Holiday Inn Exp Gongkang, ShanghaiHoliday Inn Exp Gongkang in Shanghai, China has a corrected score of 3.1 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 327 of 420 hotels we score in Shanghai. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.0 before correction: Booking.com 2.9, Tripadvisor 3.7, Agoda 2.4. Rooms from about $57 a night (cached, not a live quote).Holiday Inn Express Shanghai Gongkang is a 4-star hotel situated on South Wenzao Road in the Baoshan District. It sits close to Gucun Park and Daning Lingshi Park, making it a practical choice for travellers visiting these green spaces. The property provides air-conditioned rooms, an on-site restaurant, and free breakfast with Chinese options. Guests can access free secure parking and EV charging stations on the premises. The hotel features wide corridors and spacious rooms, which suit families due to the kids-eat-free policy. While the rooms are modern, the bathroom facilities are basic. The hotel is a functional option for those needing proximity to local parks and transport links.What stands out

Spacious rooms with sofas

Free breakfast and parking

Close to metro station

Good value for money

Watch out for

Basic bathroom facilities

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