Indigo Hotels in Shanghai

Every year, we celebrate our wedding anniversary by staying at the Hotel Indigo. We love the atmosphere here, and it's so convenient for getting around. Each time we've visited, we've received a complimentary room upgrade, and the river view from the room is absolutely stunning. My old home was just across the street, so I used to frequent this place for afternoon tea and steak at Char. That's why I have such a soft spot for it!

The room size is actually quite good for the price in Shanghai. The location is very convenient, just a few kilometers from the Natural History Museum, Wukang Road, and Taikoo Hui. The bed is comfortable, and it's generally quiet. I plan to stay here again, but I really have to complain about two things, and I hope the hotel can see this and make adjustments. 1. The breakfast is simply terrible!!! I've never had such a bad hotel breakfast. Even if it's included in the room rate, it shouldn't be this bad! (I heard it costs 198 RMB per person if purchased separately, but it's not about the price, it's about the poor quality!) The meat sauce for the noodles was reheated from the same pot for several days; the yogurt wasn't individually packaged, it was all cheap bulk-sized; the bread and small cakes weren't freshly baked, they were all cold and pre-made; and the cold cuts and cheese were even worse! It doesn't resemble a hotel breakfast at all, which is a shame given the hotel's hardware and environment! (Why did I eat this awful breakfast for three days? Because I was in a hurry every day, and finding a place outside would take time. From the second day on, I just ate a bowl of noodles and an egg!) 2. The blinds near the bathtub in the room let light through at night. On the second night, I asked housekeeping for a curtain to block it. This design is really unreasonable. Also, the bar counter above the minibar in the room is too easy to bump your head on. Please, make the breakfast better.

We stayed at Indigo Dishui Lake for a weekend getaway and were lucky enough to get a free upgrade to a lake-view room. The floor-to-ceiling windows offered a spectacular view of Dishui Lake, and we could even watch the dazzling fireworks from our balcony at night. The staff were attentive, and the breakfast selection was great. Overall, the hotel environment was quiet and comfortable, and its lakeside location was perfect for relaxation. The public areas were well-designed and stylish. A stroll by the lake in the evening with the breeze blowing was truly idyllic. It's a fantastic spot for a short weekend trip and watching fireworks – definitely worth a return visit.