This was the view that greets us every morning when we looked out in the window - the locals doing their early morning Tai Chi exercise routines.

We satisfied our hunger pangs with fine dishes complimented with a good cup of brewed coffee and fruit juices.

a view of the hotel lobby from the restaurant

Overall, we had a great experience. It is an excellent 4-star hotel that will delight even the most discerning traveler. The Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel is 17 km from the Hongqiao International Airport. It is within walking distance to several tourist attractions such as Peoples Square, Shanghai Museum, and the Shanghai Grand Theater. It also has easy access to Nanjing East Pedestrian Mall.

Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel is located at No. 595 Jiujiang Road, Shanghai 200001, China.