MuyanCaesar
April 20, 2025
The gentleness within reach of the clouds - the experience of staying at Youliya Inn
Under the glittering lights of the Guangzhou Tower, I pushed open the glass door of the Youliya Inn, as if I had stepped into an inn connecting the clouds and the world of fireworks. This place is not only a habitat for travelers, but also like a dream container gently embraced by a slender waist, turning the hustle and bustle of the city into whispers by the pillow.
1. A poetic residence that dances with landmarks
The inn is located in the core position of the central axis of Guangzhou CBD, only a 3-minute walk to Guangzhou Tower subway station. This "one-step away" intimacy makes the journey light and easy. When you draw open the curtains in the morning, the 5-meter-long floor-to-ceiling soundproof glass windows will let in all the morning light from the tower. The tower is coated with gold in the morning light, like a giant harp standing on the skyline. When night falls, the silhouette of the flying eaves of the Chigang Tower and the streamlined neon lights of the Guangzhou Tower interweave on the glass curtain wall. The magical picture of 600 years of folded time and space becomes a private art exhibition exclusively for the window.
2. A living philosophy that interweaves technology and warmth
In the guest rooms, the "Xiaodu" intelligent control system incorporates poetry into daily details. With just a whisper, the curtains slowly unfold like a stage curtain, bringing the magnificent skyline of Zhujiang New Town before your eyes. Kohler's cloud-top massage bathtub is stunning, with constant temperature bubbles wrapped in colorful atmosphere lights. It feels like you are immersed in a galaxy dotted with stars, and when you look up you can see the neon lights of the slender waist. The zero-pressure memory foam mattress is like a cloud that can read minds, gently supporting the curves of the body and allowing people to fall into a weightless dream under the watchful eyes of the ancient and modern twin towers.
3. Human warmth in details
The service at the inn is as attentive and considerate as Lingnan morning tea. The front desk staff always has the friendly smile unique to Cantonese people, turning the check-in procedure into a ceremony like serving a cup of welcoming tea. The Mickey-patterned bedding in the parent-child room hides the magic of childlike innocence, and the room is cleaned three times a day to ensure that the space always remains as fresh as when you first saw it. The most unforgettable day was when a rainstorm suddenly hit. The housekeeper silently placed a reminder card for drying clothes and ginger tea at the entrance. This non-disturbing care was more heartwarming than the night view outside the floor-to-ceiling window.
I especially appreciated the service of the innkeeper Xiao Yang, who sent a plate of snacks and fresh fruits to the guest room. They also introduced the nearby scenery and routes in a warm manner, and even introduced the nearby delicacies in detail. It is a down-to-earth and cost-effective food street, and they explained it very patiently. The hotel takes guests into consideration and gives them a sense of happiness and belonging, making them feel at home.
4. Immersive experience of framed landscape art
The 180° unobstructed viewing window is a carefully designed frame that creates a picturesque scene in the morning, evening, sunshine or rainy day. I love leaning against the bay window in the afternoon, watching the shadows of the clouds passing through the steel structure of the tower, while the aroma of hand-brewed coffee and the metallic luster of the tower linger in the air. The specially designed angled mirror in the bathroom reflects the tower view in multiple dimensions, turning bathing time into an installation art experience that interweaves time and space.
When the blues moment of the last day arrived, the warm yellow outline lights of the Chigang Tower and the colorful beams of the Guangzhou Tower whispered in the river breeze, and I suddenly understood: the so-called perfect journey is nothing more than finding a place where landmarks can become the background of life. Youliya Inn uses its floor-to-ceiling windows as canvases and the evening breeze of the Pearl River as brush and ink to paint a memory of Guangzhou that is "within the reach of the clouds" in the hearts of every traveler. This is probably the most romantic interpretation of modern urban living - our relationship with the city does not have to be that of a hasty admirer, but a confidant with whom we can fall asleep in each other's arms.
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