In Guiyang, Don't Miss Atour Hotel Guiyang North Railway Station for a Comfortable Trip

## **Between Speed and Warmth: A Check-in Journal for Atour Hotel Guiyang North Railway Station** As the high-speed train pulled into Guiyang North Railway Station, the city skyline gradually lit up in the twilight. The crowds at the exit diverged like a tide, and I, dragging my suitcase, followed the navigation towards the modern building wrapped in a glass curtain wall—**Atour Hotel Guiyang North Railway Station**. It is only a few hundred meters away from the high-speed railway station, but it is like a quiet island suspended next to the fast-paced transportation hub, inviting travelers with its warm wooden tones and bookshelf silhouettes. ### **Lobby: A Buffer Zone Between Book Pages** Pushing open the door, I was greeted by a faint tea fragrance, rather than the strong fragrance commonly used in star-rated hotels. The lobby is more like an extension of a community library: a high bookshelf occupies the entire wall, and books are loosely classified by theme, from Guizhou local chronicles to Keigo Higashino's novels, available at your fingertips. The sofas in the waiting area are large and soft, and several guests are reading with their heads down. The background music is a soft piano version of "Chengdu"—a deliberate "slow" flows here, forming a subtle confrontation with the broadcasting sound of the high-speed railway station a hundred meters away. The front desk staff did not have the stylized "professional smile", but asked about the itinerary like a friend, and handed a cup of warm prickly pear tea (a Guizhou specialty, sour, sweet and refreshing). When checking in, I noticed the photographic works hanging on the wall: terraced fields in southeastern Guizhou, stone roads in Qingyan Ancient Town, close-ups of Miao silver ornaments... Atour's "localization" strategy has been implemented here, using images instead of slogans to tell guests: you have arrived in Guizhou. ### **Guest Rooms: A Comfortable Philosophy of Restraint** The rooms are in Atour's signature "plain face" style: natural wood-colored furniture, gray and white bedding, and floor-to-ceiling windows to introduce natural light. There is no complicated decoration, but the details can stand scrutiny: the mattress has obvious support, and the pillows offer two choices of soft and hard; the desk is large enough to accommodate a laptop and spread out notes; USB sockets and power interfaces are distributed in easily accessible locations. The most pleasant surprise is the **bathing experience**. The water pressure is stable, the water temperature rises to the set degree within three seconds, and the Hansgrohe shower head produces a dense, rain-like water flow. The amenities are Atour's customized "AVF" series, with a refreshing verbena fragrance that washes away the stickiness of a long journey. The bathrobe hangs behind the door and is thick, rather than the perfunctory style that is as thin as paper in some hotels. Outside the window, the dome of Guiyang North Railway Station glows blue in the night, and trains enter and exit like silent flowing water. Double-layer glass isolates the noise, leaving only a blurred light track—a rare "sense of detachment" in modern travel. ### **Late-Night Snacks and Breakfast: Comfort for the Local Stomach** Late at night, I was hungry and discovered that Atour's **"Zhu Ju" space** (24-hour free reading area) offers late-night snack service. A bowl of Guizhou sour soup noodles was brought up. The soup base is fermented with tomatoes and rice, which is sour and spicy, and topped with crispy ingredients and coriander to instantly activate the taste buds. The waiter smiled and said, "Many guests think the prickly pear juice is too sour the first time they drink it, but sour soup noodles can always conquer them." The next day's breakfast continued this "local care". In addition to the standardized Chinese and Western buffet, there are also Guizhou specialty stalls such as **Intestine and Blood Noodles and Glutinous Rice**. I took a spoonful of Houttuynia cordata (fishy grass) to taste it. The strong herbal aroma rushed into my nose—as rumored, it was indeed "polarized", but this bold local expression was more impressive than the uniform meal lines of chain hotels. ### **Check-Out: A Stress-Free Farewell** When checking out, the front desk proactively asked if I needed to delay until 2 pm (member rights) and handed me a bottle of mineral water: "Drink it on the road." There is no lengthy bill confirmation, and the procedure can be completed by scanning the code. The hotel's free shuttle bus was parked at the door. When the driver helped with the luggage, he casually chatted about the recent weather in Guiyang, like a neighbor's greeting. ### **Conclusion: Retaining Human Touch in an Efficient Era** Atour's cleverness lies in its understanding of **"what travelers really need"**. In transportation hubs such as high-speed railway stations, most hotels only pursue efficiency and standardization, but Atour insists on stuffing in books, tea, local flavors, and just the right greetings. It is like a considerate host, providing seamless convenience and leaving room to breathe—after all, true comfort is never cold "perfection", but making people on the go feel remembered, not just passing by. When I left, I took a picture of an osmanthus tree at the entrance of the hotel (it was in full bloom, with a sweet fragrance floating). Next time I pass by Guiyang North Railway Station, I will probably walk towards the warm-lit building naturally, like seeing an old friend.