Chimelong Hotel Guangzhou: The MVP among the non-tower-view hotels

There seem to be only a few non-resort hotels in Guangzhou that don't offer a tower view, such as Chimelong, Mandarin Oriental, and W, which naturally puts them at a competitive disadvantage. Mandarin Oriental, with its cramped public areas that mirror the congested streets, bizarre room layouts, and even ghostly occurrences, and W, which has become even more rampant after its scandalous hotel cleanup, make Chimelong the easy MVP winner. Chimelong is neighbored by the luxurious Ritz-Carlton, unfortunately obscured by Guangzhou's tallest building from the view of the Canton Tower, but the river view overlooking the Liede Bridge from above the 50th floor is still impressive. The hotel entrance uses a considerable amount of greenery to create a secluded and refreshing atmosphere, the public areas showcase Chimelong's classic ostentatious style, while the guest rooms are quite elegant and serene with a scholarly vibe (duplex suites are not recommended). Although it lacks the design continuity of the high-altitude Lingnan mansions that Ritz-Carlton offers, the overall experience is still more interesting than Mandarin Oriental. Chimelong's spa introduces the Middle Eastern specialty of Turkish baths, the indoor pool is somewhat underwhelming (the outdoor pool was not open), and Chimelong's restaurants are a weak point, so as usual, I went to Guangyu Xuan for dinner and Yubao Xuan for morning tea. The London list will be released tomorrow. Collection | Domestic Hotel Collection