Skip to main content
  1. Hotel reviews homepage
  2. China hotel reviews
  3. Shanghai Area hotel reviews
  4. Shanghai hotel reviews
  5. Reviews of Shanghai Joyful Star Hotel-Free shuttle bus to Pudong Airport and Disney

Reviews of Shanghai Joyful Star Hotel-Free shuttle bus to Pudong Airport and Disney

75 Chenyang Road, Pudong, 201202 Shanghai, China

#101 of 283 hotels in Shanghai

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 255 hotel reviews

8.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    8.5

  • Location

    8.3

  • Facilities

    8.3

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    8.9

  • Free WiFi

    7.0

100% verified reviews

Real guests. Real stays. Real opinions.

Read more- opens a dialog box
Write a review

Showing 1 – 25

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shower was not working, water comes from the tape only

    Receotion Staff was very friendly

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2024

    8.0
    Great comfortable stop over.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Difficult/confusing access to free bus before 6.45 am No coffee or sugar condiments. No complimentary body lotion

    Good size room. Lovely clean comfortable crisp clean beds. Good size shower

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I enjoyed the chinese breakfast but some items turned almost cold (as in most chinese hotels)

    The room had a comfortable bed and bathroom, tea baas were available, as well as room slippers. The airport shuttle was on time.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 March 2024

    7.0
    Overall I am satisfied based on what I paid and the very good bus service to the hotel
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The breakfast was not good.

    The best part of this hotel was the very on time bus service which is in fact very important for the people new to Shanghai airport. It was also close to the airport. In fact the facilities were not as I was expecting based on the reviews. The value vas really good for the stay.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    It was the perfect accomodation for a 20 hour layover, the staff was kind and helpful, they let me check in early and even have breakfast when I arrived. The shuttle made everything very convenient. Room was small but clean and comfortable.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not too far from the PVG airport. Free airport shuttle service. Very nice staff. Good breakfast.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    There was only tea and coffee to drink at breakfast, no water or juice.

    We had a long overnight layover and this hotel was perfect for spending the night. We got very detailed instructions with pictures for finding the free shuttle bus, so finding the bus was very easy and it ran on time both ways. The room was quite small but clean. Breakfast was included and served rice, noodles etc. buffet style.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    More options of foods for breakfast

    Bed very comfortable

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 March 2024

    9.0
    Amazing value for money with a great breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The shuttle was extremely convenient and the breakfast delicious. Also, the room was so much better than expected! Really clean, neat and fresh!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 March 2024

    8.0
    Easy Overnight Hotel for Shanghai Airport
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The ease of shuttle bus from Pudong Airport to hotel- bus is on time, has name in English on the side of bus (note that it takes almost half hour at 5 in the morning to go to airport as opposed to 20 at midnight) Wait for the bus inside for warmth and be present at right door 5 mins before time. Receptionist doesn't speak English but we didn't have to ask anything. Room had enough warmth, hot water, kettle and comfortable beds. Breakfast is provided

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 March 2024

    7.0
    Not as it seems, from booking.com, pics etc. Good value though, compared to other hotels..possibly!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The look of the the building, inside and out, was in need of a refurb... Breakfast was strictly Vietnamese. there should be some fruit and yogurt, bread and cake, at least?

    Free shuttle bus 🚍 Very good! Staff were very helpful... Nearby shops eateries

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 February 2024

    8.0
    Old hotel but perfect for just 1 night
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The place is quite run down and there’s this stench that comes from the bathroom.

    Shuttle bus service was really convenient. Breakfast was decent and the staff were polite and helpful.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfast should have more western oriented food. Buy also a toaster and serve orange jus.

    The shower

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is only breakfast so if you need food it will be outside of the hotel

    Location was good, free shuttle from airport and staff very helpful

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 February 2024

    9.0
    Even better than my first stay, we will be back again before we go home
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    - when the hotel is not too busy, better run maintenance on that elevator, the doors squeaks each time they open or close :) - the mian bao warming box may need maintenance too because it turns out that the bao was not warm at all, or was it just a regular glass box and not a warming box?

    Thank you to the management to directly take action to make fork and spoon easily accessible after I posted my review. Just one minor detail though: even though the melamine spoon is usable for eating rice on the plate, wouldn't metal spoon that matches the metal fork be more appropriate? I noticed that many of your guests were westerners, so I am sure they will appreciate it too :)

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good hotel, so far no complaints except for the WIFI (only usable for chinese websites)
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Wifi cannot be used for regular browsing, but then again it seems the same everywhere I go.

    The shuttle is on time. Breakfast was good, only problem is they provide plates rather than bowls, and yet there were only chopsticks, no spoon and fork, so I had to get creative to finish my rice on the plate. Staffs are very helpful. I still have my luggage stored in the hotel because I will stay again day after tomorrow after picking up my wife at the airport.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2024

    9.0
    Helpful shuttle Hotel. Very good value for money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Toilet blockes easily

    Close to Pudong very helpful shuttle bus. Some amenities nearby.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 February 2024

    9.0
    Good value for money, good quiet room with complementary Breakfast & Shuttle Bus.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Not an issue with the Hotel, but rather with the Region, it was not possible to use Google search, maps or translate last year I was in Beijing I was able to sue all of them. This time it was just not possible.

    This was my second step over, the Hotel met my expectations and was even better than the first time. The most important to highlight are their 24-hour complementary shuttled bus and easy to find on both terminals, so no need to stress about buying a SIM card or changing money, unless you are staying for more than 1 night. There are plenty of good restaurants nearby, just make sure you use Alipay since not all will accept credit cards and even does who accept them, sometimes your card might not work for some reason. The Hotel offered complimentary local Breakfast which I enjoyed as well as their coffee.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 February 2024

    7.0
    short and sweet
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    quick checkin when arrived in the early morning. The reception staff was very kind

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel is a bit dated. It wasn't 100% clean. They only served Chinese food for breakfast. There wasn't even butter for the bread.

    The staff at reception spoke English. When I called to arrange the shuttle, it was hassle free. There are shops walking distance from the hotel with a wide variety of restaurants to choose from. There's 2 pharmacies and grocery stores. The shuttle was on time.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 January 2024

    8.0
    short and nice
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    nuthing

    easy measy

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 January 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not 100% clean Missing brush

    Warm room

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 January 2024

    8.0
    everything was as expected
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    nothing. All as expected

    the shuttle was quick and efficient. I didn't take breakfast as I had an early departure. The staff were very friendly and were very accomodating when I asked for, and arranged an early check in. I would definately stay here again on my next stopover in Shanghai

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 January 2024

    9.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing really. It was perfect from 1 night step over 20 minutes only from the airport

    My king size bed, the good breakfast, the complementary shuttle bus from and to the airport, the driver didn’t speak English but he was friendly and professional. Many affordable and good local restaurants to eat nearby.

    Stayed in January 2024

Showing 1 – 25

We Price Match
We Price Match
Low rates • No booking fees • Find cheaper? We'll refund the difference!

Guests also reviewed these properties: