China Hotel, A Marriott Hotel, Guangzhou 中国大酒店

Because we were coming in Guangzhou from Hong Kong, we took the train that departed from Hom Hung Station in  Hong Kong and arrived at Guangzhou East Railway Station. Upon arriving, we are really lucky to use the hotel shutter bus service and saved the transport from the Guangzhou East Railway to the hotel. So basically, they have shutter bus service back and fo between the Railway Station to the hotel by timing bases.

This 5* hotel is located at yuexiu (越秀) and it is about 10 mins drive from the Guangzhou East Railway station. The hotel is beside 越秀公园 (Yuexiu Park) metro along line 2. So its pretty convienent. Its 2 stations from Beijing Road , 4 stations from wedding street and 5 stations from Shangxiajiulu. Taxi is everywhere in Guangzhou and all the taxi drivers knows this big hotel when you said “我要去大中国酒店”. We did not encounter any experience of taxi driver refuses or needed direction help. 

The lobby of the hotel was really BIG and spacious. Both of us really went.. "Wow" when we first stepped in.  The lobby is divided into 2 parts. One side is the check in counter and check in was quite fast. The other side is the information counter which we used it almost everyday. Most of the staff can speak and understand English. So communication wasn't a problem.  

The size of the room was decent. And the bed was really comfortable honestly. It was clean too.

They have see through bathroom but they do have the blind if you are too shy. :). The bathroom comes with bathtub which is huge and shower. There is rain shower too and normal showering head beside the bathtub. 

Our room came with breakfast for the 2 of us. And we were very impressed by the spread. They had both western and chinese breakfast which include salad, sausage, pancakes, bread, toasts, pastries, porridge, fruits and etc. 

2 different types of fresh fruit juice included in the breakfast.

This is only 30% of the spread. Honestly, we were well fed during the past 3 days.

The hotel is thoughtful. They came up with a list of shopping places to go to. And also it indicated the nearest metro station of the respective places.

There were 2 small problems during our stay. We were given 1 bathrob instead of 2 but they were quite responsive after calling them and sent the another bathrob within 5 mins. The another one was our safe in room was faulty but they repaired immediately after told.

By the way, we booked our tickets back to Hong Kong from the Hotel on the same day when we returned. But do aware that there was  an additional administrative charges for that.  

In short, we enjoyed our stay here and i have to say that their customer service was really excellent. The staff from the hotel who went to the Railway Station with us went extra mile to help us carrying our luggage to the departure gate and we were really thankful for that. 

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China Hotel, A Marriott Hotel, Guangzhou

Address: China, 广东省广州市越秀区流花路122号 邮政编码: 510015 

                (122 Liu Hua Lu, Yuexiu District Guangzhou Guangdong 510015 China)

Phone:+86 20 8666 6888

Website: http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/canmc-china-hotel-a-marriott-hotel-guangzhou/

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Batam: Montigo Resort Nongsa

Today's post is going to be about the Montigo Resorts @ Nongsa. Early in the morning, we took a early timing ferry from Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal to Nongsa. When we reached Nongsa, staff from the Monitgo was waiting at the ferry terminal to pick us using their in-house minibus. And after a short bus ride... Here comes the paradise!!

Welcome to Montigo Resort!!!

We were greeted by their friendly staffs with welcome drinks and dance. While our friend went to check in to the room, their staffs offered to do a free shoulders massage for us. Very nice of them!!!!!! 

Soon after we checked in, we followed one of the staff to the buggy and here we went to our villa. Because the resort was big, they offered buggy service to transport us around the area.

  After we opened the door and walked towards the hall.... HUH!! Am I dreaming?  The hall was so BIG and it comes with kitchen. And there was a mini swimming pool that called yours! Look at view!! I was totally sold by the mini pool. Ohh.. Where is the bedroom? Actually, they are at the second level! 

On the second level, there were 2 rooms. 1 with double bed and the other is the twin bed. 

Now let's take a look at their bathroom!! And their lovely big and deep bathtub.

And the 3rd levels was a open space for chilling out. Love the view so much!!!!!

Because our villa was near their inhouse restaurant, we walked there the next day to have breakfast.  The spread was good too. 

If you don't like their spread, they also have menu to order other food and drinks.

Montigo Resorts

Address: Jalan Hang Lekir Nongsa, Batam, Kepulauan Riau 29465, Indonesia

Phone:+62 778 7768888

Website: www.montigoresorts.com/

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Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Sydney Review

Given a 5 Stars hotel, i have to say that Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, really live up its name. The location of this hotel is situated in CBD area of Sydney. Walking distance to the famous Sydney attraction like The Rocks, Sydney Opera House and Royal Botanical Gardens. I wouldnt say that the hotel is right outside any train station, however it is 200 meters away from Wynyard Station and 500 meters away from Circular Quay Station.  I think it is acceptable and the hotel is considered near to the train station. We got off from Wynard Station and walk to the hotel. Initially,we were quite worried if we can find the hotel but our worries went off after we saw flags hanging outside the hotel and we knew that we have found the place. So its pretty easy.

We were greeted by the classy reception. The receptionist was nice and always putting a smile. We booked a Studio Spa Suites from http://www.wotif.com/ and the price is very good. Highly recommend to use this website if needed to book hotel in Australia because of its amazing price.

Yes. this is the room. Its exactly what we are expecting. The room is neat, big and spacious. I think the only downside was that view is not very good. The room is facing buildings instead.

The giant bed that both of us enjoyed sleeping on it. It was so comfortable and clean. Out of curious, we happened to find out that the bed we slept on is from the brand - Sealy.

It was nice to see coffee machine here. And the coffee capsules were complimentary.

The toliet is very spacious and classy too. Look at the generous shower gel, shampoo and conditioner.

Ron loves bathtub and we were happy, there is one here. The bathtub comes with Jacuzzi feature known as Spa bathtub. Beside the bathtub is the showering area and this is what i love about this room. I really dont like the idea of standing on the bathtub to bathe because of safety reason.

1. Address: 27 O'Connell St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

   Phone:+61 2 8214 0000