I really need to give Huajianfang a serious review, not to complain, but because I love this brand and hope it keeps getting better. I've always loved Huajianfang; ever since my first encounter with it in Wuxi, it's been my top choice whenever I travel to a new place. This is my first time staying at a Huajianfang in Guangdong, and it feels a bit different.
This review's five stars go to the front desk, restaurant, night bar, bellhop, and concierge staff – they were all incredibly warm and polite. The rest are areas that could be improved.
1. **Room Odor:** There was a strange, inexplicable musty smell, but I couldn't pinpoint where it was coming from. It's hard to describe. The Huajianfangs I've stayed at before usually had a faint, pleasant aroma of incense or essential oils, but this one in Huadu was different. The upholstered chaise lounge and carpet could be the source of the smell. It wasn't a pleasant experience.
2. **Bathroom Hair Dryer:** The hairdryer in the bathroom was even worse than the one Stephen Chow supposedly used at the Regent Hotel. Seriously, it was a struggle for me, a guy with a buzz cut, to dry my hair, let alone someone with longer hair. Replacing it with a more powerful one wouldn't cost much.
3. **Shower Head Holder:** The shower head holder was old and loose, making it impossible to secure the shower head properly. I had to hold the shower head with one hand while washing with the other – it was quite a clumsy scene. The bedside tables had a black walnut veneer, and the scuff marks were very noticeable, making me, a perfectionist, feel like they weren't clean.
4. **Breakfast Coffee Machine:** Two out of the three coffee machines weren't working properly. It took ten minutes to get a latte. And there wasn't a single staff member to notify us when they were about to close up shop. This could definitely be handled better.
5. **Lobby Lighting:** The lobby lighting was a bit dim. I felt it was a bland, unlayered dimness, not a stylish or atmospheric one. There was no ambiance at all. It was this dim both day and night.
This Huajianfang seems to be a bit old, but these issues aren't related to how long it's been open. I hope the owners can pay attention to these details and not disappoint us 'Huajianfang fans' who have such high expectations for the brand.
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