Chengdu! My third stay! I really like this affordable hotel.
JW Marriott Hotel Chengdu: The perfect combination of convenient travel and quality experience
Some time ago, I traveled from Beijing to Chengdu. After arriving at Shuangliu International Airport, I took a car to JW Marriott Hotel Chengdu. After about a 30-minute drive and 20 km, I arrived at this highly anticipated hotel. It opened in October 2016, so all the facilities are new.
The hotel is located at No. 19 Dongyu Street, Jinjiang District, in the heart of Chengdu, with a prime location. It is only 700m from Tianfu Square, and a few minutes' walk from the hotel. It is also a 10-minute walk from IFS Taikoo Li. The hotel is located in the two traditional business districts of Yanshikou and Chunxi Road, where subway lines 1 and 2 converge. Whether you choose to walk, book a car, or take the subway, you can easily reach various popular scenic spots.
As soon as I arrived at the hotel entrance, I could feel its popularity, with a constant stream of guests arriving to check in. Walking into the lobby on the first floor on the carpet with the lion and heron logo, there is a Chengdu Bakery on the left, which serves coffee, desserts, pastries, and ice cream. Then, take the elevator to the hotel lobby on the eighth floor. Nowadays, many Marriott hotels use this sky lobby design for check-in, which not only effectively reduces noise, but also provides guests with professional, one-on-one attentive service. The lobby is simply decorated, with yellow as the main color, giving a warm and low-key feeling. The lobby has three service desks, and the staff provides a smiling service throughout the process, and the check-in procedure is also very fast.
The 2727 room I stayed in was at the end of the corridor. The door design was unique, as if it was embedded in the wall, and the same color scheme was used as the wall. Opening the door, the spacious room was a pleasant surprise. The living room has a sofa and a desk, and the TV picture is high-definition. The design of the room and the placement of furniture are very user-friendly, just like being at home. The room has two bathrooms, one large and one small, one is closed and the other is connected to the shower room. I especially like the oversized mirror in the room's washroom. The bathtub is set by the floor-to-ceiling window and is also equipped with a small TV. You can enjoy the scenery outside the window and watch TV while taking a bath, which is very pleasant. The toiletries selected by the hotel are AROMATHERAPY ASSOCIATES, a classic brand used by the British royal family, with a capacity of 80ml.
The hotel has 4 restaurants with different styles. Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant is the hotel's signature Cantonese restaurant, serving traditional Cantonese cuisine and new-style Sichuan cuisine; Wei All-Day Dining Restaurant serves global à la carte dishes and a rich buffet; Chengdu Bakery offers creative sandwiches, fancy desserts, and artistic coffee drinks; the high-altitude fashion lounge lobby bar offers creative cocktails, drinks, and specialty snacks.
During the four days of my stay, I had breakfast in the lounge and on the eighth floor respectively. Breakfast is served from 6:00 to 11:00. There are fewer people in the lounge, and the environment is quiet and comfortable, but the dishes are relatively simple. I like the freshly squeezed celery juice, cucumber juice, watermelon juice and other juices there. The buffet breakfast downstairs is more abundant.
The hotel's swimming pool is located on the 10th floor and is open until 11 pm. The heated swimming pool is 25m long, with a simple and elegant overall style. It is also equipped with a sauna and a steam room. It is said that this swimming pool is very popular in Moments and is a popular spot for online celebrities to check in. In the opposite direction of the swimming pool is a 24-hour gym. The environment here is good, there are not many people exercising, and all kinds of fitness equipment are available. Small refrigerators, towels and other items are also thoughtfully provided.
The hotel's service is warm and thoughtful. As long as you treat others kindly, the staff will greet you with a smile, and someone will greet you warmly when you enter and exit the elevator. An aunt who was responsible for cleaning our room left a deep impression on me. She was as kind as my own aunt. Every time we met in the corridor, she would say hello and chat for a few words, and she even came to see us off when we checked out. This trip to Chengdu made me feel the hospitality of the people of Chengdu. Whether it was the driver who booked the car or the aunt who cleaned the room, I had a strong sense of integration.
✅Sound insulation: The hotel has excellent sound insulation, which can effectively isolate external noise and create a quiet resting environment.
🧹Hygiene: The hygiene is excellent, and the rooms and public areas are kept clean and tidy.
🏘️Room type/layout: Taking the executive suite as an example, the room is spacious, the living room has a sofa and a desk, and the TV is high-definition. The room design and furniture placement are very user-friendly. There are two bathrooms, one large and one small, one is closed and the other is connected to the shower.
🛌Supplies/facilities: The facilities are complete, with 4 restaurants with different styles to meet diverse dining needs; the 10th floor has a heated swimming pool, sauna, steam room, and a 24-hour gym with all kinds of facilities
💗Other tips: The hotel has an excellent location and is extremely convenient for travel; Marriott Bonvoy members have rich benefits, such as discounts on room bookings, points redemption for rooms, and exclusive discounts at participating restaurants and bars, as low as 20% off. You can also earn points for dining at restaurants to pay your bill. From August to September this year, there will also be a lucky draw for dining in mainland China, with rich prizes and a chance to win 10,000 bonus points; on the 8th of every month, members can grab bonus points and discount room coupons and meal coupons. The hotel's Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant is a signature Cantonese restaurant. The crispy roasted pigeon is rich in fat and has a chewy pigeon meat; the shrimp dumplings are wrapped in fresh shrimp and large pieces of meat; the pig's feet with ginger are soft and glutinous, with ginger slices and sweet vinegar, the taste is mellow, sweet and sour, full of collagen, and very healthy. When you come to Chengdu, you may wish to choose to stay at this hotel, where you can enjoy convenient travel and experience the warmth of home.