Chang An

Had to stay here since my usual hotels were sold out on account of the Technology Expo. Just like any other typical hotel in China. Checked in very late, around midnight. The tariff was higher than usual due to the Expo. Reception staff could not really understand English and it was not very easy communicating with them when I tried asking them how to get to a nearby 7-11. The hotel itself has people moving in and about due to a Sauna and a Bar-Disco located within the hotel. While going up to my room, saw some guests stumbling about pretty much in an inebriated state. The room was neat but and quite decently sized and the usual amenities were available. I noticed that the hotel was located in a slightly off central location and even a 7-11 was some distance away. After checkout next morning (Sunday) it was difficult to hail down a taxi and had to walk a fair bit before I could find one. My local contact had suggested this hotel and it was just fine for the occasion.

The Chang An Hotel in Shenzhen is in decor and everything else a very Chinese Place. We were on the 9th floor (room 912), a fairly small room, facing the street. It was quite noisy in the evening. I am assuming there might be quieter rooms facing the back. The hotel itself and our room was clean. The bed felt like a wooden board with a sheet over it (very hard). The shower unit, which actually was very roomy and the toilet share one sliding door which means you can only close one or the other. All out of glass, if you want privacy that is a no go. The water pressure was great as was the run off of waste water. The toilet was sort of sluggish. The window could be opened, which to me is always a plus. Breakfast was a Chinese buffet, which was ok. No coffee. We had a organized Chinese lunch at the hotel which actually was quite good.

Very handily located, and well priced this is a pretty standard 3 star hotel. Restaurant is very average, and breakfast not to my(Western) tastes, but heaps of eateries in the neighbourhood. Other services are fine - had a slight problem over pre-paid breakfast not being honoured, but didn't persue it as it wasn't worth the fight. Room clean and comfortable.