Another of Shanghai’s ‘historic’ hotels, the New Asia Hotel is housed in an impressive 1930s building but has little else going for it. Inside there is no old-style charm remaining. The rooms, although acceptable, look like any other slightly run-down three-star hotel rooms in the world. In fact, the whole hotel is largely drab and ordinary. And, while slightly cheaper than the Astor House or the Metropole, the New Asia Hotel’s prices are very much inflated at $72 for a standard room and $110 for a deluxe room. Internet costs ¥60 ($9) per 24 hours and breakfast is ¥25. The location is decent - on the corner with Sichuan Lu and just north of Suzhou Creek. It’s a bit of a hike (10-15 minutes walk) to the Bund or the subway but a good area nonetheless. The New Asia Hotel also features a sauna, conference and banquet facilities and a miniature gymnasium. And, although very stoic, the staff are competent and speak good English. But, in the end, there’s just no real reason to recommend the New Asia Hotel. It has nothing to define itself and ultimately just offers a much diminished experience for a slightly lower price.