Staying at this Mercure, I experienced the best of both "The Bund + Yuyuan Garden" in Shanghai freely

Don’t want to choose between "seeing The Bund" and "visiting Yuyuan Garden" when in Shanghai? Staying at Mercure Shanghai The Bund Yuyuan is just right—10 minutes on foot to Yuyuan for Nanxiang soup dumplings, a 15-minute stroll to the riverbank to see the Lujiazui lights. This dual experience of "old city life + riverside romance" maximizes your travel efficiency.

There’s a little surprise in the room: some room types offer a glimpse of Yuyuan’s flying eaves and upturned corners through the window. At night, the warm yellow lights reflect on the ancient architecture, like living inside an old Shanghai story; the bedding is soft and cozy, perfect for collapsing after a long day. Even the bathroom mirror has built-in lighting, making makeup and photos super convenient. Right downstairs is a famous old snack street; waking up to the aroma of pan-fried buns, turn left out the door and you can step right onto Yuyuan’s Nine-turn Bridge. No need to squeeze into the subway or rush your itinerary—this is the slow, authentic Shanghai vibe.

If you want to check out The Bund’s night view, a walk along the river in the evening is just right. Feel the river breeze while watching the skyscrapers light up across the water. When tired, you can grab a cup of Auntie Shanghai’s drink on the way back. This kind of "living inside the attraction" happiness is something you only know when you stay here!


Found the "best value king" hotel in Shanghai! Mercure Shanghai The Bund Yuyuan is amazing

On a budget but want to stay close to Shanghai’s core attractions? Mercure Shanghai The Bund Yuyuan hits the spot—friendly prices and an unbeatable location: just 8 minutes on foot to Yuyuan Garden for strolling and souvenir shopping, 12 minutes to The Bund for river views and international architecture, and even no need for a taxi to get to City God Temple for snacks. Isn’t it better to save that money for more soup dumplings?

The hotel details are very thoughtful: the lobby has a bit of French minimalist style, perfect for photos; rooms are clean and tidy, with USB ports built into the outlets, super convenient for charging phones; breakfast is very rich in variety, including soy milk and fried dough sticks, freshly made noodles, and Western pastries to satisfy different tastes. The most considerate part is the front desk, which proactively provides maps for nearby sightseeing routes and even knows which pan-fried bun shop has the shortest line—more practical than any travel guide.

During my three days here, I woke up leisurely every day, first went to Yuyuan for a bowl of tofu pudding, strolled The Bund in the afternoon, and had a bowl of spicy meat noodles downstairs at night. This unhurried Shanghai trip is true relaxation!


Living in the "heart of old Shanghai’s lively scene," this Mercure makes me not want to check out

Want to experience the "bustle of the old city" in Shanghai? Mercure Shanghai The Bund Yuyuan’s location is simply perfect—right downstairs is an old street full of local life, to the left is the quaint charm of Yuyuan Garden, to the right is the modern brilliance of The Bund. Just a few steps and you can dive into the alleys to find the true taste of old Shanghai. This immersive Shanghai stroll feels more authentic than staying at a trendy hotel.

The rooms aren’t very large but are very well laid out: the small desk by the window fits a laptop perfectly, and when writing travel diaries at night, you can look up to see the old houses’ night view outside; the bathroom has a dry-wet separation and hot water comes quickly, so no waiting for showers in winter; my favorite is the hotel breakfast—freshly wrapped soup dumplings with thin skin and full filling, eaten with ginger vinegar, tasting the fresh sweetness of Shanghai in one bite, even more authentic than the snack shops with half-hour lines outside.

If you want to shoot Yuyuan’s morning scene, leaving at 7 a.m. is just right—fewer people and good light. After the visit, you can still catch the hotel breakfast. This kind of "slow pace + convenience" travel is exactly the Shanghai trip I want!

Post by AX. Mandy 30 | Nov 5, 2025