Luxury Shanghai Escape: Suisse Place Apartment Hotel Review (5-Star!)
Luxury Shanghai Escape: Suisse Place Apartment Hotel Review (5-Star! - But is it REALLY?) – A Hot Mess of a Review!
Okay, buckle up buttercups, because I'm about to unleash a review that's less "professional travel blogger" and more "drunken confession after a really good massage." We're talking Luxury Shanghai Escape: Suisse Place Apartment Hotel. 5-Star, they say. 5-Star! Let's see if my wallet agrees. And more importantly, let's see if I agree.
First off, let's get the nitty-gritty out of the way…
Accessibility? (Deep breath…) They claim to have facilities for disabled guests. Claim. I didn't need those specific features, so I can't vouch firsthand. But the elevator? Definitely a plus. And hey, the front desk is 24-hour, so theoretically, you can get help at 3 AM when you’re trying to find the mini-bar.
Cleanliness and Safety: The Pandemic Panic Edition
Look, I'm still a little jumpy about the whole "global health crisis" thing. So, here's my assessment of their safety protocols:
- Hand sanitizer everywhere? Check. I practically bathed in the stuff (probably a bit excessive, but hey, peace of mind!).
- Staff wearing masks? Yup. Though I did spot one cheeky bellhop who, uh, "forgot" his a couple of times. Oops.
- Sanitized rooms? Supposedly. They said something about "professional-grade sanitizing services." I'll give them the benefit of the doubt here.
- Disinfecting? Daily, they said. My OCD brain was slightly soothed.
- Cashless payment? Mostly. Thank goodness, because I'm terrible at remembering where I left my cash.
Dining, Drinking, and Snacking: My Liver's Lament
Okay, this is where things get interesting. Because food. And booze.
- Restaurants! Multiple! It's got both Western and Asian cuisine options. I went with the Asian on the first night (because, Shanghai!). The a la carte menu was decent – a little pricey, but hey, it's a 5-star, right? The buffet? Tried that for breakfast. It was…fine. Nothing mind-blowing. Think "slightly elevated airport food." But the coffee? Surprisingly good! They do have what they call a "coffee shop" and I went back there several times, so that's a good sign, right?
- Bar: Yup. Happy hour? Absolutely took advantage. I may or may not have developed a slight addiction to their lychee martinis. No regrets.
- Room service: Available 24/7. This is crucial. Because sometimes, after a long day of sightseeing (or, let's be honest, shopping), you just need a burger and fries in your pajamas. I may or may not have ordered a pizza at 2 am. The fries were cold. 0/10.
- Snack bar: Convenient, obviously.
- Poolside bar: More cocktails! (Slightly less regretful this time).
- Vegetarian options: They had some – which is always a plus. My friend, who is vegetarian, didn't complain, so score.
Things to Do and Ways to Relax: My Sanity Savior
This is where Suisse Place really shines. Or, at least, where I tried to shine.
- The Spa/Sauna/Steamroom/Pool with a View: This is where I spent a significant chunk of my stay. Let me tell you about the massage. The masseuse was named Mei-Ling, and she wielded her hands like a sorceress. Seriously. I didn't just relax; I melted. I'm pretty sure I achieved nirvana for at least 45 minutes. Okay, maybe 30. But still. Best massage of my life. The pool itself? Stunning. You could practically see the Bund from there. Definitely a highlight. I got pretty good at backstroke in that thing.
- Fitness center: It exists. I, uh, saw it. I intended to use it. But, ya know… lychee martinis and massages. Priorities.
- Other activities: There's a gym, too. I mean, I should have used it; I, uh, I think I looked at it.
- Steam Room: Yeah, I tried that. Got a little too hot. Left, and then immediately went back to the pool.
Services and Conveniences: The Perks that Make Life Easier
- Concierge: Super helpful. Even helped me track down a super-specific brand of tea I was obsessed with. Now, that's service.
- Daily housekeeping: Absolutely appreciated! The room was always spotless when I got back. (Except for the pizza box. They can't perform miracles.)
- Laundry service: Thank GOD. My suitcase was overflowing.
- Currency exchange: Convenient.
- Luggage storage: Essential if you have a shopping problem. Which, let's be honest, is a likelihood.
Rooms: My Shanghai Sanctuary
- Wi-Fi? Free. Thank the internet gods.
- Air conditioning: Crucial in humid Shanghai.
- Bathtub? Yes! Perfect for soaking away the day's… whatever.
- Bed? Comfy. I slept like a baby (once I recovered from the massage).
- Views? They were good.
- Mini-bar? Essential.
- Desk? Yeah. Did I use it? Nope.
Getting Around:
- Airport transfer? Definitely worth it. Especially after a long flight.
- Taxi service? Always available.
Internet: Crucial for the Modern Traveler
- Free Wi-Fi in all rooms! Praise be! I mean, who travels without the internet these days?
- Internet access – wireless In all rooms.
- Internet access – LAN (For the old-school folks!)
- Internet services Plenty available.
For the Kids (I'm not a Parent, So This Might be a Little Off)
- Babysitting service: Available.
- Family-friendly: Yes, but not sure how kid-friendly.
The Verdict: Is it REALLY 5-Star Worthy?
- The Good: The spa is divine. The location is great. The staff is generally attentive. The rooms are comfortable. The free Wi-Fi is a godsend.
- The Bad: The food is overpriced. Some of the staff were a little, shall we say, underwhelmed? A few minor hiccups.
- The "Meh": The breakfast buffet was boring.
Overall Rating: Solid 4 out of 5 Stars. Maybe 4.5 after those lychee martinis and given the superb Massage Experience.
Could it be improved? Absolutely. But for a luxury stay in Shanghai, with a killer spa, a fantastic location, and all the essential amenities? YES. I'd recommend it.
My Quirky Observation: I'm pretty sure I saw a ghost in my bathtub. Just kidding! Maybe….
My Emotional Reaction: Mostly blissed-out. A little bit of "ouch" from the room service fries. But overall? Very, very pleased.
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Selangor's DREAM 3BR Home: Aman Heights Awaits! (Fei Hong KL)
Okay, buckle up, buttercups, because this ain't your grandma's meticulously planned itinerary. This is… my attempt to survive Shanghai, specifically holed up in the Zhongjian Suisse Place Apartment Hotel. And let me tell you, surviving sometimes feels like a heroic feat. Here we go:
Shanghai Shenanigans: A Slightly Unhinged Adventure (aka, My Attempt to Not Completely Screw Up)
Day 1: Arrival and the Great Breakfast Blunder
- 7:00 AM (Shanghai Time) - The Arrival Disaster: Jet lag is a beast. I stumble out of the Pudong Airport, blinking like a newborn mole. The air… well, let's just say it smells of a thousand things, none of which I can accurately identify because my brain is currently operating on about two functioning neurons. Finding the pre-booked transfer turns into a frantic search for a person holding a sign with my name, eventually involving frantic pointing and hand gestures. Success! (I think. The driver just looked vaguely amused.)
- 9:00 AM - Hotel Check-in (and the Apartment Whisperings): The Zhongjian Suisse Place Apartment Hotel. Looks swanky, clean lines, all that. The lobby staff is all impossibly polite, which always makes me feel like I'm about to accidentally commit a major social faux pas. The apartment itself is… spacious. Maybe too spacious for a solo traveler. It echoes with a lonely kind of elegance. I decide to christen it by leaving all my luggage in a haphazard pile in the middle of the living room. Because, priorities.
- 10:00 AM - Breakfast Catastrophe (and the Dim Sum Daze): Right, gotta eat. I'd meticulously researched a local dim sum place… or so I thought. Turns out "meticulously researching" in my sleep-deprived state translated to "vaguely remembering a restaurant name." The tiny, bustling restaurant I end up in is intense. The servers are a whirlwind of arms and clanking metal steamers. I gesticulate wildly, pointing at everything on the laminated menu, praying for the best. What arrives? Glorious, steaming, perfectly-formed soup dumplings (xiao long bao). I devour them with a fervor that would embarrass a starving man. Then, in a moment of pure, unadulterated idiocy, I try to eat one whole. Boiling soup cascades down my chin I'm left sputtering and red-faced, while the other diners watch with a mixture of amusement and pity. It's the start of a beautiful friendship with a lady who takes pity on me and shows me how to eat them properly (poke a hole to slurp the broth, then eat the rest). God bless her.
- 1:00 PM - The Napping Incident: Jet lag wins. Down for the count. Wake up three hours later, disoriented. The apartment still feels vast, and the sun has shifted.
- 6:00 PM - Initial Exploration (and the Navigation Nightmare): I force myself out. I'm determined to find something. I attempt to navigate the Shanghai Metro… which is a feat. Basically, I just follow the flow of people, point at the map, and hope for the best. I’m convinced I look like a lost puppy. End up wandering around a shopping district that looks suspiciously like a futuristic film set. Blinking neon signs are everywhere. I am overwhelmed.
- 8:00 PM - Dinner of Regret (and the Culinary Gamble): I’m hungry, but terrified of making another food-related blunder. I end up in a brightly lit, bustling restaurant (again, no idea of what it's called). I point at stuff, cross my fingers, and end up with something that kind of resembles noodles. Actually, they're pretty good! This is a win! I'm starting to think maybe I'll survive after all.
Day 2: Culture Shock, Art Fiasco, and the Longing for Pizza
- 9:00 AM - Breakfast Round Two (with Improvement!): Armed with my newfound soup dumpling knowledge (thanks, friendly lady!), I head back to the dim sum place with confidence. I now eat them like a pro! I even manage to order some more dumplings, a small victory.
- 11:00 AM - The Shanghai Museum: A Beautiful, Slightly Overwhelming Assault on the Senses.: Okay, I knew this would be good and it was. The bronzes alone are worth the price of admission. I'm genuinely awestruck by the sheer history surrounding me. But after three hours of staring at beautiful artifacts I start to feel… museumed out. My brain starts to turn off. I need a break.
- 2:00 PM - Back to the Hotel (for a Moment of Sanity): Needed. Refreshed. Re-energized. My apartment is suddenly the most beautiful place in the world.
- 3:00 PM - The Fake Art Market Fiasco: Decide to be "adventurous" (and in a desperate attempt to find something to buy other than the ridiculous amount of instant noodles). Wander a little too far, and stumble into a "fake art market." I poke around, knowing that this is exactly what I'm not supposed to do. I can spot a fake a mile away (I think) until I see a painting that actually appeals to me. Spend an embarrassing amount of time bargaining (I later discover it's also a fake). It’s a disaster! I am certain I've been well and truly ripped off.
- 6:00 PM - Dinner in the French Concession (and the Pizza Yearning): The French Concession is GORGEOUS. Cobblestone streets, leafy trees, and gorgeous architecture. I find a cafe that looks vaguely familiar, with a menu I almost understand. The food is… fine. But suddenly I have this primal urge for pizza. Like, real pizza. Wood-fired, with a crispy crust, covered in cheese. I search for a place but only end up finding a terrible chain pizza place.
- 8:00 PM - Evening Stroll and the Lights of Shanghai: Walk along the Bund. It's breathtaking. Like, seriously breathtaking. The city skyline at night! I almost forget about the pizza longing… almost.
Day 3: A Deep Dive into History, A Train Ride, and the Pizza Quest Continues…
- 9:00 AM - Breakfast in the Room (a moment of peace): I cannot deal with the food situation this morning. I make a passable coffee and eat a few biscuits I thankfully packed.
- 10:00 AM - The Propaganda Poster Art Centre - A trip back in time: A tiny, hidden museum in a nondescript apartment building. I'm fascinated by the propaganda posters. It's a bit creepy, but it's also incredibly thought-provoking. This is history, but it's also art.
- 1:00 PM - The High-Speed Train: It's so fast, I almost don't believe it: I take a super-fast train to a nearby city for a day trip. The train is sleek and smooth. I eat more instant noodles and stare out the window. Everything is just so different.
- 6:00 PM - Back in Shanghai - Pizza! No, Wait… The pizza quest commences again. I find a promising-looking place, only to find it closed. Utter despair. I eat more noodles.
Day 4: Shopping, Reflections, and a Final Hope
- 10:00 AM - Wandering the shops: I'm overstimulated, but intrigued. I buy a weird souvenir. I'm a tourist.
- 1:00 PM - Pack, Reflect, and Think About Home I sit in my apartment reflecting on the wild, glorious, and frustrating trip. I think about home..
- 6:00 PM - One Last Pizza Attempt: My flight leaves tomorrow. One last chance for the perfect slice. I search, hope, and cross my fingers. This is a must.
Day 5: Departure (and the Pizza Dream?)
- Early Morning: One last frantic breakfast. A final goodbye to the apartment.
- Airport Departure: I return to the airport. I am exhausted. My brain is mush. Did I enjoy my trip? Yes. Do I need a long nap? Also yes. Did I ever find that perfect pizza? The world may never know.
Overall Impressions:
Shanghai is a sensory overload. It’s beautiful, chaotic, and incredibly fascinating. The food is incredible if you’re brave (and lucky). The language barrier is, at times, a challenge. The jet lag is a monster. But I survived! And, surprisingly, I had fun. There were stumbles, there were triumphs, there were a LOT of noodles. But that's what makes it an adventure, right? And who knows? Maybe, just maybe, in my next travel diary (or maybe just my next nap), I'll find that perfect pizza.
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Luxury Shanghai Escape: Suisse Place Apartment Hotel Review (5-Star! ...ish?) - Let's Get Real
Okay, spill the tea. Is the Suisse Place really *that* good, like, 5-star good? My wallet’s already crying…
Alright, buckle up buttercup because this is gonna be a rollercoaster. Five stars? Officially, yeah, the big sign out front says so. Did I feel like royalty? Parts of it, absolutely. Did I also mutter under my breath about the tiny things that *weren't* quite perfect? Oh, honey, you KNOW I did. Let's just say it's a solid… 4.7 stars with a few caveats. Think of it like a stunning supermodel who still forgets her keys sometimes. Perfectly glam, but human. And that, my friends, is when it got interesting.
Let's talk about the apartment itself. What was it *actually* like? Were there any… surprises?
The apartment... *breathes deeply*… The apartment was a dream. Seriously. Think sprawling space, sleek design, that "I'm rich, dammit" vibe. The living room? Huge. The views? KILLER. I could see practically all of Shanghai sprawled out before me, glittering at night. And the kitchen! Sleek, modern, ready for… well, ready for me to *pretend* I was a Michelin-starred chef, which lasted all of five minutes before I ordered room service (more on THAT later). Surprises? Hoo boy. First, the sheer size of the bed. Seriously, I think I could have fit three me's in that thing. Second, and this is a minor thing but it's *me* we're talking about, the remote control… it took me AN HOUR to figure out how to turn the TV on! I felt so technologically inept. Also, the air conditioning was a little… enthusiastic. I was constantly adjusting it because I was either freezing or roasting. But hey, at least it worked, right? (Mostly.)
Room service! Was it worth the splurge? Did you order all the things?
Room service, the siren song of the lazy and the fabulous! Did I splurge? Did I order all the things? Heck yeah! I basically treated it as a personal buffet. The food was… *chef's kiss*… mostly. The presentation was impeccable, like tiny works of art arriving at my door. The breakfast spread each morning was especially delightful, perfect for a late start and some Netflix. The Shanghai noodles, absolutely divine! But… (there's always a but, isn't there?)… the burger was…let's just say it was a little *over*cooked. Like, a hockey puck. And when I called to politely mention it, the person on the other end sounded confused. But hey, they offered to bring me another one, which was a big plus. So, thumbs mostly up, but maybe skip the burger next time. And please, someone, teach them how to make a proper smoothie!
The location! Was it convenient for sightseeing, or did you spend all your time in Ubers?
Location, location, location! This is where Suisse Place really shines. It's *right* in the heart of things. Close to all the major attractions, easy access to the subway, and plenty of taxis available. I spent a little time in Ubers, sure, but mostly because I was feeling extra lazy and wanted to avoid the subway crowds. Walking around, though, was a dream! I could stroll down to the Bund, explore trendy shops, and immerse myself in the vibrant energy of Shanghai. Plus, I found this amazing little bakery nearby with the *best* croissants I've ever tasted. Score!
Let's talk service. Were the staff helpful, or did you feel like you were constantly battling a language barrier?
Service is where the Suisse Place really impressed me. The staff was genuinely lovely. From the moment I checked in to the moment I left, everyone was friendly, helpful, and always went above and beyond. Most spoke decent English (thank goodness!), and they were always eager to assist with anything I needed. Once, I accidentally locked myself out of my apartment (oops!), and the staff came to my rescue within minutes, didn't even make me feel like a complete idiot. They even helped me get a local SIM card so I could stay connected, and gave me some excellent recommendations of places to visit. That's a big win in my book.
Amenities - Pool, gym, spa? Did you take advantage of any of them? Also, was the gym a joke?
Okay, the amenities. This is where it's good, but not perfect. There was a pool, which looked divine, but I'm a terrible swimmer and chickened out. The gym? Yes, it was there, and it *was* equipped with everything I needed, but I'm not a gym rat so I barely set foot in it. The spa, however…that was a different story! I booked a massage, and let me tell you, it was heavenly. They got all the knots out of my shoulders, and afterwards, I felt like I was floating on a cloud. If you go, definitely splurge on the spa treatment, you won't regret it.
The View. You mentioned it. Obsessively, probably. Worth the added cost factor?
Worth. EVERY. PENNY. The view was the *star* of the show, honestly. Waking up to that cityscape, watching the sun rise and set over Shanghai… it was breathtaking. The added cost? Sure, it was there, but I'd pay it again. The apartment I stayed in was high enough for a majestic panoramic view. Every single morning! Evenings were even better, watching the city lights come to life. I spent hours just staring out the window, mesmerized. It's a memory I'll cherish forever. It made the entire experience feel… special. And, honestly, a little bit luxurious. Yes, the view was worth it.
Overall, would you recommend the Suisse Place? Any final thoughts?
So, would I recommend the Suisse Place? Absolutely. Even with the slightly overcooked burger, the aircon issues... I'd go back in a heartbeat. It's luxurious, it's convenient, the staff are amazing, the view is *to die for*, and, most importantly, it felt like a real escape. It's not perfect, but it has heart, it has style, and it delivers a genuinely memorable experience. My final thought? Go. Book it. Treat yourself. And maybe, just maybe, order a different burger.
