HHebaixiaoFirst off, we got an upgrade to a 180-degree river view room, though there were a few hiccups along the way.
**Facilities:** The room has a classic business style, which looks decent, but the equipment is a bit dated. Adjusting the hot and cold water in the bathroom is the slowest I've ever encountered; you really need patience, as it takes forever to respond after each adjustment. The bathroom itself is old and needs a renovation. There were only tissues in the bathroom, none in the main room.
**Service:** Perhaps because there were so many guests, the front desk service was just 'adequate.' Neither of the two front desk staff who checked us in mentioned the breakfast time or location, and I had to go back and ask them later. The room service staff were very enthusiastic, but they knocked on the door two or three times every day to deliver evening tea and turn down the bed. The service was great, but having to get up and open the door each time was a bit inconvenient.
**Breakfast:** Personally, I think the breakfast restaurant was the most impressive part.
Firstly, the staff at the entrance maintained a very stable and positive demeanor. This hotel hosts conferences, so there were many people dining in the morning, and some guests were indeed difficult. However, the staff remained unaffected by their moods, answering questions attentively without being cold.
Why do I say it was impressive? In many hotels, breakfast chefs tend to just go through the motions, often appearing a bit sluggish because breakfast starts early. But here, the chefs seemed full of energy and very proactive in their work, presenting a refreshing and positive attitude.
The breakfast selection was extensive, almost foolproof, and everything tasted quite good, especially the desserts. They blended Chinese and Western characteristics; the Western desserts weren't overly sweet, and the flavors leaned towards a balanced middle ground. I recommend the brownies and donuts.
The downside was the coffee, which was terrible, but the tea was excellent.
Fairly speaking, considering the hotel brand, location, and the view, the overall price felt reasonable, but you shouldn't evaluate it by Marriott International standards.
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