I've lived in Shanghai and also been there several times on vacation. According to me this is the best area to stay in if you want to be in French Concession with its restaurants, bars, night clubs, boutiques, spas etc. No skyscrapers. This hotel is close to metro (south shanxii road). Walking distance to Jing'an Temple (2 kilometers), Xiantindi (2,5 kilometers), Tianzifang (2,5 kilometers), Yongkang road (1 kilometer). Hotel is clean, wifi is great, breakfast is bad, bathroom is nice, smells bad in elevators and common areas, beds are comfortable, staff speaks english, don't book transfer to/from the airport (super expensive, take a regular taxi). I would absolute recommend this hotel. It's not western, but it is as good as it gets for this price in Shanghai.