Gloria Plaza Hotel Shenyang

Located just in front of Shenyang North station, this hotel is very convenient for business. This time, I took part in a meeting in this hotel. So, I also overnighted at the same hotel. The breakfast buffet is just so so.

Gloria Plaza 10-15 years ago, used to be one of the top hotels in Shenyang. It's location across the major street from Shenyang North Train Station, makes it a convenient choice for business travelers. It's been at least 6 years since I've last stayed at this hotel, this trip, for old time sake, I've decided to stay at Gloria Plaza。 Well, from the moment I walked in the lobby, the hotel is in serious need of update. The elevator is extremely slow, the interior, furniture, bathroom, , beds, are all the same as it was many years ago. The mattress in today's standard, is way obsolete. The bed is low, hard, lacking of cushion, and one can clearly feel the spring. TV is updated to about 34 inch LCD panel. Overall, Gloria Plaza is way outdated, and lost its shine and is in serious need of major update.

This hotel was in the luxury category when it was built in 1994. Since then times have changed, but the hotel not so much. Everything works fine, the air con is fierce and the bed is hard. Breakfast is standard Chinese hotel food. The best thing is the location, but only if you have to catch an early train from the Shenyang North Station because it's a 5 minute walk away (note: not the Shenyang South Station, also known as the Shenyang Station, which is a different station!). Quite pleasant in summer but I imagine not so much fun in winter. I didn't see any subway from the hotel to the station so you'd have to tough it out across the huge open plaza in front of the station. Overall: it's OK, but go elsewhere if you're looking for a more luxury experience.