W GuangzhouvsWhite Swan Hotel
Both hotels are highly recommended by experts. On balance, White Swan Hotel ranks significantly better than W Guangzhou. White Swan Hotel comes in at 81 with approval from 4 reviews such as Frommer's, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.
W Guangzhou
Forbes Travel Guide
Michelin Guide
Tablet
26 Xian Cun Road, Pearl River New Town, Tianhe District, Guangzhou 501623
From $128/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Forbes Travel Guide Recommended
"A few blocks from Guangzhou’s Pearl River, the W Guangzhou has tallied up several firsts for the hip luxury brand." Full review
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Dining is also of utmost importance to the W brand, and the Guangzhou hotel has three restaurants to choose from: The Kitchen Table international buffet, I by Inagiku’s Japanese staples and Yan Yu’s contemporary Cantonese cuisine.
Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
"The W Hotels mix boutique-inspired stylishness with luxury-hotel professionalism and an emphasis on social spaces, and the W Guangzhou, on the banks of the Pearl River, is no different...." Full review
Tablet "The W Hotels mix boutique-inspired stylishness with luxury-hotel professionalism and an emphasis on social spaces, and the W Guangzhou, on the banks of the Pearl River, is no different...." Full review
White Swan Hotel
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
DK Eyewitness
Fodor's Forbes Travel Guide
No.1 Shamian South Street, Liwan District, Guangzhou 510133
From $149/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "This was one of China's first luxury hotels (1982) -- an ugly, labyrinthine monster." Full review
Lonely Planet "This huge property on Shāmiàn is considered the most prestigious hotel in Guǎngzhōu, complete with a waterfall in the lobby and fish ponds." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This hotel is perennially popular, and pleasantly located on Shamian Island. A favorite with tour groups and those in China for adoptions, hence the extensive children's facilities."
Fodor's "Editor's Note:
This property is currently undergoing renovations." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide Recommended
"Standing tall along the banks of Guangzhou’s Pearl River, White Swan Hotel is a haven of tranquility among its bustling commercial surroundings. Like its namesake, the luxury hotel with a..." Full review
