The Sheraton Four Points 'Human Pothos' first test

Taizhou Hotel🏨 | The Sheraton Four Points 'Human Pothos' first test|||The Sheraton Linhai recently released some rooms for points redemption, 6000 points (initially only 5500), with room rates around 600 RMB, equivalent to a points value of 1k/w, so I quickly took the opportunity. Although I was mentally prepared to be a 'Human Pothos', the smell of the maintenance was actually not bad, hardly noticeable. I found out that the hotel had started trial operation on May Day, but only recently appeared on the official website. Finding parking during check-in was quite a hassle. There was no sign at the entrance, which led to a detour only to be told: you can't park on the ground, the parking entrance is at the back; so I had to navigate back through the non-motorized lane. The elevator entrance was also not clearly marked, only labeled 'Hotel Entrance', making me worry about accidentally going to the neighboring All Seasons hotel. Later, I discovered that both hotels actually share an elevator, but Sheraton has an additional welcome mat at the entrance. The lobby's odor management is well-handled, with a high-ceiling and attention to detail. The decor in the public areas of the floors is also simple and elegant. As a Titanium member, I was given rooms ending in 01 and 22, which are special types of rooms next to each other, with a view of a residential area developed by the same owner, which has just been handed over and has a very low occupancy rate. The room features the standard Sheraton Four Points deep blue and brown color scheme. This type of room is equipped with a bathtub. Although there is space for a double sink design, only one was installed, leaving space for a makeup counter, making the overall decoration more fashionable and youthful, in line with Sheraton's direction. As shown in the picture, there are tea bags and pure water, a small fridge is provided, but there is no mini-bar. That's about the situation inside the room, but the drainage smell was quite strong. The curtains face the bed, and the blackout effect the next morning was problematic for those sensitive to light, making this room type a less ideal choice. Regarding member benefits, there is no executive lounge, but breakfast points and fruit were provided, and I was upgraded to a deluxe room with a view. There were no suite designs on the same floor. Breakfast is served on the top floor, occupying a third of the floor, not very large. The offerings were average, lacking local specialty dishes. There was a purple clay pot for soup, but the soup was a bit too rich (gua) and bright (dan). As the newest high-end hotel to open in Linhai, it's puzzling that it doesn't have a separate property, perhaps related to the same owner as the All Seasons downstairs? The shopping mall downstairs is still preparing to open, but a tea shop and cinema have already started operations. There are also many life amenities nearby, and the small restaurant in the alley across the street is worth a try. Compared to the two Marriott hotels in the Taizhou city area, this one has a clearly better location, just three kilometers from Taizhou Mansion and Linhai Old Street, and there's even a bus directly downstairs. It's also closer to the Tiantai Mountain Guoqing Temple, making it my preferred choice for future visits to Linhai. The hotel has just opened, and the service is acceptable, but still needs to be polished, and the staff needs to become more familiar with their roles. For those who don't mind the initial service and business being a bit raw, it's worth a visit. Oh, and don't forget to enjoy a traditional craft drink from Sheraton Four Points in the evening. There's a guy with glasses and a buzz cut at the lobby bar who seems quite professional at making coffee and cocktails.