Overall, my stay was very good. It's my top choice for a trip to Fuzhou, with some definite highlights and a few details that could be improved.
✅ **Pros:**
1. **Amazing Location:** Turn left out of the hotel, go past the sign, and down the steps, and you're directly in the Sanfang Qixiang scenic area. It's incredibly convenient for exploring the ancient streets, grabbing late-night snacks, and then heading back to the hotel without needing a taxi.
2. **Attentive Front Desk Service:** The staff were polite, patient, and provided detailed information. I was lucky to receive a complimentary upgrade from a Deluxe Fangxiang Twin Room to an Executive Fangxiang Twin Room. The room offered panoramic views of Sanfang Qixiang, which was a huge bonus.
3. **Well-Maintained Rooms:** Although the hotel opened in 2019, the rooms are very well-maintained, clean, tidy, and in excellent condition.
4. **Excellent Breakfast at Fangxiang Restaurant (18th Floor):** The buffet breakfast is commendable. Window seats offer views over the ancient roofs of Sanfang Qixiang. It's a blend of Chinese and Western cuisine, with authentic Fuzhou local flavors. You can customize your 'laohua' (a local noodle dish) with various ingredients. The variety is rich, saving you the trouble of waking up early to find old street vendors.
5. **Thoughtful Room Layout:** The room layout is practical, featuring a chaise lounge where you can relax and enjoy the city night view. There's also a side table with a sofa, which is practical for working, having coffee, or keeping miscellaneous items.
💡 **A Few Suggestions for Improvement (Purely Personal Opinion):**
1. **Mosquito Repellent Heater Placement:** The electric mosquito repellent heater is directly installed in a power outlet by the bed, which could pose a safety hazard. Even if guests are not in the room and it's powered off, they still have to manually unplug it. I suggest storing it and allowing guests to plug it in themselves if needed.
2. **Bathroom Layout:** The bathroom layout could be optimized. The bath towels and hairdryer are placed together in a cramped space, raising hygiene concerns. The cabinet built to conceal the drainage pipes also wastes valuable bathroom space.
3. **Toilet Upgrade:** The toilet is not fully automatic. I hope they consider upgrading it in the future.
4. **Unstable Wi-Fi:** The hotel's Wi-Fi network is generally unstable and frequently disconnects, affecting video streaming and work. I recommend optimizing the network signal.
5. **Body Lotion:** A small bottle of body lotion on the bathroom counter would be a nice addition.
6. **Pillows:** The pillows were too soft; even stacking two didn't provide enough support. I called room service, and they responded promptly, arranging a replacement immediately.
7. **Restaurant Cutlery/Coffee Flow:** The flow for getting cutlery (for coffee) in the restaurant is not very logical (perhaps adding small, frequent refills and placing a tray on the table).
8. **Laohua Waiting Time:** The 'laohua' tasted great. I arrived at the restaurant around 9:10 AM, and it wasn't too crowded, but I waited about 30 minutes for the 'laohua'.
Overall, I highly recommend staying here when visiting Fuzhou. The location, service, and breakfast are major advantages. If the above details are improved, the experience would be even more perfect.
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