The author visited the following places: Shanghai, published on January 4, 2020. At the beginning of 2020, I once again found myself in the magical city. After picking up a friend at Pudong Airport, we headed straight to our hotel to check in. For the next two days, we stayed at the newly opened Greenland Q Hotel, located in the core area of Pudong Airport, with Pudong Airport, Disney, and the Outlets Shopping Town all within easy reach. Entertainment, shopping, and transportation are all conveniently accessible. This is a brand-new brand, backed by the rich heritage of Greenland Hotel Group, offering a new interpretation of the relationship between travel and hotels. From Chengdu to Xi’an, from Kunming to Nanjing, from Sydney to Guinea, from Los Angeles to Toronto, Greenland Hotels have become landmark buildings around the world, and the Greenland Q Hotel is a sincere work after years of accumulation. A journey should not only be about visiting places in a rush, nor should it be about checking in at crowded tourist spots. A hotel should not merely be a place to stay during a trip. The Greenland Q Hotel redefines the concept of a hotel, integrating the charm of the city and its surrounding areas into the hotel, composing a narrative that becomes a part of each guest’s journey, allowing them to accumulate their own stories. The hotel’s front desk is different from the traditional hotel front desk. The Greenland Q Hotel has transformed it into a fully open space, incorporating the emerging fashion concept of ‘sharing’ into the hotel design, creating multiple shared spaces to meet the cultural, leisure, and social needs of different groups. Whether for work or vacation, in this open space, there is always a quiet corner that belongs to you. The greatest magic of travel is the exploration and discovery along the way. Meeting new friends, listening to new stories, and experiencing a completely different life than the ordinary. In this vibrant, unique, and interactive platform, you can choose to meet with old friends or chat with newly met travel companions about the past and the future. The hotel’s bar offers a variety of drinks and is a great place for friends to gather, reminiscing about old times and discussing future aspirations, sharing a knowing smile and a leisurely moment. Or you can sit here alone, order a drink, perhaps a glass of wine, and count the lost beauties or sorrows, basking them in the sunlight before carefully storing them away. To the left of the bar is a rest area, where you can spend a leisurely and comfortable afternoon with a few close friends, discussing the past and the present. It’s also fine to be alone; you can hold a book, put on headphones, listen to music, and curl up in a corner, where the whole world belongs to you at that moment.
Define your unique day between solitude and sociability. Adjacent to the room is another open area that can serve as a relaxation space or function as a conference room. A hotel during a journey is not merely a space for rest and accommodation; it can also transform into an office setting. The hotel features a vast open area that can be flexibly divided according to various needs and can be customized for different activities. Whether it’s a product launch, cooperative signing, high-level meetings, private cocktail parties, or elegant wedding ceremonies and intimate party revelries, all are well within reach! Both vacation and work can find their own place here. On the first floor of the hotel, there is an intelligent self-service laundry room equipped with convenient and interactive living experiences, turning laundry into a form of play and entertainment. From the lobby to the rooms, a sense of design permeates every corner of this hotel, making the journey fashionable and refined. The hotel is equipped with leisure bar areas on each floor, complete with microwaves, shared power banks, and other facilities. Just a few steps away from the rooms, a relaxed and social travel experience is easily accessible. The room’s interior decoration is modern and simple, yet exudes a touch of fashion and romance, fitting well with the modern metropolis of Shanghai. The oversized indoor washbasin, separate toilets, bathrooms, and washbasins create a private environment where life can be stylish. Leaning on the railing, gazing out the window, the pastoral scenery of the Pudong suburbs unfolds, offering a tranquil and serene atmosphere compared to the bustling commercial districts. Wake up in the morning, open the window to greet the sun as it arrives, and then head to breakfast. A leisurely day starts at the hotel’s restaurant. A star-rated hotel naturally requires star-rated cuisine, and the restaurant is an essential part of the hotel’s layout and design. The Taste? All-day dining restaurant on the first floor is the finishing touch to this work of art. Combining the essence of Eastern and Western cuisines, the restaurant offers a dazzling array of Chinese delicacies and high-quality exquisite Western meals, with flavors irresistible and the sweetness upon tasting reminiscent of the very beginning of happiness. The warm restaurant decor feels like the sun is warmly watching over you, making it a pleasant and romantic experience. The hotel also features a 24-hour gym, where fitness enthusiasts during their travels can find their own life rhythm. After sweating and exercising, the body feels reenergized, with every bone emitting a comfortable sound. Amidst the city lights and urban bustle, walking through various landscapes, one seeks a place of rest for the body and soul to withstand the deep chill of the year’s end.
When visiting Shanghai, you might as well start from this exquisite hotel.