Quiet day at the hotel

After going out for a wonderful run where I got to explore another side of Pudong, I decided to play it quiet today and stay at the hotel.

My sister was curious about the hotel. I'm not sure if she is expecting the Japanese style bunkbeds with paper doors but to satisfy her curiosity, here's a short overview of my accommodations while in Pudong.

We are staying at the Ramada Plaza Pudong Shanghai. Here's a few pictures from outside:
There is a small gym and pool available on the fourth floor which is useful. The hotel also has a few restaurants and a lounge/nightclub that we haven't visited yet.

The room is pretty big and has everything you would expect from a hotel room anywhere in the world. Queen size bed, TV, mini-Fridge, Internet access, showertub, etc.
That little desk is where I write my posts unless Alex is using it, in which case I will use the bed :)
The washroom is pretty standard fare:
And the minibar has everything a weary traveller missing home could need, including Chinese wine!
Electrical outlets are surprisingly versatile. If you have a device that can use 240v, 50hz electricity from anywhere in the world, chances are that it will fit in the powerbar they provide:
The light switches are the opposite of North America, where up is closed and down is open. Another cool little thing is that beside the bed is a Do not disturb switch:
That will light up a sign outside the room instead of having to hang paper notices on the doorknob.
There is also a doorbell for service and guests which is weird to hear in a hotel room :)

China seems very committed to reducing its environmental footprint. Store keepers will often dim the lights when there are no customers (and open them when you walk in). This hotel features the usual green services where you can leave a card on the bed to avoid the linen being washed everyday and reusing the towels unless you leave them in the tub. It also goes a step further with this device when you enter the room:
Unless a card is inserted in the device, all electrical outlets (except for one), lights and A/C will be turned off. Now, we could play tricks with this and leave an air miles card in there but I thought the device was an interesting way to sensitise guests on their environmental footprints.