Must see hotels in Guangdong

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Located in a tranquil part of OCT-LOFT, near the junction of Enping Jie and Xiangshan Dongjie, this immaculate YHA hostel has over 50 private rooms with…

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This classy Qing-style inn with graceful courtyards and antique woodcarvings is the place to stay in Chaozhou. Rooms are small but clean and far from…

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One of a handful of heritage buildings you can bed down in on Shamian Island, the Victory is divided in two: the west wing is the oldest and more…

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In a buzzy local 'hood a quick stagger from the metro and within walking distance of many Xiguan sights, Lazy Gaga offers cheerful rooms and communal…

A bicycle club has brought to life an ancient building, revived as a boutique hostel. Tiled private rooms have soft-lighting, flat-screen TVs, air…

This chain hotel is plusher than the norm and the best value near Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street. Diffused lighting, wall-mounted TV panels, and bathrooms…

One of the first luxury hotels in Shenzhen, the Shangri-La has seen millions of suited traders and Hong Kong shoppers pass through its marble lobby over…

If you're soaking up the colonial vibes on Shamian Island, you might as well go the whole hog and bed down in a heritage building. Yuehai Hotel, formerly…

Large, plush rooms and an attractive swimming pool make this a great place to stay. Discounts up to 50% are often available. The hotel is a 20-minute walk…

The place to stay in Kaiping. Spacious rooms have curved window nooks for peering wistfully across the water. Pan Tower is on an islet on the Tanjiang…

Arguably the most opulent place to stay in town is the five-star Marco Polo perched over the lake in Foshan. Things have been well maintained in recent…

The best of several branches in Zhuhai, this one is 50m from Lover's Road, and 300m from Wanzaisha Sq (湾仔沙广场, Wānzǐshā Guăngchăng). Rooms are bright and…

Realised on an epic scale, this Chinese-run behemoth (c 1985) remains one of the city's best-loved hotels, with 800-plus rooms, nine restaurants,…

A hostel in name alone, this peaceful little hotel offers clean-swept, simply attired twins and doubles – the best-value digs on Shamian Island. Don't…

In an old building inside an alley off Paifang Jie, Fucheng Inn offers decent accommodation and opportunities to meet fellow travellers. Rooms on the…

Decent deals can be had at this midrange tower hotel that opened in 2016. Spotless rooms are zesty and modern with a few designer touches, and for your…

Good deals can be had at this midsized hotel in the heart of Dongmen's shopping and dining buzz. Rooms are spacious and contemporary, and all include…

A safe bet if you're craving a dose of western-style comfort, the Westin has courteous staff, well-appointed rooms and a handy location close to…

A cheery boutique hotel in Wúzhǐshān with 32 comfortable but slightly musty rooms, surprisingly high-tech toilets in the shiny bathrooms and a perfectly…

This luxury hotel has been recently renovated and reborn from the Panglin Hotel. The grand marble lobby, splendid fountains on the forecourt, outdoor pool…