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which look out onto Huangpu River. Behind this heritage building is a new
hotel tower, which holds 252 state-of-the-art rooms, each featuring luxuries
such as touch digital controls, espresso machine, walk-in closet and even a
TV in the mirror.
MINGTOWN ETOUR YOUTH HOSTEL $
( Shanghai Xinyitu Guoji Qingnian Lushe; 6327 7766; 55 Jiangyin Rd; 55
dm ¥55, d without/with bathroom ¥160/260; People's Square)
The
Etour has a choice location just behind People's Sq, and pleasant rooms
(many with reproduction antique furniture) to boot. But it's the tranquil court-
yard with fish pond and split-level bar-restaurant that really sell this one.
Hostel
Old Town & South Bund
WATERHOUSE AT
SOUTH BUND $$
( 6080 2988;
www.waterhouseshanghai.com
; 1-3 Maojiayuan Rd, Lane
479, South Zhongshan Rd; 479 1-3 d ¥1100-2800; Xiaonanmen; )
This 19-room, four-storey South Bund converted 1930s warehouse right by the
Cool Docks has excellent views, with natty guestrooms (some with terrace)
featuring swish designer furniture. The ethos is industrial chic, capped by a
lovely rooftop bar.
Boutique Hotel
HOTEL INDIGO SHANGHAI ON THE BUND $$$
( Yingdige Jiudian; off
Click here
www.hotelindigo.com
; 585 East Zhongshan
No 2 Rd; 585 d ¥4546-5006; Xiaonanmen)
With its creatively con-
ceived lobby, the towering Hotel Indigo is a stylish South Bund arrival over-
looking the Huangpu River. The chic and playful rooms are all colourful cush-
ions, whimsical design, lovely rugs and spotless shower rooms, while the infin-
ity pool is a dream. Regular discounts reach up to 60%.
Hotel
