Renaissance Huizhou Hotel

“Surprises You at Every Turn”

An exceptional place to stay while on business, in this relatively obscure industrial city about 100 km North of Shenzhen. It will surprise you at every turn. From the rather typical looking building's entrance, you go up twenty some floors in an elevator and will be surprised by the expansive and… more

An exceptional place to stay while on business, in this relatively obscure industrial city about 100 km North of Shenzhen. It will surprise you at every turn. From the rather typical looking building's entrance, you go up twenty some floors in an elevator and will be surprised by the expansive and beautiful lobby area where you check-in. Then up a different set of elevators to the rooms, where you'll be surprised by the well appointed, roomy, very peaceful and extremely clean room with a lovely view of the city out of oversized windows. In the morning, you return to the lobby, go around the corner towards the other elevators and are surprised by the incredible spread of delicious breakfast items served at Cafe BLD's complimentary buffet, to enjoy while looking at the fantastic views provided by the floor-to-ceiling windows that line the Cafe's walls. Come dinnertime, you head one floor down in the elevator to the Yuzu Japanese Grill, where you will be surprised by the beauty of the space's design, and shocked by the quality of the excellent sashimi and fixed menu options. Excellent accommodation, facilities, food, and service - much like most Asian Bonvoy affiliated properties, they put U.S. Bonvoy ones to downright shame. What day (Asian) and night (American) difference! Next day, while strolling the surrounding streets, you stop for lunch at a Korean restaurant a short walk from the hotel and are surprised by the authenticity and taste of their offerings. Then, on your stroll back, you will notice a vegetarian restaurant with pictures of mouthwatering dishes dishes displayed on its windows, and make a mental note to go there for lunch next time. Across the plaza, you see a barbershop and are reminded that you need a trim. You decide to go in, and walk out 20 minutes later with a decent and the cheapest haircut of your life. At night, you're strolling farther out, enjoying the relatively cool air after a hot day. 10 minutes later, you encounter a large establishment that appeared to be offering spa and massage services. You walk-in on a whim, pay the equivalent of about $25, and get a one hour pressure point massage that makes you feel like a new person. All of these things are possible, within the property and a few minutes walk around it, without knowing a single word of Mandarin. Surprises you at every turn.

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“Great Staycation Experience”

I stayed two nights at Renaissance Huizhou and it was definitely excellent staycation experience. The room is spacious and has stunning view over Dong Jiang River and West Lake. In addition, hotel location is quite convenient to travel around the city. Especially, buffet breakfast was over our e… more

I stayed two nights at Renaissance Huizhou and it was definitely excellent staycation experience. The room is spacious and has stunning view over Dong Jiang River and West Lake. In addition, hotel location is quite convenient to travel around the city. Especially, buffet breakfast was over our expectation. Chefs and service staffs are well trained as well as showing us beautiful smile. Thanks to all Renaissance Huizhou staffs showing us warm hospitality and look forward to visiting this beautiful hotel again

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“Pest issues”

I had high expectations for this hotel, given that it's part of the Marriott brand. Upon entering my first assigned room, I noticed a slight cigarette smell and some unpleasant odors coming from the bathroom sink. Feeling uncomfortable with the cleanliness, I requested a room swap, and the front de… more

I had high expectations for this hotel, given that it's part of the Marriott brand. Upon entering my first assigned room, I noticed a slight cigarette smell and some unpleasant odors coming from the bathroom sink. Feeling uncomfortable with the cleanliness, I requested a room swap, and the front desk quickly arranged another room for me, which I appreciated. However, the next day, after returning from a long day out, we were shocked to find three dead cockroaches in our new room: two by the door and one in the bathroom. It was a rainy day, and we suspected they might have come through the pipes, but it was still very off-putting. We immediately contacted the front desk without touching the dead bugs, and the staff came to check on the situation. They brought a small box of candies as an apology and explained that the weather might have contributed to the issue. While I understand that weather can affect pest activity, I believe a hotel of this caliber should have better pest control measures in place. As compensation for our unpleasant experience, the staff offered us two complimentary breakfasts, which was a nice gesture. Pros: The location is great, within walking distance (15 minues walk) of a nearby shopping mall and the convention center. The views of the water and West Lake are beautiful, making for a pleasant morning or evening stroll along the riverbank. The breakfast buffet had a great variety of options, including Chinese, Western, and Japanese food. Overall, while there were some positive aspects, the cleanliness and pest issues left much to be desired.

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“Amazing view - room is ok but not perfect”

This hotel's highlight is obviously the amazing views it offers from rooms and lounges. Rooms are nice, large and quiet, but don't look at details or you will observe many small flaws, as many things seem to have been left unfinished or badly finished.