The Sofitel Guiyang Hunter is an ideal spot for travelers wanting to discover the city. The Sofitel Guiyang Hunter offers a pleasant stay in Guiyang for those traveling for business or leisure. The hotel is conveniently located just 3km from Guiyang Railway Station and 11km from Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport. Transportation around the city is also convenient, with Provincial People's Hospital Metro Station within walking distance. The nearby area boasts an abundance of attractions including Riverside Park, Jia Xiu Pavilion and Laodongmen Relic Site. When guests have some time on their hands they can make use of the onsite facilities. This Guiyang hotel features parking on site. If cleanliness is important to you, this hotel makes an excellent choice, as our guests consider this to be one of the cleanest hotels in the city. For guests traveling with families, this hotel is consistently one of the most popular choices.
"I'm a local Guiyang native, and I booked this hotel specifically for a friend visiting from Chongqing. I've stayed at Sofitels in many places like Guangzhou, Tianjin, and Nanjing, but the Guiyang Sofitel truly stood out. First, upon check-in, the lobby immediately hit me with a high-end scent, completely different from the cheap, generic fragrances found in other hotels or malls. Sofitel genuinely excels in its choice of perfumes. Then, the front desk attendant's service was excellent—she efficiently and quickly processed my room card. The room itself was much better than the Kempinski's. Guiyang truly deserves these 'new-generation' luxury hotels; their hardware equipment is miles ahead of older brands like Kempinski. The location is also superb. Honestly, Guiyang isn't a huge city, but it's rare to find a hotel that's only two or three kilometers away from all the main attractions. Lanvin toiletries are standard at Sofitel, and I absolutely love them, both for their scent and brand prestige (or perhaps, both their image and substance).
Now for the hotel's downsides. Firstly, the room was indeed a bit small, feeling a bit cramped compared to other Sofitels. Also, Guiyang's infrastructure isn't great; from a high vantage point, you mainly see old, dilapidated buildings. Of course, I understand this isn't the hotel's fault, as Guizhou has only recently begun to develop. However, my immediate impression wasn't the best. I think the main issue is that Guiyang doesn't need 'old money style' hotels. Despite being relatively new, Sofitel still feels somewhat old-fashioned in its elevators and room decor, lacking in design. It felt like a rather ordinary five-star hotel, not particularly surprising. I felt similarly uncomfortable with the Guiyang Kempinski at the same price point – its room equipment was too old, offering nothing but 'old money' vibes. I hope Sofitel doesn't become like that. I wish the hotel would put more effort into room renovations and small design details to give guests a more youthful, updated, and distinct experience. Overall, this stay was good, but not exceptionally surprising. I hope my next stay brings an even better experience."