This hotel is located in the tallest building in Shaoxing. It wasn’t completed during my last visit, but it had been open for a while by the time I returned, so I decided to give it a try. The guest rooms are located on floors 21–41, with the spire starting above the 41st floor. The highest point is the 60th floor, which isn’t finished yet; I assume it will eventually become an observation deck or a bar. I have to say that many Crowne Plaza hotels have opened in smaller cities across the Jiangsu and Zhejiang region in recent years. They all feature excellent facilities and reasonable prices, changing the situation where many smaller towns lacked quality hotels. They are definitely worth experiencing.
I booked a Deluxe Room at a 40% weekend discount and was upgraded to an Executive View Room on the 39th floor with full benefits. The room was very spacious at 51 square meters—practically a junior suite. The amenities were Borghese. The Executive Lounge on the 41st floor was nearly empty and had a great atmosphere.
However, one issue was that when the curtains were open and the sun shone directly in, the room temperature became excessively high. The air conditioning couldn’t bring it down, and the heat caused an unpleasant odor. Ultimately, I had to change rooms.
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This area of Shaoxing is a new district. The advantage is that there are fewer people and less traffic. There’s a Shimao Plaza nearby with plenty of food and drink options, making it quite convenient. The downside is that the infrastructure still has some issues; many intersections don’t even have traffic lights yet, which is pretty scary~~
As for downtown Shaoxing, areas like Lu Xun’s Hometown and Intime City are absolutely packed with crowds. Traffic jams are severe, and parking spots are hard to find. Other main attractions include Kuaiji Mountain and Keyan Scenic Area. If I ever get the chance to visit Shaoxing again, I might choose a cooler time of year to visit Keyan.
As usual, let’s wrap up with a rating (See criteria here):
Hardware: 8
Location: 7. Since the city doesn’t have a metro yet and isn’t very large, getting around by taxi or car is convenient. Parking is free for hotel guests.
The surroundings are fairly convenient, with Shimao Plaza about 1 km away.
Room: 8. Very spacious with a sensible layout, but the AC isn’t powerful enough, and there’s an odor when the temperature rises.
Sleep: 9. Comfortable mattress and quiet.
Linens: 9.
Bathroom: 10.
Amenities: 9. Borghese.
AV: 8. 42-inch Philips TV, no sound system.
Minibar: 8. Six complimentary soft drinks in Executive Rooms.
Others: 9.
Gym: 7. Not very large and limited equipment. Cardio machines are Precor, but strength training equipment is really scarce.
Service: 7.5
Concierge: N/A
Front Desk: 8. Good service, though slightly inexperienced.
Membership: 9. Upgraded to a view room with benefits; very satisfied.
Welcome: 8. Fruit.
Turndown: N/A
Breakfast: 7. Wide selection and not too crowded, though the food is just average.
Lounge: 7. Limited afternoon tea offerings, but the desserts are excellent. HH also has a limited selection: four hot dishes (salmon skewers, hash browns, chicken skewers, calamari rings) plus pizza. Taste is average, but the environment is nice and uncrowded.
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