JOYFULL INTERNATIONAL HOTEL, Shanghai

Joyfull International Hotel - A business hotel with Western and Asian dining near Hongkou Football Stadium

Located on Huayuan Road in Hongkou District, this 4-star Shanghai hotel features 166 modern rooms equipped with flat-screen cable TVs, minibars, and en-suite bathrooms with showers. The Joyfull International Hotel offers both Western and traditional Chinese dining options, with the Western restaurant serving French, Mediterranean, and Asian cuisine. Business travelers can access the hotel's business center and gym facilities. Larger suites include separate living areas with two TVs and sofa seating. All accommodations come with air conditioning, in-room safes, and free internet access. Adjacent to the Jiahe International Office Building, the hotel stands a 3-minute walk from Hongkou Football Stadium Station. Notable nearby attractions include Dream Cloud Nine Shopping Mall (0.5 miles), Lu Xun Park (0.5 miles), and the historic 1933 Old Millfun (1 mile).

Pros

Located in Hongkou, a quiet suburb with rich historical significance as a WWII Jewish refuge

Within walking distance of eight diverse restaurants, including DongFang Ji Bai and Grandma's Home

Close proximity to cultural sites like Shanghai Lu Xun's Former Residence and Lu Xun Museum

Cons

1 mile distance from Shanghai Railway Museum

Limited on-site dining options compared to nearby establishments