Hotel Landmark Canton Guangzhou

This is my sixth stay at this hotel this year. I basically stay here every month when I come to Guangzhou for work. The most important thing is how convenient it is for transportation, dining, getting around, and shopping. It's especially easy with Yide Road and Beijing Road nearby, perfect for shopping and leisure, just a 5 to 10-minute walk away.

Facilities: There's a laundry room, gym, and a restaurant. Dragon-Inn Restaurant is on the second floor, and there's also a Tao Yuan Western Restaurant – pretty comprehensive facilities. Cleanliness: The carpets, bedsheets, and bathroom are all very clean, though the bathroom is a little on the small side.

The location is excellent, with great food and attractions all within walking distance – truly superb. The service was exceptional and genuine; both the front desk staff and housekeeping were wonderful, and even the lobby concierge was very polite, unlike some issues mentioned in other reviews. However, despite such a fantastic location and excellent service, the room itself was a major letdown due to its age and a strong musty smell. You could tell the room was well-maintained and spotlessly clean, but the musty odor from the old carpet and the wobbly mattress, which didn't fit the bed frame, made for a very uncomfortable stay. The pungent smell triggered my allergic rhinitis, and I constantly felt nauseous. I'd feel fine as soon as I left the room, but my chest would tighten up the moment I re-entered. My partner developed an allergic cough overnight and couldn't sleep well, tossing and turning. Even worse, the mismatch between the mattress and the bed frame caused violent shaking with every turn, feeling like motion sickness. After one night, we had no choice but to abandon such a great location and excellent service and find another hotel.

I'm giving the service a 2-star rating, with one star solely for allowing me a 30-minute late check-out. Besides its good location, I can't think of anything else that warrants a higher score for this place. Perhaps it shouldn't even be called a hotel; 'guesthouse' would be more fitting. 1. The room was advertised as 28 sq.m., but in reality, I doubt it was even 18 sq.m. The bathroom, in particular, was pathetically small. 2. The mattress, along with the entire bed, wobbled. I'm not particularly heavy, but even a slight turn in bed would make the whole thing shake. 3. The front desk staff seemed to be in a terrible mood during check-in. 4. Mobile signals (Unicom, China Mobile, Telecom) were all very poor in the room. Even with full Wi-Fi signal, the internet speed was incredibly slow – I'm not sure why (see image 3, it just wouldn't load). 5. The facilities are outdated; the showerhead and other fixtures were covered in rust stains, looking very dirty. 6. The air conditioning sounded like a small fan blowing all night. 7. The conditioner bottle was empty, which shows that it wasn't checked or refilled during cleaning. Furthermore, there were issues like one of the elevators not registering floor selections. How can a hotel like this, with all these problems, still operate under the name of the White Swan Group?

I stayed at this hotel 20-30 years ago, and coming back now, I'm impressed by the elegant renovation and excellent hygiene. The Pearl River view is a bonus. The biggest advantage of this hotel is its proximity to Hai Zhu Square Metro Station, making transportation incredibly convenient. There are also two different restaurants on the second and third floors with reasonable prices, so you don't even have to go out to eat, even if the weather is bad. However, the breakfast options offered on the 39th floor are a bit limited; more choices would be ideal.

The environment is good, it's an old, established hotel by the Pearl River, and the service attitude is decent. However, the hotel facilities are quite old, and the breakfast selection is limited. They charge 90 yuan for breakfast for a child under 1.4 meters, which is a bit expensive. I wouldn't recommend eating breakfast at the hotel; it's very convenient to order takeout from nearby places!

This hotel boasts an excellent location, with river-view rooms offering stunning panoramas of Guangzhou city and the Pearl River. It's just a few hundred meters from Tianzi Wharf, where you can take a boat tour of the Pearl River, and equally close to Beijing Road, perfect for a leisurely stroll, shopping, and a visit to Fanlou for authentic Cantonese cuisine. The church is also conveniently nearby. The lobby design beautifully reflects Guangzhou's charm, and the staff are very friendly. Parking is convenient, with slow-charging EV stations available, making it very car-friendly. Any room issues are handled promptly and efficiently by the staff, demonstrating high service standards.