Guiyang New District—Novotel Guiyang Panjiang
Continuing my trip in Guiyang, this time I stayed at the Novotel Guiyang Panjiang (Lincheng West Road Metro Station) in the Guanshanhu District, part of the Accor Group. Here's my experience and some interesting nearby attractions.
📍Location:
- The hotel is located in Guiyang's new district, where the streets are noticeably wider than in the old town, and the buildings are more modern.
- Just a few minutes' walk from the hotel is the Lincheng West Road Metro Station, making transportation very convenient.
- It's also not far from Guiyang North Railway Station, just a 25-minute metro ride away.
🏨Hotel Environment:
- The area around the hotel is mostly office buildings and research institutes, giving it a more commercial vibe, with some small shops along the streets.
- The hotel entrance is quite grand, and the lobby, though not very high-ceilinged, is efficient—check-in was quick.
- The hotel has a gym and a swimming pool, though I didn't use either. The pool was crowded that day, with many kids learning to swim.
🛏Room Facilities:
- According to records, the hotel opened in 2015 and was renovated in 2018, but the rooms don’t seem to have been thoroughly updated—it still feels like an older hotel at its core.
- I stayed in a suite, which was spacious at 70 square meters, with a large living room right at the entrance. However, there was only one bathroom.
- While the room's hardware is a bit outdated and not in a modern style, cleanliness wasn’t an issue.
- The mattress in the bedroom wasn’t great—too soft and lacking support.
🍽Breakfast:
- The breakfast restaurant is on the second floor, with a large space and a nice environment.
- On weekends and holidays, the breakfast hours are extended, which is great for late risers. However, if you go late, some dishes might not be replenished. The breakfast quality was fairly average.
🖼Nearby Attractions:
- Just one metro stop away is Guanshanhu Park, perfect for an evening stroll after dinner, with many locals also out walking.
- One more stop east is the Guizhou Provincial Museum, a must-visit in Guiyang.
- Next to the museum is the Zongbao Yunshang Fangzhou Mall, which once housed the very photogenic Zhongshuge (Yunshang Fangzhou Branch). I managed to snap some photos before closing time—the design was impressive (see attached photo). Sadly, it recently closed down [Cry].
- The next day, I visited Qianling Mountain Park, about a 40-minute metro ride away. I’m so envious of Guiyang residents for having such a great park—and it’s free!
- Besides hiking, the park is full of monkeys 🐵 (see last photo) and has a lake where you can go boating. The scenery is fantastic.
- There’s even a Qianling Mountain Zoo inside the park—it’s a real gem. I highly recommend visiting if you’re in Guiyang.
[GlassesUU]Summary:
Overall, my stay at Novotel Guiyang Panjiang (Lincheng West Road Metro Station) was decent. Aside from the slightly outdated decor, everything else was fine. The location is great, the rooms are spacious, and the prices are reasonable, making it a good value option in Guiyang’s new district.