Experience local culture at the Chengdu HBang Tianfu Sheraton Hotel, a must-visit in Chengdu

## **Rongcheng Elegance Above the Clouds: A Stay at the Chengdu HBang Tianfu Sheraton Hotel** ### **Arrival: Encountering Serenity on the City Skyline** As the car entered the Tianfu New Area, I was surrounded by a forest of high-rise buildings, their glass curtain walls reflecting the sunlight of Sichuan. The HBang Tianfu Sheraton Hotel is located here, exuding the modern aura of an international brand while cleverly incorporating the sloping roof elements of Western Sichuan dwellings. The doorman's smile was just right, neither deliberately enthusiastic nor aloof, reminding me of the unique "comfort" of Chengdu people—warmth with a sense of propriety. The lobby is tall and magnificent, yet it doesn't feel cold due to the natural wood tones and soft lighting. The backdrop of the front desk is an abstract "Shu Brocade" art installation, resembling flowing river water from a distance, but revealing delicate texture changes upon closer inspection. While checking in, the staff handed me a cup of warm jasmine tea, its fragrance spreading on my tongue, instantly dispelling the fatigue of the journey. ### **Guest Rooms: Touching the Elegance of Sichuan in the Details** I stayed in an executive suite. Upon entering, the floor-to-ceiling windows offered a panoramic view of the Tianfu New Area's cityscape. In the evening, the setting sun gilded the entire city, the traffic twinkling like a galaxy, and the silhouette of Longquan Mountain in the distance was faintly visible in the twilight. The room's design combines Sheraton's consistent business elegance with many "Sichuan flavor" details—the texture of the headboard's background wall is inspired by the mountain lines of Qingcheng Mountain, the desk lamp resembles a bamboo-woven lantern, and even the ceramic cups in the mini-bar have the glaze of Shu kilns. The biggest surprise was the turndown service, when the hotel placed a panda bookmark and a small box of Sichuan fritillary bulb syrup candy on the pillow, thoughtful and fun. The bathroom is spacious, and the amenities are Sheraton's classic Gilchrist & Soames, but the embroidered pattern on the toiletry bag incorporates the "Hibiscus Flower" element, making you want to take it home as a souvenir. The shower water pressure is strong, and the bathtub is set by the window, allowing you to overlook the city's night view while soaking, giving you a sense of luxury of "bathing in the clouds." ### **Dining: Sichuan Flavors and Global Flavors on the Tip of Your Tongue** Breakfast was at the **"Shi Guang" all-day dining restaurant**, with a dazzling array of choices. In addition to the standard international buffet line, the most attractive were the local specialty stalls—freshly made Zhong dumplings, red oil wontons, pot helmet sandwiches with jelly, and even a master chef preparing "Three Great Cannons" on the spot. A small dish of pepper chocolate was paired with the coffee cup, which tasted strange at first, but became inexplicably addictive aftertaste, just like the feeling Chengdu gives people: seemingly conflicting, but actually harmonious. At noon, I tried their signature Sichuan cuisine at the **"Ya" Chinese restaurant**. The Mapo tofu used Pixian Douban and freshly ground pepper powder, with layers of spicy and fresh flavors; the Kung Pao chicken was moderately sweet and sour, and the cashews were crispy, a textbook-level presentation. The most amazing dish was the "Boiled Cabbage in Clear Soup," which seemed clear and tasteless, but was incredibly fresh and mellow. The waiter introduced that it was a high soup made from old hen, ham, and dried scallops for eight hours, and the philosophy of Sichuan cuisine "the ultimate taste is light" was fully reflected here. In the evening, I had a drink at the **Executive Lounge**. The bartender recommended a "Rongcheng Night," with Wuliangye as the base wine, but it was blended with osmanthus syrup and lemon juice to make it light and easy to drink, with a piece of dried chili pepper on the rim of the glass—seemingly bizarre, but actually subtly balanced, just like the night in Chengdu, lively with tranquility, and traditional with a trendy twist. ### **Service: Just the Right "Chengdu-style" Consideration** The hotel's service has a kind of "silent" thoughtfulness. When I casually mentioned "wanting to try an authentic old teahouse" during check-in, I found a handwritten recommendation list on the table at breakfast the next day, even marking which bamboo leaf green tea was the most authentic. When checking out, the front desk proactively asked if I needed to extend my stay until 4pm and helped me call a car. The driver also thoughtfully reminded me: "The luggage is put away, don't forget it!"—a sentence of authentic Sichuan dialect, which made people smile knowingly. ### **Conclusion: The Soul of Sichuan in an International Brand** There are many hotels in Chengdu, but not many can combine international standards with local culture so naturally. The HBang Tianfu Sheraton has the efficiency and sophistication of a business hotel, but it is also full of the elegance and humor of Western Sichuan in the details. It is like an elegant Chengdu gourmet, who can talk business in a suit and tie, and tell you an anecdote about old Chengdu after tea and dinner. When leaving, I looked back at the sloping roof inlaid in the glass curtain wall, and suddenly felt that this may be the epitome of modern Chengdu—in the high-rise buildings, there is still a calm and interesting soul.