This time, when I came to Fengxian, Shanghai to connect with the cultural and creative project in Lingang, I specifically chose Shanghai Ship Hotel. I drove directly from the city center in 40 minutes, avoiding the traffic congestion in the core area of Pudong, but quickly covering all the core business points in Fengxian. As soon as I stopped the car and looked up, I saw the giant cruise ship building "docked" next to the Shanghai Fish, and I had a premonition that this business trip would be different from usual.
When checking in, the front desk wearing a sailor style uniform was very efficient. Upon learning that I was going to the Lingang Industrial Park to discuss cooperation the next day, I not only proactively printed a commuting route that avoided the morning rush hour on the highway, but also kindly reminded the 24-hour self-service area on the hotel's administrative floor. Printing and scanning project materials were free, and I could organize dozens of pages of proposals that needed to be used the next day in just a few minutes downstairs, without having to temporarily find nearby printing shops.
The administrative business room I live in does not have overly ornate decorations with a maritime theme. The space is well-organized and spacious, with a dedicated independent office area equipped with a large desk. The eye protection lighting is soft and not glaring. During cross-border video conferences, the high-speed dedicated line runs smoothly throughout the entire process, and there is not a single lag in the entire process of changing the plan. The biggest pain point for business travelers is the large capacity refrigerator next to the room window. The cultural and creative samples I brought and the contract documents that need to be stored at low temperatures can be securely placed. The clothes I saved up for consecutive business trips can be ironed and finished in just two hours when they are delivered to the hotel laundry room. The next day, when I saw the client dressed neatly, even the negotiation status became more confident.
After a whole day of coordination work, there is no need to travel far to find a business banquet venue. You can directly go to the hotel's Chinese restaurant downstairs. Our dishes are authentic and dignified, and the signature aroma of wine flavored grass head and steamed crucian carp are just right, making it perfect for entertaining partners. After dinner, I took a walk along the hotel's "deck walkway" by the lake to relax and unwind. The evening breeze wrapped in the fragrant scent of the lake and blew on my face. The shoulder and neck pain that had been sitting on the computer all day slowly dissipated, and even my tense nerves relaxed.
The subsequent business trip is particularly smooth: it takes only 15 minutes by car to reach Fengxian Administrative Center, so there is no need to take detours to handle business; 25 minutes direct to the industrial park in Lingang, avoiding congested roads throughout the journey; On the way to Hongqiao High speed Railway Station, the hotel arranged a drop off bus stop in advance and arrived 20 minutes earlier than the estimated time, without the embarrassment of rushing the bus. In the evening, after finishing all my work, I took some time to swim in the hotel's temperature controlled swimming pool twice. The anchor and deck railing decorations by the pool gave me a feeling of relaxing on the cruise deck. After swimming, my exhaustion was completely dissipated.
I used to think that business travel in Fengxian was a continuous rush, but this time at Shanghai Ship Hotel, I realized that choosing the right place to stay can not only efficiently promote all work, but also take advantage of the atmosphere of 'boarding' to steal half of my own leisure time. Next time I come to Fengxian to take on projects, this will definitely be my first choice to stay.Show more