The White Swan Hotel

广州白天鹅宾馆

——the best hotel where I have ever stayed

黄欣颖

The White Swan Hotel is located in the No.1 Shamian South Street, Guangzhou. It’s the first five-star hotel in the mainland of China. Moreover, it’s aiso the first hotel which was designed, constructed and operated by Chinese people in the mainland.

It’s the best place to have the expansive views of either the city or the river, including 520 guestrooms and suites.

The hotel provides all kinds of local specialties and delicious cuisine of the northern and southern styles, all prepared in charge of professional chefs. The first one is Jade River. It was awarded the Michelin 1 Star Restaurant. It’s a true landmark in Guangzhou for authentic Cantonese cuisine with culinary specialties created by the master-chefs to sublime heights! Savour delicately hand-craft dim-sum creations and signature Cantonese dies have made this unique restaurant an all-time favourite among local gourmets and patrons from afar. The second one is Flavors of China. Here you will indulge in authentic provincial Chinese cuisines, from spicy Sichuan to hearty Beijing. The third one is Silk Road Grill. You can experience the wonderful flavors of Mediterranean cuisine and other Western specialties in a casual elegant setting with impeccable service in beautiful surroundings at the riverside.

It has over 2,500 square meters of meeting and conference facilities including two ballrooms seating up to 500 people. All rooms are well equipped with high quality video and audio equipment, wireless Internet access and live broadcasting facility.

The first one is SPA. A wide range of spa treatments are available to awaken all your senses with a unique holistic experience from therapists with extensive knowledge in anatomy, aromatherapy and massage techniques. The second one is swimming pool. Set in the lush garden of the hotel and at the banks of the Pearl River, the outdoors swimming pool is the best place to enjoy a few exercise or just jump in for a refreshing dip anytime of the year. The third one is fitness center. It opens 24 hours. Located in the Garden Wing of the hotel, it features an outstanding range of fitness equipment along with a Yoga Room, overlooking the lush green gardens and the Pearl River to make working-out a pleasurable as well as invigorating experience. The wet area is fully fitted out with showers, Jacuzzi, sauna, steam room as well as a relaxing room and terrace.

White Swan Hotel offers the most comprehensive wedding services and specializes in creating unique and beautiful weddings in a stunning setting. The experienced wedding advisors will create memorable moments that last forever and ensure your wedding is like no other.

You can get to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport by taxi in 40 minutes. If you want to go to Guangzhou East Railway Station or Guangzhou South Railway Station, it needs 35 minutes. It only takes 5 minutes to Huangsha Metro Station on foot.