Putian Beach Hotels

"This is the only high-rise hotel on the island right by the sea. The front desk staff were very thoughtful and gave us the top-floor, middle sea-view room as requested, directly facing the sunrise. They also offer pier shuttle service. A minor drawback was that the large glass windows weren't clean, affecting the ocean view; they really need to be cleaned more often due to the humid sea breeze. However, in other aspects, this hotel is outstanding. It's an older hotel that's been recently renovated with modern facilities. The rooms are spacious, as are the bathrooms, and there's a luggage rack and a large wardrobe. The bedding and towels are all new and clean. What's particularly commendable is the mattress: it's very firm but not overly soft, better than some luxury five-star hotels. There are double-layer electric curtains that open automatically when you enter. The top circular ambient lighting is soft and beautiful. Lighted switch panels and night lights throughout are perfect for evening illumination. The desk has a glass top with rounded edges, and the chaise lounge is new and clean. The TV is very large. Although the toilet isn't a full-feature bidet, it does have automatic heated seat and washing functions. The breakfast offers a rich variety of Chinese dishes, though no fried eggs. The white rice flour cake, similar to a cupcake, was excellent. While the lobby coffee bar was closed and there were no dining services available outside of breakfast, the price (during the off-season) offered exceptional value for money, far surpassing seaside guesthouses."