If you're going to Shanghai and want a hotel with the best cost-effectiveness for your stay, I highly recommend the Holiday Inn Express on the Bund. GREAT location. The breakfast is excellent. The room is very beautiful, clean, and comfortable. The best part is the staff: the English is improving, and everyone at the front desk is simply FANTASTIC. I had a problem paying a taxi driver, and the attendant, Jerry Tang, was definitely perfect, demonstrating initiative and a true interest in solving my problem. In short, stop looking. This is an excellent place to stay in Shanghai!