As someone who has been on business trips in Shanghai for many years and is accustomed to the standardized configuration of chain hotels, this stay at Shang Hang Sen Lan BLOSSOM MANOIR·Green Lane completely broke out of my inherent impression of urban business hotels. Throughout the entire stay, it engraved the "comfort of taking a break from the hustle and bustle" into every detail of my accommodation, becoming the most relaxing place I have stayed in Shanghai recently.
At the moment of pushing open the hotel door, the sound of traffic from outside was instantly isolated. The white walled and black tiled Chinese style corridor surrounded the courtyard with green plants, and the gentle sound of rockeries and flowing water mixed with the fragrance of plants and trees rushed towards me. As soon as I walked into the hot streets of Shanghai in the summer, my whole heart instantly quieted down. When checking in, the front desk did not follow a rigid process. Instead of a cold room card holder, hand drawn cards with hotel courtyard plants printed on them were handed over. They even reminded me that the tea bag in the room was a local specialty Longjing tea bag, and soaking it in a cup of greenery by the window would enhance the experience.
The green themed room I stayed in did not have the compactness of an ordinary city hotel. The light wood furniture was paired with low saturation bean green soft furnishings, and there were no extra internet famous decorations on the walls. Only a few hand drawn illustrations of local old villas in Shanghai were hung, exuding an elegant texture everywhere. What surprised me the most was the sound insulation performance of the room. I thought it was located next to the main urban road in Shanghai, and there would definitely be traffic noise at night. However, when the double-layer insulated glass was tightly closed, the outside noise was almost completely isolated, leaving only the faint sound of flowing water in the courtyard outside the window. For several nights, I slept particularly soundly, without the trouble of being woken up by noise in hotels in the city as before.
The adjustment of bedding is particularly meticulous. The high count cotton bedding is skin friendly and breathable, and the zero pressure mattress has just the right softness and hardness. It will not be soft enough to sink into lower back pain, nor will it be hard enough to make the whole body stiff after lying down for a long time. After a busy day's work, when you return to your room and lie down on the bed, your tight waist and back will quickly relax completely. I have specially prepared two types of pillows, down and memory cotton. As someone who is used to sleeping on high pillows, I don't have to call the front desk to exchange them, I can directly choose the most suitable style. The bathroom area has undergone a complete separation of dry and wet areas. The high-pressure constant temperature water outlet system can produce hot water in just over ten seconds without sudden changes in temperature. The bathing equipment is a natural plant fragrance series, leaving a light green grass fragrance on the body after washing, and the skin will not be tight or dry.
The attention to detail is evident everywhere: the small tea table by the window is specially equipped with a complete set of white porcelain tea sets, and after finishing work, one can enjoy a cup of Longjing tea given by the front desk. Looking up, one can see the banana leaves in the courtyard, and the pace of the whole person slows down; The desk lamp next to the desk is a warm light and eye protection model. When changing the plan at night, the light is soft and not dazzling. The desktop is equipped with multiple fast charging interfaces such as Type-C and USB, so all electronic devices can be charged simultaneously without competing for the socket. In the 24-hour self-service tea room, iced sour plum soup and small Dim sum are provided free of charge. After visiting the scenic spots, you can get a cup of tea, and the heat will disappear by half instantly. The courtyard bookstore on the first floor is filled with books related to Shanghai's old western-style houses. When I have some free time, I flip through a few pages and completely forget that I am in the core urban area of Shanghai.
After four days of staying, there is no rush like a city hotel, and every detail is helping you relieve the exhaustion of rushing. In a fast-paced city like Shanghai, Shang Hang Sen Lan BLOSSOM MANOIR·Green Lane is not just an overnight room, but also a green world that allows you to temporarily escape the hustle and bustle and slow down. Next time I come to Shanghai, I will definitely choose to stay here as my first choice.Show more