Visiting Chongqing this time, I chose the Park View King Room at the Grand Hyatt, and after the stay, I felt it was definitely worth writing a review.
What I hate most when booking hotels in Yuzhong District is that they are either right on the main street and too noisy, or the windows face the wall of the neighboring building. Choosing the garden view room this time, I felt relieved the moment I opened the door. The room layout is practical, and even with two suitcases laid wide open, it doesn't feel cramped. The window looks straight out over the garden, with patches of greenery and walkways downstairs—not just a perfunctory view with a couple of potted plants casually thrown together. Even the hustle and bustle of Jiefangbei outside was filtered out significantly, unlike street-facing hotels I’ve stayed at before where you could still hear honking cars in the middle of the night.
During check-in, I casually asked the front desk if they could recommend any nearby, non-touristy Xiao Mian (Chongqing noodles) and homestyle restaurants. While researching beforehand, I scrolled past way too many internet-famous spots; going there meant either waiting in line for two hours for mediocre food, or paying heavily inflated prices. The receptionist directly recommended a nearby chaoshan (wonton) shop, mentioning it's where the staff usually go after work. I tried it the next day—the people eating noodles inside were basically local elderly folks, and it completely hit the mark. It was so much better than what I had eaten outside Hongya Cave.
The details in the room were also quite comforting. The bedding is soft yet supportive; after walking 20,000 steps, lying down on it helped me relax quickly. The bathroom features a marble countertop and was impeccably cleaned with no dead corners. Hot water came out instantly, and the shower water pressure was just right for washing away a whole day's muscle aches and fatigue.
The location is indeed very convenient. Step downstairs and it's just a two-minute walk to Jiefangbei, and the Xiaoshizi Metro Station is only a few hundred meters away. Whether heading to Hongya Cave, the Yangtze River Cableway, or taking the subway to Liziba, you don't need to take any detours or walk long distances. I avoided hailing cabs during morning rush hours this time and basically just walked or took the subway, saving a lot of time stuck in traffic.
Of course, that doesn't mean it's completely without flaws. The lobby can sometimes get crowded with tour groups and a bit noisy, but it didn't affect me. Oh, and by the way, I heard the Napoleon pastry at the cake counter is their signature; I tried it as I walked past and it was indeed very good. Friends visiting might want to give it a try.
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