JIA Shanghai
931 West Nanjing Road (entrance on Taixing Road), Shanghai, China
Neighborhood: Nanjing Rd
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The sequel to the Philippe Starck-designed JIA Hong Kong is a new direction for a successful franchise. JIA Shanghai is more a luxury-residence concept, at least in the design, courtesy of the Australian firm Hecker Phelan & Guthrie — it’s a fully serviced boutique hotel, just like its sister in Hong Kong, but with perhaps a bit more of a discreet apartment-house atmosphere.
It’s located in a well-preserved Twenties apartment building, a subdued exterior for a contemporary-design boutique. And inside it edges closer to design-magazine luxe, with bold graphic color schemes, an impressive collection of modern furnishings, and bathrooms decked out in marble and Bisazza mosaic tile. Rooms and suites are bright and sunny, especially those with balconies, and all come with entertainment centers, and free wireless internet, as well as a smattering of local color in the form of Chinese antiques.
You’re by no means obligated to fend for yourself in that kitchenette — the second-floor Italian restaurant is helmed by Salvatore Cuomo, one of Japan’s (and now China’s) celebrity Italian chefs. And the location, just off the Nanjing Road, places you in close proximity to any number more, as well as most of Shanghai’s best shopping.
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- 55 Rooms
- Style: Modern Design
- Atmosphere: Happening
- 86 Guest Reviews
- JIA Shanghai
- 931 West Nanjing Road (entrance on Taixing Road)
- Shanghai, China
- Neighborhood: Nanjing Rd
Hotel amenities and services
- 24 hour front desk
- 24 hour gym
- 24 hour room service
- Bar
- Business center
- Central air conditioning
- Free wi-fi
- Lounge
- Luggage storage
- Multi-lingual staff
- No pets allowed
- Restaurant
- Self service parking (charges apply)
- Spa treatments (on request)
- Wake-up service
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86 Guest Reviews
All reviews are from Tablet guests with verified stays.
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- Joon Ian
- Stayed February 2012
- Rating: Good
What I liked:
Subdued, quiet, great lobby and public amenities like drinks in the evening. Room design is thoughtful and understated.
What the hotel could do better:
Management needs to get staff to step it up. They were frequently inattentive, from the breakfast service to the doorman to the front desk.
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- Benjamin
- Stayed September 2011
- Rating: Good
What I liked:
Great location for shopping and sightseeing.
What the hotel could do better:
Nothing, had a wonderful stay!
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- Dina Abdullah
- Stayed May 2011
- Rating: Good
What I liked:
I liked the design of the guestrooms - well done for the space provided. I only wish that I had more window - the drapery was drawn, to cover 75% wall and a small window for natural light. The bathroom was nice and the bathtub big enough to fill + soak. The house products were also good quality. The entry lobby is small + discreet, well done. But the best was the location of the hotel - walking distance to almost everything that's buzzing in Shanghai.
What the hotel could do better:
Nothing, had a wonderful stay! Improve on foor quality - the Italian restaurant, which has received great reviews from others, was disappointing, even after I spoke to the chef, who was from both Mantova + Venezia. I expected the squid ink pasta to be beyond, since he bragged about his Venetian roots, but the pasta was over cooked and rather salty. I was too hungry after a long day's work in Pudong to complain. The wine list could also use a bit of a boost.
