Hilbin

The main reason why we chose Hilbin is it's the last/first station for Airport Express bus route no 5 (We are glad we chose this as we brought back 9 luggages/box, and being the first stop to airport, we are able to put all into the bus, hassle free transport to and fro airport). We booked through Agoda. We paid extra RMB138 (for all the 7 nights) for upgrade to newly renovated and non smoking room. We were given gold membership for lifetime use. Ms He let us check in early and to save time, she asked us to collect the breakfast voucher the next morning. Room is spacious and clean. Toilet is leaking and we requested to change room, the process was done quickly and without much hassle. Location: Although the hotel is not near MRT (800m walk), we took public bus (rmb 2 per ride) throughout our stay. There's 3 bus stops near hotel. We used Baidu map to navigate around. It's 10 minutes walk to Beijing Road. Housekeeping is done promptly daily and we borrowed: Iphone charger and scotch tape. Overall a pleasant stay!

Located in city centre. Front office staff is cooperative. Room is quite big and well maintained. Well equipped with all basic requirements. Also have small refrigerator. Washroom is also good enough. Overall good stay and well recommend for next stay.

The hotel is placed in a upmarket area however the exterior is modern but the internal fittest are old world. Communication with hotel staff at the counter, at restaurants is very difficult unless you know Chinese language. The staff does not display empathy to your not knowing their language which is a strange mindset. There are two restaurants, which serve reasonable good local food. If you are not fussy about food you can eat here. They are not very expensive. However, just asking for a beer or a sauce may bring you to tears. It helps to carry pictures. Though the Hotel is close to Metro station, Pearl River walk front, Beijing Road (lu), maps cannot be depended on and you may spend hours walking around in circles. The hotel has some street shops areas nearby provided you are the explorer variety. I managed a foot massage, a haircut and local street fare. Breakfast spread is entirely local and I took full advantage of the 7-11 opposite the hotel. An ATM for cash withdrawals is located right next to the 7-11 store. Remember not may exchange shops in China and they are all closed on the weekend. The hotel is about 40 min away from the Canton Fair complex however, the hotel does organise a bus service to and fro from the fair complex. The service is time bound and beyond that you can depend on the taxi if you manage to communicate or manage to crack the metro.