Shanghai Spa Hotels

"My family and I celebrated a birthday at the Kimpton Shanghai Nine Trees Art Center, which just opened a week ago. We brought our dog along for a weekend getaway. 📍 **Check-in Details** 🕐 **Opening Status**: Grand opening on June 30th. 🏨 **Room Type**: Pet-friendly room, Grand King Room. 🚗 **Transportation**: About a 1-hour drive from the city center. 🐩 **Bringing Pets | Key Tips to Avoid Pitfalls** * The hotel only has 19 pet-friendly rooms (very limited availability). * Only 4 of these rooms have direct access to an outdoor lawn. * **Mandatory Requirements**: Dog license + valid vaccination records (within one year). 🛑 **Important Things to Note**: * The room photos on Ctrip are misleading! When booking, *always* confirm if the room has direct lawn access. * **Pet Policy**: * Dogs are not allowed on the lobby floor; they must be in a pet stroller. * Large dogs must use the outdoor entrance/exit. 🏠 **Real Experience with Room Types** ▪️ **Pet-Friendly Room** * Equipped with a pet bed, toys, and other pet supplies, which our dog adapted to well. However, the room we stayed in did not have lawn access, which was a discrepancy from the online photos. ▪️ **Grand King Room** * Spacious and airy, no strange odors. A clean and comfortable stay. 🍽️ **Dining Experience** * Had dinner at the hotel's Chinese restaurant. The food was decent. * As it was a birthday stay, we received a complimentary mini-cake and welcome fruits, which was a thoughtful touch. 🔴 **New Hotel Issues Are Apparent**: * Insufficient staffing in the restaurant. No napkins on the table. Hot dishes took almost an hour to arrive. The overall service pace was slow. 🌿 **Environment & Surroundings** * The suburban resort feel is very pleasant. A 1-hour drive is acceptable for a getaway. * A 5-minute walk takes you directly to the Nine Trees Art Center, where you can watch shows or visit exhibitions. There's also a 'Yichi Garden' within the park, with complete amenities. 🙋 **Service Details (True State of a New Hotel in its Adjustment Period)** * Check-in process was smooth, and the attitude was fine. * However, staff had limited familiarity with hotel facilities and the types of drinks available during happy hour. The team is clearly in an adjustment phase. The new hotel does not currently offer birthday room decorations. ✅ **Overall Pros** 1. Convenient suburban location, suitable for a short weekend escape from the city. 2. CCD design provides a strong artistic atmosphere and quality hardware. ⚠️ **Real Cons & Staying Advice** 1. The entire hotel is in a serious adjustment period, with insufficient staffing in dining and service. * If you're particular about service details, I recommend visiting again in 3-6 months. 2. **Crucial for Pet Owners**: Confirm in advance whether your room has direct lawn access and bring all necessary pet documents."