Holiday Inn Express Putuo Shanghai  

In Putuo, Shanghai — a riverside base beside the Suzhou River between Jing'an and Changning, just a 4-minute walk to Metro Lines 11 and 13 with easy transfers to Line 2 for Hongqiao and Pudong airports; about 20 minutes by taxi to Hongqiao and 1.5 km from the Jade Buddha Temple.

Modern, light-filled rooms sit within a landscaped garden by the river and come with air conditioning, TV, safe, tea/coffee maker and hair dryer for simple, comfortable stays.

Complimentary high-speed Wi‑Fi, a generous free breakfast buffet, an on-site bar and restaurant, parking, laundry and a 24-hour self-service business centre; stroll the Suzhou River to nearby Zhongshan Park.

Naturally lit meeting rooms for events up to 50 people, a 24-hour self-service business centre and high-speed internet keep business trips smooth.

Start with the complimentary breakfast buffet—eggs, fresh fruit and traditional congee—and catch up over drinks in the stylish Great Room.