Crowne Plaza Pudong Shanghai, ShanghaiCrowne Plaza Pudong Shanghai in Shanghai, China has a corrected score of 3.0 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 337 of 420 hotels we score in Shanghai. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 2.8 before correction: Google 2.5, Agoda 3.1.Crowne Plaza Pudong Shanghai is a five-star hotel situated in the Waigaoqiao Free Trade Zone within the Pudong New Area. The building consists of 27 floors and contains nearly 400 air-conditioned guest rooms. It serves business travellers and tourists who require access to local transport links, including nearby metro lines and bus stops. On-site facilities include an indoor swimming pool, a fitness centre, a business centre, and a golf course. Guests can dine at the hotel restaurant or utilise room service. While the rooms are modern and include coffee makers, some guests may find the air conditioning difficult to adjust to specific temperatures.What stands out

Clean and comfortable rooms

High quality dining options

Helpful and professional staff

Close to public transport

Watch out for

Air conditioning is difficult to adjust

Some rooms lack ironing boards

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