At the weekend, I temporarily decided to escape from the daily life in Foshan, and took my family to live in South America Grand Hotel Guangzhou, hoping to find a relaxing short trip by the the Pearl River.
We checked in smoothly at around 2pm in the afternoon. The front desk staff spoke soft Cantonese and specifically reminded us that the hotel does not proactively provide disposable dental appliances. If needed, please call the room at any time. The details were very thoughtful. Pushing open the door of the business twin room, the first impression is spaciousness. The bedroom and bathroom are almost in a 1:1 ratio, and the bathtub is placed by the window. My child lay on the side and curiously looked around when he put down his luggage. The room was kept spotless, but later the child accidentally dirtied up the bedding. After making a phone call, the housekeeper from the housekeeping department came over in ten minutes to replace the clean bedding and even asked about the child's physical condition, which was heartwarming.
The location of the hotel is very pleasant. Take a turn downstairs and you will find the the Pearl River Trail. In the evening, walk slowly along the river, blowing the evening wind of White Goose Pond. You can cross the Renmin Bridge to Shamian Island within ten minutes. The tree shadows of the old western-style house fell on the road, and when I got tired of strolling, I turned to the nearby Guangzhou restaurant for a morning tea without having to rush. Previously, it was commented that the location for watching fireworks here is excellent. Although I didn't catch the fireworks show this time, standing by the river and watching the lights on the other side light up bit by bit is much more comfortable than squeezing into a crowd.
The most surprising thing is the hotel breakfast, which stays open until 11 am, without having to wake up early just to have breakfast. The freshly made Cantonese noodles are smooth, and the raw porridge is cooked densely. There are also western bread, Muslim food and vegetarian food stalls. The elderly and children can find the taste of the mouth. The sirloin steak we ordered was actually two solid pieces, which even my dad, who has a big appetite, was extremely satisfied with.
I used to think that the hotel was just a regular accommodation, but I didn't expect it to have a huge spa, chess and card room, gym, and children's playground hidden inside. Even the corners of the hallway were full of design considerations. Although the spa treatment requires a separate fee, guests can leisurely soak in the hotel for most of the day without having to go out specifically to find attractions.
The biggest feeling after staying for two days is that this is not a business hotel that has been settled in a hurry, but a leisure stronghold hidden by the the Pearl River. There is no rush to catch up with the itinerary, no need to travel back and forth between scenic spots. After waking up, have a leisurely morning tea, go to Shamian for half an afternoon, and come back at night to enjoy the breeze by the river, even slowing down the time. Next time I come to Guangzhou, I will definitely choose South America Grand Hotel Guangzhou and continue this lazy time by the the Pearl River.Show more