Hotel Dengan Bar di Guangxi, China

Located right in the heart of Wuzhou near the river. This hotel was quite large with a beautiful and elegant lobby. The room was equally spacious and comfortable. Everything in the bathroom worked well and the bed was quite comfortable as well. Overall an excellent value for a hotel to use as a base for exploring Wuzhou!

The Marriott hotel is super conveniently located right above a large shopping mall that has everything you need. It's also very easy to get to museums, Chaoyang Square, the train station, and the high-speed rail station via Metro Line 1. The hotel itself seems to have been recently renovated; it feels very new.

Facilities: This was my first time in Yangshuo, and this hotel is really popular because of its amazing window views. After checking in, I found the facilities to be excellent as well. It's not one of those places that looks good on the outside but is disappointing on the inside. I absolutely loved the super big TV and the rotating bed in the room. You can turn it to the best angle and lie down to admire the mountains! Cleanliness: Very satisfied. Everything was changed for each new guest. I stayed for two nights and they proactively asked about cleaning and changing things on the second day. Environment: Speechless, truly beautiful. In the low season of winter, the green outside the window was a bit desolate, but the sunrise and sunset created an amazing ambiance! 👏🏻 Service: Absolutely top-notch. After the concierge group was set up, they were incredibly attentive, answering all my questions about booking various tours and even offering some discounts. They were meticulous, reminding and asking about afternoon tea and dinner's white fungus soup! Fantastic. Plus, the photos taken by the in-house photography service turned out great. I'll just let the pictures speak for themselves (of course, I brought my own clothes) 🧐

Don't miss this hotel if you're visiting Yangshuo! My friends and I painstakingly chose this place. It's surrounded by mountains, and the hotel itself has a garden-style layout with plenty of space, lush greenery, and stunning views! It's absolutely refreshing! This hotel features smart home technology throughout, and the bed is super comfortable! The massive floor-to-ceiling windows in the room frame the mountain views perfectly, making them look like a painting – you can take in the gorgeous scenery right from your bed, it's incredible! It's also right next to the Romance Park and Yulong River scenic area. The hotel's beauty made me not even want to leave!

My recent experiences at other hotels made me particularly hesitant when choosing a hotel in Guilin this time. Even with thousands of positive reviews, I couldn't help but feel skeptical. I finally decided to check it out in person. Before checking in, I made what I would have previously considered an unnecessary request: ”May I see the room first?” The front desk staff responded without hesitation: ”Of course, you can.” When viewing the room, the staff knocked three times on the door of a room he clearly knew was empty, saying ”housekeeping service” each time. After opening the door, he knocked once more before formally entering. At that moment, I felt reassured. It turns out that a standardized knock and a simple announcement can rebuild shattered trust. This isn't just service; it's the hotel's fundamental respect for people. This feeling of being respected permeated my entire stay. The monk fruit tea personally served by the front desk, the handwritten card next to the welcome fruit, and the Angelica tea before bed all felt warm and thoughtful. Even the housekeeping auntie who brought buckwheat pillows in the evening was all smiles. Here, you don't feel like a hotel guest; you feel more like you've arrived at the home of a cherished friend. Besides the warm and attentive front desk staff, what impressed me most was the F&B supervisor. When I ordered my second coffee, an Americano, she gently confirmed: ”You had a sugar-free latte earlier, didn't you?” I was surprised that she remembered my preference after serving so many guests. When my Guilin rice noodles were ready, she specifically came over to tell me, ”Please come over to add your condiments.” Upon check-out, she even proactively asked, ”Did you sleep well last night? Is there anything you needed in the room?” Accustomed to the rigid departmental divisions of large hotels, this cross-departmental, meticulous care was truly unexpected. I noticed during breakfast that all the servers wore transparent masks. This ensured hygiene without hindering their friendly smiles and clear voices. All the subsequent observations, whether it was the consistently neat bottled water in the elevator or the carefully arranged green mangoes on the breakfast buffet, made me feel that the operation went far beyond merely replenishing food and drinks. It was an attitude of consistently upholding their own standards. Admittedly, considering the prices in Guilin during the off-season, this small hotel with Li River views is not inexpensive, and its facilities are comparable to many standardized chain hotels. However, when respect for people, meticulous attention to detail, and adherence to standards are presented so genuinely, what it offers is an experience that far exceeds its hardware specifications.

I really liked the hotel's environment; it was very warm and tranquil. The breakfast is well-suited to international tastes. The room facilities and amenities were very complete. Plus the customer service staffs are very helpful and polite. Thks

Let's start with the positives: the hotel's location is impeccable, convenient for getting anywhere. At night, we could enjoy a panoramic view of the fountains right from our room. Seeing the crowds below, huddled in the cold wind watching the musical fountain, instantly filled us with a sense of contentment! The hotel facilities are brand new and spotless, and the front desk staff were all incredibly friendly. The restaurant manager was exceptionally service-oriented; we stayed two nights, and on our departure day, we wanted yogurt for breakfast, but they had run out. The manager went out and bought us a large tub, which was very touching. Now for the negatives: check-in is at 2 PM. We arrived a little past noon, and were told the room wasn't ready, which is understandable. We didn't originally plan to eat, but to kill time while waiting, we went out for a meal. When we returned after 2 PM, the front desk staff inquired about the room's status, and housekeeping replied that cleaning hadn't even started. I had arrived at the designated check-in time, and they were notified over an hour beforehand to clean. Regardless of the reason, there's no excuse for this issue. Although the front desk staff upgraded us to a different room type, it doesn't mask the underlying management problem. Then, less than two minutes after entering the room, the power went out. It came back on shortly, but when we returned from sightseeing, the power was out again. We had to wait in the dark for the maintenance worker to arrive. Even the worker couldn't find the cause, and in the end, I discovered the problem myself: it was the power card. The 'complimentary coffee' was lukewarm when brewed, and the 'complimentary Liuzhou rice noodles' were also lukewarm – speechless! Breakfast options were limited and the taste was poor. The female server at the noodle station was swearing incessantly, using explicit language three times in a row while talking to another staff member. It was quite shocking! A good reputation and good business aren't destroyed by others; they are often slowly ruined from within. This hotel has such great potential and started off well. I hope it continues to improve rather than sabotaging its own future. Let's all strive for that! The yogurt in the last photo was bought by the restaurant manager and given to us just before we left. He insisted we take it in the car (we were self-driving). We didn't drink it and brought it back. It was a very warm gesture, thank you!

Traveling to Guilin with two elders over 80, I made sure to book a luxurious, grand international-star hotel with top-notch service! The hotel was bustling during Christmas, with a beautiful Christmas tree, creating a wonderful atmosphere! The room was very spacious, and the view facing the garden was bright and airy! The bedding and air conditioning were very comfortable. The buffet breakfast definitely offered the most choices and was excellent; the Guilin rice noodles here were delicious, we had them both days 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻. The food at the hotel's Shang Palace restaurant was also fantastic, definitely worth the price for both nights.

For my Beihai trip, I specifically chose the relatively new Marriott Resort, and it truly lived up to the Marriott brand – a delightful experience! The hotel design is stunning and unique, resembling a giant ship docked by the sea. The surroundings are beautiful, and it's incredibly convenient, with direct access to the beach right from a side exit. The room was spacious, and the facilities were excellent, offering beautiful sea views right from the balcony. Breakfast was extensive, and every aspect showcased the signature Marriott quality. What truly stood out was the high standard of service, from the butler to the front desk, everyone was warm, attentive, and thoughtful.

Facilities: Standard for a five-star hotel, but the door doesn't close by itself; you have to push it shut when entering or exiting, which is a bit inconvenient. Welcome fruit on the first day: The sugar tangerines were delicious. Cleanliness: Clean and tidy, found no hidden dirty spots. Environment: Good location, right next to Wanda Plaza, convenient for going to the supermarket and such. Service: They proactively upgraded me to a suite because my original room wasn't ready. However, the suite had a smoke smell. I requested a smoke-free treatment, but the staff just opened the window, which was quite frustrating.