I arrived on the evening of September 30th, a day before the main tourist crowd, and the high-floor views were absolutely stunning! It wasn't too crowded yet, so the experience was excellent. From the in-room amenities to the quality of the room service, everything met high standards. However, once the National Day holiday officially started the next day and it got crowded, things started to go downhill.
Firstly, the elevators became difficult to catch. After exiting the elevator on the 70th floor, you were immediately met with a large, noisy, and chaotic crowd. It was hard to distinguish between guests and tourists, as many people were there just to take photos.
Secondly, the breakfast on the 72nd floor became exceptionally chaotic. It was incredibly noisy and crowded, and the staff seemed constantly overwhelmed. Orders were forgotten or missed; tea took forever to arrive, or we'd order two drinks and only get one. On the first day, when there were fewer people, plates were cleared promptly, but on the subsequent two days, hardly anyone came to clear them, so they just piled up on our table.
Turndown service was my favorite part. Coming back from outside to a clean and tidy room always made me feel happy, comfortable, and relaxed. It truly gave us that 'home away from home' feeling. Many hotels no longer offer turndown service, but Four Seasons still does. However, why wasn't it provided on our third night? Was it too busy? I had to call housekeeping to get extra towels and tissues, which was quite disappointing.
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