Intercontinental Shanghai Expo, ShanghaiIntercontinental Shanghai Expo in Shanghai, China has a corrected score of 3.4 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 192 of 420 hotels we score in Shanghai. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.4 before correction: Booking.com 2.7, Tripadvisor 4.1, Agoda 3.3. Rooms from about $137 a night (cached, not a live quote).Located near the Nanpu Bridge and the Huangpu River, the Intercontinental Shanghai Expo sits close to the World Expo site in Pudong. The hotel provides 384 contemporary rooms, suites, and villas, many of which feature views of the river or the gardens. Facilities include an indoor swimming pool, a 24-hour fitness centre, a spa, and a sauna. Guests can choose from three on-site restaurants and two bars. The property is suitable for business travellers and those requiring secure parking. While the rooms are spacious with marble bathrooms, some guest feedback indicates that the interior decor shows signs of wear.What stands out

River and garden views

Large guest rooms

Comprehensive fitness facilities

On-site spa and sauna

Watch out for

Rooms show signs of wear

Limited local dining options

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