My mom was turning 70 and I wanted to treat her to a trip
The Room
T
The Setting
T
The Food
T
The Service
T
The Verdict
The
+ Loved
+Large rooms
+The robot delivery service for food deliveries
+Helpful staff
+Free activities like brooch-making, guided tours to Yuyuan and The Bund, photoshoot
+Automated toilets
+Nightly traditional Chinese sweet soups (tongsui)
+Location close to Yuyuan and The Bund
- Less so
-Very stuffy and hot room - the AC didn't seem to be working (but they moved us to another room that was marginally better as we could open the window)
- By the numbers
Overall 4.6
Did My Wallet Cry?
value for money
4.5
The Breakfast Test
because a bad breakfast ruins everything
4.5
Gram-Worthy?
is it as photogenic as the website promised
4.0
The Welcome Factor
did the service live up to expectations?
5.0
Worth My Precious Days Off
the ultimate infrequent traveller question
5.0
- Disclosure
This stay was paid for in full out of our own sad pockets. However, even if we do get comped nights, you can trust me for an honest review, cuz I'd hate to have my precious vacation time wasted at a lackluster place as well.
