Jianguo, ShanghaiJianguo in Shanghai, China has a corrected score of 2.9 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 352 of 420 hotels we score in Shanghai. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 2.8 before correction: Tripadvisor 2.8, Agoda 2.9. Rooms from about $95 a night (cached, not a live quote).Jianguo is a 27-storey, 4-star hotel situated in the Xujiahui commercial district. It contains 455 rooms, including standard rooms and larger suites. The property serves business travellers and families, offering a business centre, smart meeting rooms, and a ballroom for 800 guests. On-site facilities include a Cantonese restaurant, a gym, and a swimming pool. Its location provides easy access to local shops, bus stations, and subway links. While the service is noted for being friendly, the building architecture is older and the lobby interior is basic.What stands out

Near subway and bus stations

On-site Cantonese restaurant

Fitness centre and pool

Large event ballroom

Watch out for

Older building architecture

Basic lobby interior

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