YYyy1cantI'm a local Guiyang native, and I booked this hotel specifically for a friend visiting from Chongqing. I've stayed at Sofitels in many places like Guangzhou, Tianjin, and Nanjing, but the Guiyang Sofitel truly stood out. First, upon check-in, the lobby immediately hit me with a high-end scent, completely different from the cheap, generic fragrances found in other hotels or malls. Sofitel genuinely excels in its choice of perfumes. Then, the front desk attendant's service was excellent—she efficiently and quickly processed my room card. The room itself was much better than the Kempinski's. Guiyang truly deserves these 'new-generation' luxury hotels; their hardware equipment is miles ahead of older brands like Kempinski. The location is also superb. Honestly, Guiyang isn't a huge city, but it's rare to find a hotel that's only two or three kilometers away from all the main attractions. Lanvin toiletries are standard at Sofitel, and I absolutely love them, both for their scent and brand prestige (or perhaps, both their image and substance).
Now for the hotel's downsides. Firstly, the room was indeed a bit small, feeling a bit cramped compared to other Sofitels. Also, Guiyang's infrastructure isn't great; from a high vantage point, you mainly see old, dilapidated buildings. Of course, I understand this isn't the hotel's fault, as Guizhou has only recently begun to develop. However, my immediate impression wasn't the best. I think the main issue is that Guiyang doesn't need 'old money style' hotels. Despite being relatively new, Sofitel still feels somewhat old-fashioned in its elevators and room decor, lacking in design. It felt like a rather ordinary five-star hotel, not particularly surprising. I felt similarly uncomfortable with the Guiyang Kempinski at the same price point – its room equipment was too old, offering nothing but 'old money' vibes. I hope Sofitel doesn't become like that. I wish the hotel would put more effort into room renovations and small design details to give guests a more youthful, updated, and distinct experience. Overall, this stay was good, but not exceptionally surprising. I hope my next stay brings an even better experience.
Tunjuk Lagi