From Shanghai railway station, take Metro line 1 then transfer to line 2 stop at East Nanjing Road station, then choose exit 1 or 4. If you choose exit 1, turn to the right to the popular East Nanjing Rd and walk around 5 minutes. Then turn to the left then you can see the Central Hotel.
The tourist attractions near the hotel are Yu Garden (line 10 stop at Yuyuan station), the Bund (line 2 stop at East Nanjing Rd station), Oriental Pearl tower (line 2 stop at Lujiazui station). The ticket to take Huangpu river cruise which is close to the Bund is CNY150/person for 45 minutes.
Our room is big and clean. It has a bathtub and a shower separately. The staff is very helpful. You have to deposit CNY500 and it will be returned when you check-out.