SolskjaerZA
Google
This was my first stay at the Conrad Guangzhou, and overall, it was a fantastic experience. As someone who has stayed at most of Guangzhou’s 5-star hotels, I can confidently say this is one of the best. ||I was warmly welcomed at check-in as a Hilton Gold member and received a generous upgrade to a spacious suite—complete with two toilets, ample living space, and an incredibly comfortable bed with perfect pillows. The hotel’s location is ideal, right in the heart of the city and connected to a large shopping mall, making it extremely convenient for Canton Fair visitors. ||My only complaint is the hotel’s unreasonable incidental deposit policy. Despite paying for my room in cash upon arrival, the front desk insisted on placing a RMB 2000 hold on my credit card. To make matters worse, I was told the refund could take up to a month to process after cancellation. For context, my room rate was only RMB 1400/night, so the deposit amount felt excessive—especially compared to the RMB 500 hold required at the Shangri-La Ningbo, where I stayed at the night before. ||While I highly recommend the Conrad for its luxury, service, and location, the deposit policy is unnecessarily strict and could be a dealbreaker for some guests. Hopefully, management will reconsider this practice.