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Airport Watch: Hotel, Motel (168), Holiday Inn ...

By James Creegan As part of the ongoing upgrade of Pudong airport, there is now a new branch of Motel 168 open in the transportation centre, right next to the entrance of the Maglev station. Double or Twin rooms are available, both at 348RMB per... ...full story at Shanghaiist

from Shanghaiist on Wed, Jan 30 2008

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