Gardford International Hotel

An amazing historical place, dating its link to centuries. In the day I treaded I found myself to be the only foreigner. The young and old were all Chinese nationals. Invoked by the spirit to trekk and jogg. All fresh and happy. It was beautiful experience. The Temples and the scenic location from all dimensions makes you fall in love with the nature. Amazing that in such an huge expanse, i witnessed only one bird. It was a finch which hopped a while and vanished. The fish in the pond were abundant and colorful. I never saw a flick of tiredness on any inhabitant. They all looked fresh and full of life. The younger children were matchless and full of life. It was misty at few places. Although the tour cars are available but I do recommend that spare a day and enjoy the weather by walking. Carry an umbrella as you may confront shower. The temple is worth visiting and the top side approachable from west and east are equally magical. In Guangzhou if an escape from the running systems of world can be secured, I recommend it to be Baiyun Mountain

This hotel, the name ia "Gradford" not "Grandford", only looks good from outside, but eveything inside is totally bad. 1. Rooms smell because no ventilation at all since no window can open even a little. 2. Very old furniture 3. Dark rooms, no ceiling lights (check my attahed photo) 4. Very rude frontdesk staff (most of them). 5. Only one or 2 of the staff speak English. 5. They don't have safety boxes, nor ironing equipment (not even to borrow). 6. Breakfast is extremely poor and tasteless. 7. Horrible WiFi 8. Not worth a single penny, no matter how cheap their offers are! 9. Do NOT stay here.

First of all,the hotel's name is Gardford Hotel and not Grandford Hotel. Stayed in the hotel at the time of Canton Fair and booked the hotel from ctrip.com where it claims to be a 4 star. Guys,let me tell you,it is not even a 2 star hotel. It is a very old hotel with poor maintenance.The checkin took approximately 1 hour.Nobody at the front desk knew English except one lady who helped us in our entire 3 day stay.I appreciate her effort.The rooms are pathetic and not clean.The sofas are old and worn out. I am an Indian and a pure vegetarian.In the breakfast buffer,I could not have anything as there is nothing vegetarian except a Wheat bread and some fruits.I survived on having Indian food near Dong Yue hotel.The canton fair ground is about 20 minutes drive from the hotel. Positives The hotel is near a taxi stand and you can get a taxi easily. Wi-fi is free and good