
From $95/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge "The location means the majority of guests are exhibition and conference attendees, plus adventurous upscale travelers with an interest in art."
Condé Nast Traveler99.6
"A 401-room high-style hotel across from the international exhibition center in Pudong." Full review
Star Service "This deluxe operation stems from Middle Eastern roots and is right at home in luxury-focused Pudong, attracting business and leisure travelers to its doors in great numbers." Full review
Gayot "When guests enter the Jumeirah Himalayas Hotel's stunning sixteen-meter-high lobby... they will feel as if they've stepped into an ancient Chinese history lesson."
Time Out "The hotel boasts 401 rooms, including 61 suites; four restaurants including a steakhouse and Japanese sushi/teppanyaki restaurant; and a swimming pool and fitness centre." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"Upon arriving at Jumeirah Himalayas Hotel, you’ll immediately notice the futuristic perpendicular patterns covering the building’s façade." Full review
Afar Magazine "This property opened in March 2011 under the direction of Arata Isozaki, the mind behind the design of Barcelona’s Olympic Stadium and the Los Angeles MOCA." Full review
Lonely Planet "With its huge lobby hung with traditional Chinese paintings as a vast overhead screen swarms with hypnotic, colourful images... this unique hotel is simply jaw-dropping." Full review
Michelin Guide "The Vegas-like excess of the public spaces, the accommodations come in rather on the tasteful end of things; they’re unflaggingly luxe in their comforts and equipment" Full review
Mingtown Etour Youth Hostel Time Out
Rough Guide Lonely Planet
No.55 JiangYin Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai 200003
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Air Conditioning
- Baggage storage
Time Out "One of many Mingtown hostel locations across China, this one conveniently located adjacent to People's Square. Dorm beds start at 50RMB." Full review
Rough Guide Star
"This is the best of the cheapies, being very well located – tucked in the alleyway behind Tomorrow Square, right beside Renmin Park – yet quiet and surprisingly affordable."
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"One of Shànghǎi’s best youth hostels, E-tour has a historic alleyway setting and pleasant rooms, some with reproduction antique furniture." Full review
