I loved this hotel. It feels sophisticated and elegant, and the staff are amazing — professional, helpful, and welcoming. The whole hotel has a very international atmosphere, which I really enjoyed.
Breakfast was excellent. I especially loved the Cantonese dishes, such as the wontons and changfen, but there was also a great variety of Western and Asian food, drinks, sweets, and other options. Everything felt fresh and high quality. Our room was cozy while still being spacious and comfortable, and even the bathroom essentials and amenities provided were noticeably high quality.
My only real disappointment was the pool. I was particularly looking forward to spending time there, but the sun disappears behind the building at around 11 a.m., so there is no direct sunlight in the afternoon. While the sunbeds and surrounding area are designed for relaxing, the pool itself is quite shallow and seems to be very family-oriented, with plenty of children and even swimming lessons taking place. So if relaxing by a sunny, peaceful pool is an important part of your stay, I probably wouldn't choose this hotel.
We also tried the dinner buffet. The food was good and there was plenty of variety, but at almost 700 RMB, I simply don't think it offers good value for money. I had high expectations because of the price, and while it was certainly nice, I have had equally good or better hotel buffets elsewhere for around half the price.
Overall, though, we had a wonderful and relaxing stay. I would definitely like to come back and try the Churchill Bar and afternoon tea next time. It's a great choice for a staycation or if you need to be in central Guangzhou and want somewhere comfortable and sophisticated to stay.
