Meta Tree Hotel — a 143-room hotel on Lane 155, Weihai Road, in the Huangpu district, in the heart of Shanghai. Nanjing Pedestrian Street, People’s Square, The Bund, and Xintiandi are within easy walking distance, as is West Nanjing Road metro station – just nine minutes away on foot. For those who need to hurry, a free shuttle runs to the metro. This is one of those rare cases where you can stay in a three-star hotel in central Shanghai and get what you expect from more expensive hotels: attentive staff, complimentary upgrades, and a meet-and-greet at the station. Rooms are compact – from 12 to 25 m², but guests praise the cleanliness, and there’s a café downstairs with a cozy atmosphere and a breakfast buffet. The hotel is convenient for those who have come to Shanghai for two or three days and want to see the main sights on foot, returning to rest in a quiet lane.

Weihai Road: Exploring Shanghai on Foot

The Huangpu district is the historical center of Shanghai. The hotel is located in a quiet lane off Weihai Road, but Nanjing Road, the most famous shopping street, and People’s Square with the Grand Theatre are nearby. From here it’s easiest to walk to The Bund, Xintiandi, and the shopping malls. In the evening, the center shines with lights, and during the week days become calmer. The area is also good in the rain: the shopping centers around People’s Square are connected by walkways, and the Shanghai Museum and Grand Theatre can be visited without walking along the streets.

  • Nanjing Road — a pedestrian street with shops and signs.
  • People’s Square — the heart of Shanghai with a museum and the Grand Theatre.
  • The Bund (Wai Tan) — a waterfront promenade with views of Pudong.
  • Xintiandi — districts of old houses with cafes.

Travel tip: For The Bund, choose evening: the lights of the skyscrapers on the other side are especially beautiful. Weekends in the center are crowded, so it’s best to book dinner in advance. For getting around the city, the metro is more convenient, and you can get to the station by the hotel’s free shuttle.

Free Laundry and Gym

Although a three-star hotel, the range of amenities is useful for a longer stay. Free laundry room on the fifth floor with dryer, free gym, luggage storage, lockers, concierge service, VIP check-in, express check-in, room service, and filtered water are available. A business center, secretarial services, and conference hall are needed for business guests.

  • Free laundry and dryer
  • Free gym
  • Café on the first floor and breakfast buffet
  • Shuttle to the metro
  • Luggage storage and concierge

Rooms

The rooms are small: from 12 to 25 m² with one double bed, two single beds or a queen-size bed. There are also single and business options available. They’re fine for one or two nights, but if you’re staying longer, consider booking a larger category.

Service

Staff are attentive according to reviews: guests mention free upgrades and meeting at the metro station. This is a rare courtesy for a three-star hotel.

Rooms

The hotel offers the following room categories:

  • Featured Single Room — 15–18 m², 1 single bed. In the room: shower gel, hair conditioner, shower cap, desk, coffee/tea maker, bottled water, electric kettle.
  • A room with a queen-size bed — 15–20 m², 1 double bed. In the room: shower gel, hair conditioner, shower cap, desk, coffee/tea maker, bottled water, electric kettle.
  • Superior Cozy Double Bed Room (Memory Mattress + Mini Fridge + Relaxing Sleep) — 12–15 m², 1 double bed, view: city view. In the room: shower gel, hair conditioner, shower cap, sofa, desk, coffee/tea maker, bottled water.
  • Deluxe Twin Room — 20–25 m², 2 single beds. In the room: shower gel, hair conditioner, shower cap, desk, coffee/tea maker, bottled water, electric kettle.
  • Deluxe Queen Room — 15–20 m², 1 queen bed, view: city view. In the room: shower gel, hair conditioner, shower cap, sofa, desk, coffee/tea maker, bottled water.
  • Deluxe room with 2 beds — 20–25 m², 2 single beds, view: city view. In the room: shower gel, hair conditioner, shower cap, desk, coffee/tea maker, bottled water, electric kettle.
  • Deluxe triple room — 25–30 m², 3 single beds. In the room: shower gel, hair conditioner, shower cap, desk, coffee/tea maker, bottled water, electric kettle.

Buffet & Cafe

There’s a buffet restaurant on the first floor serving Chinese and European dishes – guests describe it as plentiful and tasty. Next to it, on the lower floor, there’s a cafe with a cozy atmosphere, like a small neighborhood establishment.

For dinner, head out into the neighboring districts: there are plenty of cafes nearby serving Shanghai soup buns, fried dumplings (sheng-jian), and noodles with onion sauce. Nanjing Road is busy in the evenings but offers an enormous choice. If you want something more intimate, look for alleys around the main street – small cafes and tea houses open up there in the evening, and prices are lower than on the main street.

Hotel Pros & Cons

What Guests Appreciate

  • Nanjing Road, People’s Square and The Bund nearby.
  • Free shuttle to the metro and free upgrades.
  • Free laundry room and gym.
  • Buffet restaurant and cafe in the building.
  • Attentive staff.

Things to Know in Advance

  • Rooms are small, sometimes around 12 m².
  • The center is noisy in the evening hours.
  • Three stars: this isn’t luxury, but a practical hotel.
  • Metro is a nine-minute walk away; it’s more convenient with luggage to take the shuttle.

What Guests Usually Write

Guests most often praise the location, cleanliness, courteous staff and breakfast. They appreciate the free services. Dissatisfied guests write about the cramped rooms.

How to Book Meta Tree Hotel

If you need a little more space, choose a Superior or deluxe category instead of the compact ones. Select your dates in the “Where to book” block and complete the booking in rubles; you’ll see the payment method on the last step.