Guangzhou Aoyuan Sheraton Review

[Exclusive for Hidden Gems! Discover this Oasis in the City Center 🌿] As a newly opened hidden gem this year, Guangzhou Aoyuan Sheraton has directly made it into my TOP3 luxury hotel experience list with its sheer quality! Every time friends visit Guangzhou, I highly recommend this place, and the reasons... just keep reading 👇 🚪First Impression is Stunning • The lobby features a 9-meter high crystal chandelier + Lingnan-style screens, I couldn't help but take dozens of photos while checking in. • The room's floor-to-ceiling windows offer a panoramic view of Tianhe CBD, it feels like sleeping under a starry curtain after nightfall. • The bathroom area has double sinks + a rainforest shower, and the amenities are Sheraton's exclusive brand. 🥢Foodie Highlights • The Cantonese afternoon tea at the Executive Lounge is amazing! The Mango Pomelo Sago is even more authentic than those from old brands. • At the buffet breakfast's freshly cooked wonton noodle station, the chef's bamboo pole noodle technique is truly an art. • A little secret: the mojitos at the 23rd-floor outdoor pool bar use freshly picked mint. 📍Prime Location Secrets • A 5-minute walk directly to Tianhe City/Zhengjia Plaza, you can return to the hotel anytime to drop off your shopping spoils after a spree. • Metro Line 3 Linhexi Station Exit D is right behind the hotel, it's just one stop to Zhujiang New Town. • Late-night food surprise: a small alley behind the hotel hides a claypot porridge spot beloved by locals. 📸Photo Spot Secrets 1. Spiral Staircase: Wear a well-tailored suit or qipao, use a wide-angle upward shot to make your legs look longer. 2. Sky Garden: At 4 PM, the light and shadow created by the sun filtering through the grilles are stunning. 3. In-room Bathtub: Sprinkle the rose petals provided by the hotel, take an overhead shot with a diagonal composition. 💡My Secret Tips • If staying on a weekend, remember to book the hotel SPA; their essential oil back massage technique incorporates Southern-style Tui Na. • The business room type's desk comes with wireless phone charging, a huge plus for business travelers. • When checking out, ask the front desk for a custom room key card as a souvenir (the design is a silhouette of Chen Clan Ancestral Hall). Nearby Easter Eggs: 🏯Within 1 km, you can visit Guangdong Museum/Guangzhou Opera House. 🍵At the Mandarin Oriental Cake Shop next door in Taikoo Hui, you have to grab the Napoleons that come out in the morning. 🌉For an evening stroll, I recommend Haixinsha Asian Games Park for an excellent view of the Canton Tower light show. ⚠️Things to Note: • The pool gets crowded on weekends, it's recommended to go at 8 AM or 8 PM. • If arriving by high-speed rail, get off at Guangzhou East Station; a taxi to the hotel is just the starting fare. • The Cantonese dim sum from room service is more consistent than the Western dishes. In a nutshell: This Sheraton takes "New Lingnan Style" to the extreme, offering an international brand's service system while embedding the aesthetic of old Guangzhou life into every detail. Once you've stayed, you'll understand why there are so many repeat guests~