Nestled on the 46th floor of Xinhua International Building at No. 27 Minquan Road, Jiefangbei Street, Yuzhong District, the hotel occupies a prime position in the heart of Chongqing's CBD ā the bustling Jiefangbei Commercial District.
Unbeatable Location
Just a 1-minute walk from the "Jiaochangkou" station (the interchange hub of Metro Lines 1 and 2), the hotel is surrounded by iconic landmarks, including Jiefangbei Pedestrian Street, Chaotianmen Wharf, and Raffles City. Popularē½ēŗ¢ (internet-famous) attractions such as Hongya Cave Folk Scenic Area, Bayi Road Food Street, the Yangtze River Cableway, and the Cliff Corridor are all within easy reach.
Distinctive Vintage Design
The hotel boasts a unique Vintage aesthetic, where every detail exudes sophistication and quality ā from the artistic modern-style decorative paintings to the imported Wild&Wolf British retro telephones, creating an atmosphere of timeless elegance.
Exceptional Guest Rooms
All guest rooms are located on the 45th floor or above, featuring floor-to-ceiling windows that offer breathtaking panoramic views of Chongqing's city center and the glittering night scenery of the two rivers. With a variety of thoughtfully designed room styles, the hotel caters to diverse preferences and needs.
Thoughtful Services
The hotel provides attentive services, including free luggage storage, airport pickup/drop-off, professional housekeeping ensuring spotless cleanliness, and 24-hour butler service, ensuring every guest feels cared for in every detail.
Abundant Surrounding Amenities
Directly downstairs lies the renowned Jiefangbei Pedestrian Street, a vibrant hub filled with trendy cafes, restaurants, bars, and shopping malls ā perfectly catering to guests' every need for shopping, dining, and entertainment.
"If you thought that the main thing about this hotel was only its stylish rooms or gorgeous views from the windows (which, by the way, are also true), I would like to say that another of its strengths is its friendly and very responsive, helpful staff.
On the day we checked in, we were brought welcome tea and snacks. It was very nice! The tea was so delicious that we later decided to ask where we could buy it. Although the packages available for sale were a little too big for us (actually, they are normal in weight, but we couldn't take much with us), the girl at the reception, knowing that we liked the tea, made it for us the next day... It was very thoughtful and kind. Thank you!
Later in the evening, we had a problem in our room. It was too cold for us, so we tried to turn on the air conditioning to heat the room, but it didn't work. The girl at the reception desk tried hard to solve the problem, and eventually the heating mode was fixed. On the second day, the air conditioning problem recurred. Another girl tried to help us, and this time it worked quickly and permanently. Everything was fine after that.
Our check-out was late at night, but the girl at the reception quickly called a taxi and accompanied us to it, helping us load our suitcases into the boot.
We had read other reviews before and expected the service to be just... okay. But! In fact, all the staff were friendly, very welcoming and pleasant.
The hotel room itself is stylish and has many different lamps and atmospheric lighting for beautiful photos.
The view from the panoramic window is excellent, nothing more to add. The curtains are automatic and light-proof.
We enjoyed the comfortable bed and very soft bedding. Therefore, it was sometimes even difficult to wake up early.
The walls of the toilet and part of the bathroom are almost transparent, which was a little embarrassing.
The cleaning service was good, and the water bottles were replenished. We usually left the room a little late, but Auntie was always friendly and waited for us.
I think the hotel's location near Jiefangbei is very good, especially if you are in Chongqing for the first time. Everything is nearby: food, shopping malls, three metro stations within walking distance.
The lobby with the reception is on the 46th floor, and it has a beautiful design with panoramic windows. There are cosy sofas and free drinks: coffee, tea, lemonade.
There were no particular problems with the lifts in the building because they are separated by floor. (Perhaps the building itself was not busy during our trip, or perhaps we are already used to lifts in tall buildings).
The only downside I can mention is the smell of tobacco, which sometimes drifted into our room (I guess, through the ventilation system?). Keep this in mind if you don't really stand the smell of tobacco, just like us. But all the other positives significantly outweighed this, so overall we were left with only positive impressions about our stay at the hotel."