Leon T.
Google
From Setback to Comeback. How Did Park Hyatt Shenzhen Turn Itself Around?
Do you remember that article about Park Hyatt Shenzhen published earlier this year. It was posted just days before the new General Manager, Ms. Vivian Lin, officially took office in May. After reading it, she invited me to return and personally experience the changes under her leadership. I recently had the chance to make the trip. Let me start with my conclusion. Park Hyatt Shenzhen has not only recovered and halted its decline but is now radiating a more composed and refined character than ever before.
A quick note. The hospitality I received was clearly above the standard treatment for regular bloggers or Globalist guests, perhaps closer to what a VIP or a lifetime Globalist might experience. Therefore, my experience might not be typical. I will strive to describe the real changes I observed from an objective guest's perspective.
My most profound impression from this return visit was the hotel's focus on self-repair. Instead of pursuing superficial glamour, the hotel addressed the core of its service. By bringing back experienced staff and implementing systematic training, the once-blurred essence of Park Hyatt Shenzhen has become distinct again. Whether it was the poised responses from room attendants or the attention to detail from the food and beverage team, everything indicated that management had returned to a stable track. This change is not about going back to the past. It is about building upon the excellent hardware foundation and infusing the service with a more substantial warmth.
For me, reviewing hotels has always been guided by the principle of recording experiences as they are. I am well aware that the domestic hotel industry is not what it used to be, and I have seen various crisis management approaches. Some resorts to flooding the internet with fake reviews or verbal attacks, while others even send ineffective legal letters. The grace shown by Park Hyatt Shenzhen commands respect. Despite having impressive financial metrics like RevPAR, OCC, and ADR that already secure its place among Shenzhen's top four hotels, it chose to confront the issues head-on and drive reform. This sincerity in not avoiding problems is the very starting point for rebuilding trust.