Chenjia Hotel is located at 288 Huanghe Road, in the Hongkou district and a two-minute walk from Xinzha Road metro station. It’s a budget option without a pool or restaurant, but it has what’s most important for a traveler: a clean bed, hot water, and good transport links. Rooms are small, ranging from twelve to eighteen square meters, with either a double bed or two single beds. There are 116 rooms in total, and there’s a non-smoking floor. Guests note the cleanliness and peaceful nights. The hotel is suitable for travelers who don’t spend their days in their room, but instead explore Nanjing Road, the Bund, and People’s Square. Early check-in and check-out are processed quickly thanks to electronic document scanning at reception.
Huanghe Road: Between People’s Square and the Railway Station
Huanghe Road is located in Shanghai’s central district north of Nanjing Road, near People’s Square, the Shanghai Science and Technology Museum, and the Shanghai Grand Theatre. The Xinzha Road metro station is nearby, allowing for quick access to the railway station, the Bund, and Xintiandi. Shanghai Railway Station is on the same line, so the hotel is convenient for transit stays. Nearby are shopping malls like Joy City, cafes, and small shops. If you have a free evening, walk to the Science and Technology Museum and the Grand Theatre, then to the square where the building lighting comes on after sunset. The journey takes less time than it looks on the map and doesn’t require the metro.
- Nanjing Road — a pedestrian shopping street.
- People’s Square — museums and park.
- Shanghai Grand Theatre — concert hall in the square.
- Xintiandi — restaurants in old quarters.
Travel tip: If you’re arriving by train, check which station your train arrives at – there are several in Shanghai, and Hongqiao is far away. From Huanghe Road, you need to walk to Xinzha Road metro station, rather than looking for another.
Minimal Amenities, But All the Essentials
This is a hotel without frills. Services listed include an elevator, non-smoking floor, water purifier, ventilation, clothes steamer, translator, and 24-hour video surveillance. Wi-Fi is free in some rooms. Check-in is via electronic keys, and you can order taxis and set alarms at reception.
- Elevator and non-smoking floor
- Free Wi-Fi in some rooms
- Taxi and alarm ordering
- Steamer and water purifier
- Video surveillance and security
Rooms
Room sizes start at twelve square meters, so it can be tight with a lot of luggage. There are rooms with a double bed and two single beds, as well as business options.
Who is it for?
Ideal for those staying just a few nights who value price and location. For longer stays and families with lots of baggage, you’d be better off choosing something more spacious.
Where to Eat
The hotel doesn’t have a restaurant, so you’ll need to find breakfast nearby. There are plenty of inexpensive cafes around Huanghe Road serving filled buns, soy milk, flatbreads and meat noodles in the morning.
In the evening, you can walk to Nanjing Road, where restaurants for every budget open up – from dumplings to Shanghai cuisine. Water and snacks are sold in the nearby stores. For a large family or group of several days, it’s more convenient to book two rooms than squeeze into one: twelve square meters is designed for a traveler who only sleeps in the room.
Pros and Cons of Chenjia Hotel
What Guests Appreciate
- Two minutes’ walk to Xinzha Road metro station.
- Nanjing Road and People’s Square are within walking distance.
- Non-smoking floor and free Wi-Fi in some rooms.
- Cleanliness, as mentioned by guests.
- Budget-friendly option in the city center.
What You Should Know in Advance
- Rooms are very small.
- No restaurant or pool.
- Minimal service, no concierge.
- The area is noisy during the day and evening.
What Guests Say
Guests praise the location near the metro and cleanliness, calling the hotel convenient for a short stopover. Comments relate to room sizes and simplicity.
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