🇨🇳 CHINA HOTELS: where to & where not to stay
here’s a compilation of where i stayed so you don’t repeat my mistakes ….
📍shanghai
♥️ home inn neo
all home inn neos are good (my friend stayed in amother shanghai branch & confirmed it) they’re a chain, modern design & i felt safe in it staying alone. only drawback is that it’s far from mrt so didi instead! relatively near to see cherry blossoms in march
💔 home inn
this is different from home inn neo (take note!) i stayed alone for the first day, i honestly felt mildly scared there’ll be random insects coming into my room. the laundry area was 4/10 v dirty and there were hanging poles like those in hdb
second day there was a random sewage smell????? receptionist changed my room & it was ok
also 45min away from city area, saving grace was its cheaper than a lot of other areas
📍guangzhou
♥️ tenwood hotel
another modern looking place! i felt safe here & beds were comfy. it’s clean!
📍shenzhen
👌🏻 chengguo hotel
walking distance from dongmen, place is old but clean. near hk
♥️ true go hotel
super clean, the curtains has a remote to open & close! it’s far from mrt stations & 5 min walk to bus stop. i left my earring there & they offered to ship them to hk for me!
💔 achour hotel
old, corridor is dirty but room is clean. it’s only near the railway station that’s all. it was a transit hotel & we took train to huizhou the next day
📍huizhou
💔 questionable looking laundry again. my laundry took 3 hours in the dryer for it to not be dry????? room is okok, better than shanghai
ok that’s about it! there should be part 2 soon~~
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If you’re planning a trip across China’s vibrant cities like Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, or Huizhou, finding the right hotel can make all the difference. Based on my stays, I’d highly recommend Home Inn Neo in Shanghai—it's modern, safe, and great for solo travelers, although a bit far from the MRT, so using Didi is a good option. In Guangzhou, Tenwood Hotel stood out with its clean facilities and comfortable beds, which made my stay truly pleasant. Shenzhen offers a couple of gems: Chengguo Hotel is convenient for exploring Dongmen and nearby Hong Kong areas despite being older, whereas True Go Hotel impressed me with its super clean rooms and thoughtful amenities like remote-controlled curtains. Plus, their kindness in helping me retrieve a lost earring by shipping it to Hong Kong was above and beyond! On the flip side, some hotels need caution. The original Home Inn in Shanghai felt less hygienic and was quite far from city centers, which made commuting tricky. Similarly, Achour Hotel in Shenzhen is only useful if you need a transit stay near the railway station. Huizhou’s hotel had issues with laundry drying completely, which could be inconvenient if you’re staying longer. To get the most out of your trip, prioritize hotels with good reviews on cleanliness and service, even if they cost a bit more, as they ensure peace of mind during your stay. Always double-check the location relative to public transport like MRT stations for easier city exploration. Lastly, don’t hesitate to contact hotel staff if you encounter issues—many times they are ready to help promptly, as I personally experienced. I hope this honest rundown helps you avoid pitfalls and enjoy your travels comfortably across China’s fascinating cities!
