Ningbo to Shanghai

[Stefan V]

The Howard Johnson Hotel is almost a 6 star hotel. Very, very nice. I absolutely had no problem taking a girl upstairs...And the rooms are beyond exceptional with a great view...amazing hotel...

 

[vulcan]

I always stayed at the Golden Port Hotel for many years...Never had problems getting girls into my room. This is where I got one of the staff to sneak into my room. They have little bar, a medium bar, a karaoke bar...decent place to find women... couple of bars along the river too....

 

[spaghetti arms]

Hey Guys,

I'm now in Ningbo, any suggestions as for good bars??

 

[Tara]

Your info is correct Dabigguy.
Nanyuan Hotel is very good.
Nice room, good food, fair price.
As in every hotel I have visited in China, both Karaoke and massage girls will visit.
The distance between the front door and the elevator is a bit large, and the lobby always busy... but the worst thing you will get is some nasty looks from tourists, when you walk by with a 'visitor'.
Around the hotel (less than 1 min walk) are a few barber shops. Same as anywhere in China. (both price and quality is lower than in hotel)
Nanyuan Hotel is 15 minutes walk from 1 of the main nightlife centers in Ningbo. The route is safe, even alone at night. Just walk the main road, and don't be smart taking 'shortcuts' in smaller streets.

A friend also recommended Howard Johnson Hotel in Ningbo.
Havn't been there but all options are also open there or in the immediate neighborhood. It is a little bit closer to the nightlife.

I like the 'Chineese' atmosphere of Nanyuan
Next time in Ningbo, I'll return there.

Oh, And for those who are wondering about the questions in the first post :
-Nightlife in Ningbo is active, but don't compare it to Shanghai or HK.
-Fastest way Ningbo to Shanghai : by car over the new bridge.
-Is it worth to goto SH for weekend : depends. If you have opportunities later to visit SH, then stay in NB, otherwise, go for it.

 

[J0J]

Walker,

How was your visit to the Nanyuan Hotel? I was there many years ago and it was very nice. I also heard that the massage girls in the hotel were VERY good and would visit you in the rooms. Hopefully that is still the case.

 

[iris_ankur]

Hi,
I'm gonna be in Ningbo for about 3 weeks.
From what I read here best starting places are hotel bars and massage salons.
I'll be stayin at Nanyuan Hotel. Didn't have choice of hotel, but I heared it is good. Is it also girlfriendly?

I was wondering if it is worth it -and if it is easy to do- to go over to Shanghai for the weekends? If so, how is it best done? By car, train, ...?
Or is the nightlife in ningbo active enough during weekends?

Thanks for any info you might have,
Walker