TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

To avoid the stairs, we chose the Oriental Pearl room for our 2 night stay here. The room has a second entry from the courtyard, via a bamboo door and a very pleasant separate sitting area where we…

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TripAdvisor traveler rating: 3 of 5 stars

I spent one night at the Quintet (Joffre Room), and if not for the kind hospitality of friends, would have had no qualms staying here for the entire length of my stay. It is a basic yet quaint…

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TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

I was looking a for place to stay for 3 Days on my own as an extension to my business trip so that I can explore Shanghai. My friend recommended this place with raving review. Reserving the place…

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TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

We stayed here for three nights in the Joffre. It was a little tight, but clean and nicely decorated. The staff were very nice and helpful. I really appreciated that they provided us with a subway map…

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TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Quintet and its staff are absolutely amazing. This review cannot do justice to how unique and special this place is, in any season. My elderly mother and I traveled to China for 30 days, and our…

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TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Quintet is a nice and cozy place to stay in. The room is a tad small but it provides for all the necessities for a comfortable stay. Although without a central heating, the heating in the room and…

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For guests who are staying with us during the holidays this year, we have prepared a small gift in the form of a hand-made stuffed rabbit.  Next year (2011) is the Chinese zodiac year of the Rabbit, so we thought our guests might like to take home a little token to mark their visit.

We found these cute rabbits from a cute shop called Ru-Wa, which is located in the JingAn Villa neighborhood.  The owners Season and Halei are interested in preserving and reviving the traditional Chinese toy crafts, and opened this workshop/store where they also offer classes on making traditional Chinese kites, lanterns, and other toys.  They work with old masters who are still knowledgeable about the traditional construction methods.  The old masters cannot be rushed so the items they produced are limited in quantity

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 4 of 5 stars

We spent a weekend (too short!) at Quintet in Shanghai. The French Concession area is great with lots of good local restaurants and bars (the lovely Fay supplies a list), quirky shops and alleyways….

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TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

I was looking for a different experience than a standard hotel room. The Quintet exceeded my expectations.

Kenny the manager was great, as was Jenni the office person. Both were very helpful in…

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TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was our first trip to Shanghai as a couple, I had been here once before but it was already 8 years ago and so much had changed. We were scouting for a place to stay and would like to stay in a…

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