Howard Johnson Plaza Lingang S, ShanghaiHoward Johnson Plaza Lingang S in Shanghai, China has a corrected score of 2.5 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 402 of 420 hotels we score in Shanghai. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 2.0 before correction: Tripadvisor 2.4, Agoda 1.6.Howard Johnson Plaza Lingang S is a 4-star hotel situated on Xinyuan South Road in the Lingang area of Pudong New District. It sits near Dishui Lake and local industrial sites, making it suitable for business travellers or families. The property contains 182 air-conditioned rooms equipped with kitchens, minibars, and free WiFi. Facilities include a gym, karaoke rooms, massage services, and meeting spaces. While the hotel offers family-friendly services like babysitting, the experience leans towards a local Chinese style rather than international hotel standards. Guests can also access a terrace, bicycle rentals, and nearby hiking trails.What stands out

Modern rooms with kitchen facilities

On-site gym and karaoke rooms

Family friendly services available

Free parking and airport shuttle

Watch out for

Located in an industrial area

Limited breakfast selection

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