Hi Inn (Shanghai Jing'an Temple)

The absence of an elevator was quite unexpected, meaning we had to use the stairs constantly. Although the room matched the photos perfectly, the sound insulation was awful. Around 3-4 AM, I was disturbed by street noise from one side and other guests playing videos loudly from the other. I barely slept a wink the entire night. The door was another oddity; light streamed in through the gap, which is truly a first for me.

The hotel has no elevator, and the room amenities are basic. The main issue, however, was cockroaches. In the middle of the night, I turned on the light to find one crawling on the nightstand. However, the service was decent. A security guard initially tried to catch it with a mop for a while but couldn't. I also noticed a lot of cobwebs and dust in the room's crevices. Eventually, I couldn't sleep, so they moved me to another room and even compensated me with breakfast the next morning. It's understandable that bugs appear in Shanghai during May and June, especially given the price point. However, I hope they will improve their pest control and cleanliness efforts in the future.