Cypress, ShanghaiCypress in Shanghai, China has a corrected score of 2.6 ± 0.5 (thin evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 389 of 420 hotels we score in Shanghai. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 1.9 before correction: Tripadvisor 3.9, Google 0.3, Agoda 1.5.Cypress is a four-star hotel in the Changning district of Shanghai. It contains 149 rooms and sits near Hongqiao International Airport. The property features a 72-acre European-style garden and an indoor swimming pool. Guests can access a spa, sauna, fitness centre, and a driving range on-site. There are four restaurants, a coffee shop, and a bar available. The hotel suits travellers looking for space and garden views, though some guests have reported issues with customer service. The interior design is modern and the rooms include air conditioning and minibars.What stands out

Large European-style gardens

On-site spa and sauna

Four different restaurants

Close to Hongqiao Airport

Watch out for

Occasional customer service issues

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