Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
4.6
out of 5
16 reviews
A real 5 stars very good location

Go to the market visit sun yat sen palace Pagoda Museum See full review

  • Jean Claude
  • May 21, 2011
This is a great place to stay,

This is a great place to stay, in a quieter, historical and quaintly western, part of town ..... See full review

  • Anonymous
  • May 14, 2011
Riverside Guangzhou hotel with flora-frocked atrium and two pools

Situated on historic Shamian Island with views of the Pearl River and pool, the 34-story White Swan Hotel Guangzhou is a tranquil oasis with a lush, foliage-frocked, four-story atrium garden punctuated by rocks and cascading waterfalls. Highlights include 10 restaurants -- both Chinese and Western-style -- plus fitness and health centers, a spa tub, a shopping arcade and a video arcade. Two outdoor pools, eight outdoor and two indoor tennis courts, a squash court and conference and business centers lend further appeal. Also, massages can be arranged.

Highlights
  • Expansive riverside property with 10 restaurants specializing in both local and Western fare
  • Two outdoor pools, a squash court, 10 tennis courts, a shopping center and video arcade
  • Four-story garden atrium with cascading waterfalls
Rooms

All 843 air-conditioned guest rooms at the 34-story White Swan Hotel Guangzhou have one king or two twin beds overlooking the city or river with desks, cable televisions with premium programming, refrigerators with complimentary bottled water and direct-dial telephones with voice mail. Additional highlights include coffee-makers, remote lighting controls and turndown service. Bathrooms have phones, cosmetic mirrors, slippers, bathrobes and scales. Meanwhile, White Swan Hotel Guangzhou suites are roomier and include breakfast and complimentary high-speed Internet access as well as extra-large towels.

Dining

The gracious White Swan Hotel Guangzhou has 10 dining venues, including a Chinese restaurant, Canton eatery, Japanese restaurant serving sushi, a barbecue grill and a coffee shop. Numerous bars pour cocktails, including a lobby bar with glittering city views.

Recreation
Engaging activities abound at White Swan Hotel Guangzhou, including tennis at a total of 10 indoor and outdoor courts, a squash court, fitness facility with classes and two outdoor pools. A shopping center is on site, as is a video arcade with games that include air hockey. Guests can also book massage appointments or relax in a sauna.
Transportation
  • Baiyun International Airport (20.5 mi/32.9 km)
Attractions
  • Qingping produce and antiques markets (0.3 mi/0.5 km)
  • Shamian Groups of Buildings (0.6 mi/1 km)
  • Hualin Temple (0.7 mi/1.1 km)
  • Sacred Heart Cathedral (1.4 mi/2.3 km)
Business
  • Full-fledged conference, exhibition and banquet center
  • Business center

White Swan Hotel Guangzhou Rooms

Standard Room
Standard Room with queen or 2 single beds offers basic amenities.
Standard Riverview Room
Standard Riverview Room with queen or 2 single beds offers basic amenities.
Deluxe Room
Deluxe Room with queen or 2 single beds offers basic amenities.

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Hotel Map

Area served
Guangzhou.
Nearby airports
BaiYun Airport, (CAN), 38.00, KM, S;
Area description
Located on the historical Shamian Island, overlooking the famed Pearl River and facing the White Swan Pool, the White Swan Hotel remains an oasis of tranquility from the hustle and bustle of this busy city. The main building has the height of 34 storeys. The exquisitely beautiful Atrium lobby is an indoor microcosm of the famed landscapes of Southern China. Here waters abound, with a veil-like cascade and a spectacular rockery. Atop the rockery sits an elegant Chinese pavilion, octagon-shaped, with its richly ornate gold top, and a profusion of luxuriant vegetation and flowers.

Amenities

  • Business center
  • Conference Facilities
  • Meeting/Banquet Facilities
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1300
Check-out:
1200

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (16)

Ratings and reviews for White Swan Hotel Guangzhou

Overall score

4.6 / 5
16 out of 16
Amenities:
4.4
Room cleanliness:
4.6
Hotel staff:
4.3
Room comfort:
4.1
Location:
4.6
Value:
4.3

94% would recommend to a friend.

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Review of White Swan Hotel Guangzhou

Reviewer score

5
Jean Claude
Lyon FRANCE
May 21, 2011

A real 5 stars very good location

Go to the market visit sun yat sen palace Pagoda Museum

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Sightseeing tip: Long walk from hotel

Very nice along the river close the tipical market

Review of White Swan Hotel Guangzhou

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Not Provided
May 14, 2011

This is a great place to stay,

This is a great place to stay, in a quieter, historical and quaintly western, part of town .. Shamian Island, but it is just a short walk over a main road, from the most interesting local markets, dried goods, pet market, and pedestrian streets you can see in China. A1 convenience, comfort. Slightly musty smelling rooms, excellence shuttle bus service to train station.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of White Swan Hotel Guangzhou

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Not Provided
Feb 14, 2011

good size room, service good and

good size room, service good and very clean.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
3
Value:
3
Review of White Swan Hotel Guangzhou

Reviewer score

5
Whatever
Philadelphia, PA
Dec 14, 2010

Great Hotel

The hotel was supposed to be the best in the city. I think it lived up to the name. I spent a long time just taking pictures inside the hotel. The only problem is that the drinks from the hotel bars were too expensive. But that's expected.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Entertainment tip: Short walk from hotel

The surrounding of the hotel is great, too.

Review of White Swan Hotel Guangzhou

Reviewer score

1
Charly
Business
Miami, Fl
Oct 17, 2010

Bad Start, Bad Location

[...]i found out i am like 15 minutos away from the firt metro station. In general the hotel is obselete, old, smells old, and overpriced! Never coming back again here.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
1
Room comfort:
1
Location:
2
Value:
1
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of White Swan Hotel Guangzhou

Reviewer score

5
Gary
Not Provided
Oct 7, 2010

Excellent location. An oasis in

Excellent location. An oasis in the middle of chaos. Meals good. Preferred hotel in Guangzhou

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of White Swan Hotel Guangzhou

Reviewer score

5
Edwin
Not Provided
Sep 8, 2010

A delightfully clean and comfortable

A delightfully clean and comfortable hotel in which all staff (check-in, baggage, dining area & cleaning) took great care of guests. Our only difficulty was in locating a taxi at the bus depot which was prepared to travel to the hotel during peak hour traffic. Best to include breakfast in room booking charge. The buffet was most enjoyable but quite expensive as an "add-on" cost. We would certainly recommend this hotel to other travellers. It is located in a lovely area which is being beautifully restored.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of White Swan Hotel Guangzhou

Reviewer score

4
Hary
Not Provided
Jun 29, 2010

Good View

Good View

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
3
Value:
3
Review of White Swan Hotel Guangzhou

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Not Provided
Jun 27, 2010

A superb location. Not too far

A superb location. Not too far from a metro. Breakfast ridiculously expensive (didn't have it).

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of White Swan Hotel Guangzhou

Reviewer score

5
Anthony
Not Provided
May 12, 2010

Brilliant

Brilliant

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
5
Value:
4
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