I was visiting Shanghai to take part in the exhibition and chose this Hotel as it was close to the exhibition venue. Its an economical hotel fairly popular with business travellers. Don't expect too much luxury but you'd get the basics at an economical rate. Sad part is Internet not being free which is a must for a business traveller.... more

I have stayed at the Rainbow 6 or 7 times now, and I keep coming back, so they must be doing something right. Rooms are always nice and big, very clean with everything you need. Only annoying thing (but I think this is in Chinese hotels generally), never have an iron in the room, but to be fair always bring... more

After travelling first to Beijing and having a terrific experience, I had high expectations for the Rainbow in Shanghai. Apparently this was at one time one of the finer hotels in the Honqiao area. I must say I was a little disappointed. Here is a list of the good and bad of our 5 night stay: The Good: -Rooms were... more

Stayed at the Rainbow Hotel for 1 night. Good size rooms and good service. Excellent value for money as I got deluxe room for CNY750. Only drawback is a bit far from Bund but taxis are very very cheap so you are never more than 15 minutes away from anywhere. more