I declare this the best value hotel in Xiamen
🏘️Room type/layout:
I stayed in room 3003 on the top floor, which has a unique layout. There is an entrance hall, and the room on the right is spacious and suitable for sleeping on the floor (jokingly referred to as the "floor sleeping room"). This room type should be a deluxe executive king room, similar to an open suite, but not separately classified. On the left is a cloakroom with a dressing table and wardrobe, and further inside is the bathroom. The bathtub in a standard room is an old-fashioned built-in type, different from the independent bathtub in a suite. The water pressure on the top floor is low, which is a common problem in old buildings, but the water pressure on other floors is normal. The overall layout has its characteristics, but there are also some problems caused by the old building.
🛌Supplies/facilities:
The hotel has been renovated since the end of 2023, with new carpets, wallpaper, air conditioning controls, and sofas, but the overall appearance is still old. Executive and suite rooms are not equipped with coffee machines, and the new sofas and lounge chairs do not blend well with the overall room atmosphere and are hard to sit on. The gym is well-maintained, with some rust and aging, but little wear and tear and complete equipment. However, the swimming pool is not recommended.
💰Per capita consumption:
About 200 per person, very cost-effective
💗Other tips:
- Breakfast experience: The hotel breakfast is average, with average quality, not enough to make people want to get up early to eat. The variety and taste of the dishes need to be improved.
- Lounge situation: The lounge is small, similar in size to a newly opened Courtyard, and crowded during meals. The taste and quantity of the dishes are average, with greasy hot dishes and only decent fruit salad. The staff is busy and under a lot of pressure.
- Location: The hotel is located at the junction of Siming and Huli, near SM City Plaza. It is a good location on the island but not the first choice. It is a certain distance from the subway station and BRT, so the convenience of travel is average. However, since the area of Xiamen Island is small, it is not far to go anywhere.
- Service quality: The service is good, from check-in to check-out, the doorman is enthusiastic and helpful, but the welcome fruit is not rich enough.
As one of the older Marriott hotels in Xiamen, Sheraton Xiamen Hotel has been partially renovated by the owner, but there are still some common problems in old hotels, and there is room for improvement in room types, facilities, and dining. However, its service attitude is commendable. For guests who pursue cost-effectiveness and newer facilities, it may need to be carefully selected, but for guests who value the brand and location and do not have high hardware requirements, it is still a good accommodation choice. I look forward to its improvement in the future to enhance its overall quality and competitiveness.