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Hidden gem hotel next to Kunming South Railway Station! Hyatt Place truly understands business travelers 🚄 No more rushing for early high-speed trains! This Hyatt Place in Chenggong maximizes convenience 🧭 Just a 500-meter walk to the West Square of Kunming South Railway Station, you can reach the hotel within minutes dragging your luggage after getting off the train. No more competing for taxis, and getting an extra half hour of sleep feels amazing. [Rose] As Yunnan’s first Hyatt Place, the room details did not disappoint. All 315 rooms are super spacious. I booked a lake view room with panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows, where you can see the lake light of Bailongtan during the day and the city skyline at night. The room is divided into rest and work areas, with a large desk and free high-speed Wi-Fi, perfect for video meetings on the go. The biggest surprise is the Hyatt signature Sweet Dreams bed, which instantly relieves stress after a long day. There’s also a 55-inch HD TV and smart air conditioning, making comfort top-notch. 🍴 No dining blind spots! The "Jiawei" restaurant offers a buffet breakfast combining Chinese and Western styles, including regular bread and coffee as well as authentic Yunnan snacks. The made-to-order hot dishes are heartwarming, and kids love their bread pudding. If you don’t want to go out, the lobby bar serves coffee and snacks, perfect for relaxing between work or a nightcap before bed. 💼 Business needs are fully covered: super fast check-in and check-out save time, the 24-hour gym is always open to keep you in shape, and you can share the hotel group’s 3,000-square-meter meeting space, easily handling small business meetings. If you want to explore, it’s convenient to visit Dounan Flower Market and Laoyuhe Park from the hotel, allowing you to sneak in some leisure during business trips. Whether you’re a frequent traveler to South Station or a transit visitor to Yunnan, this hotel is a no-brainer choice. After staying once, it became my fixed base in Kunming Chenggong, with unbeatable value!
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HYATT PLACE KUNMING SOUTH RAILWAY STATION

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Near Kunming South Railway Station|Chenggong New District/South High-Speed Railway Station, Kunming
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