Comfortable private room with private bathroom in two bedroom apartment of a modern compound near Xintiandi, very central and close to everything in Shanghai!
Some of the nearby attractions that are walkable distance or short metro / bike ride away:
- Xiantiandi
- The Bund
- Yu Garden
- People's Square
- Former French Concession
- Tianzifang
- East Nanjing Road
- West Nanjing Road
- Jing'An Temple
- Shanghai World Financial Centre (SWFC or Bottle Opener)
- Shanghai Tower
- Pudong
The space
Bright private room with very comfortable & soft queen size bed, airconditioning, 32" TV with DVD player and DVD's, many Shanghai and China guide books & maps for you to consult, public transportation cards, stable wifi and big closet. The separate private bathroom has a great shower with rain-head, soft towels, toilet, hair- dryer and curler.
Shared living room with huge couch, hanging ratan chair, TV and dining area. Breezy balcony overlooking the trees below (we are on the 3rd floor)
The fully equipped kitchen can be used, and feel free to help yourself to a nice tea or make a coffee with the full automatic espresso machine.
Behind the kitchen is a small balcony with new washer and dryer, with English instructions.
We, hosts Jessica & Sieghart, are living in the second bedroom of the apartment, so you will share the space with us, nobody else.
*We have a high quality Air Filter installed and running to make sure air pollution stays outside, and inside air is fresh and clean (PM2.5 levels measurable)
*We also have a professional drinking water purifier system that allows to get drinking water from a separate tap in the kitchen. (4-filter system, including RO filter, separate TDS measure device to ensure water quality)
Guest access
You'll get an guest access card for our modern compound. You're welcome to chill in our living room, cook in our kitchen, wash your clothes and catch sun-rays on our balcony (and smoke if you do)
Interaction with guests
We are both hard-working professionals, but we'll help you where possible to make your stay in Shanghai most enjoyable!
Jessica is local Shanghainese, loves eating and knows a lot of good local dining recommendations around town.
Sieghart is originally from Belgium, and runs his own Belgian Waffle business here in China; he can point you to things happening around town, gigs, festivals, and western food if you're craving for it... or try one of his authentic waffles!
The neighborhood
New Westgate Garden is a modern compound within Laoximen area, a very interesting part of town. A stone throw away from the buzzing modern heart of the city, yet surrounded with old lane quarters that give you (and your camera!) a peek in the old-style Shanghai!
Getting around
3 minutes to Laoximen metro station, on line 10 & 8.
1 metro stop from: Xintiandi & Yu Garden
2 metro stops from: People Square & East Nanjing Road
Other things to note
For tips: we have many recommendations of sights, bars & restaurants and also plenty of guide books are available in your room for you to consult!
For public transport: You'll get two Shanghai Transportation cards to start off with.(that can be used on metro, bus, ferry, taxi) We only ask to leave them recharged to the amount they had on at the start when you check out!