I didn't have high expectations for hotels when I went on a business trip to Chongqing - this city itself is the biggest attraction, so staying anywhere is just a matter of making do with one night? As a result, I booked Glenview ITC Plaza Chongqing, and the moment I opened the door on the night I landed, I realized what "choosing the right one" meant.
The hotel is located in Monument to the people's Liberation Business District, Yuzhong District, five minutes' walk from Cathay Pacific Art Center. The car came from the Yangtze River Bridge, and the lights on both sides of the river shone on the surface, as if someone had knocked over a plate of gold. The hotel is standing in this bustling area, and its appearance is not obvious, but at the moment when the lobby opens the door, a space of nearly eight meters high, a whole french window, and a warm marble floor are swept up. The receptionist smiled and handed over the room card, casually saying, "The room looks towards the river, and the night view is beautiful." I didn't take it seriously, so I went upstairs and pushed the window - the Jialing River was right under my feet, and the lights of the Qiansimen Bridge connected into a golden line. On the other side, the Hongya Cave looked like a glowing stilted house. I stood in front of the window and stared for half a minute.
The room is about 35 square meters, not too big but with a comfortable layout. The bed is facing the window, and you can enjoy the river view while lying down. The blanket is thick and soft, and the pillow is only slightly high. The neck is not in a bad mood. The curtains are electric and can be opened and closed with just one click. They are slowly awakened by the sunlight in the morning instead of being blown up by an alarm clock, which is a luxury for business travelers. The bedside lamp is adjustable in three levels, with a warm color temperature, making it easy to read before bedtime without glaring. The desk was equipped with a socket and Ethernet cable by the window. I plugged it into the internet and opened Tencent Meeting. The screen was very stable, and the customer said on the other end of the screen, "Is there a Chongqing night scene behind you?" I said yes, but he said, "That's too much.
The bathroom made me stay a little longer. The bathtub is by the window, filled with water for about fifteen minutes, soaking in the bath and watching the lights on the other side dim. The hot water comes quickly and the water pressure is high enough, hitting the shoulder vigorously. The spare parts taste light and not greasy, and the shampoo is more than four stars, not that kind of cheap essence. The shower room is dry and wet separated, and the floor tiles have good anti slip properties. Wet feet do not slip when stepped on.
Breakfast is on the second floor, with a variety of both Chinese and Western dishes. I brought a bowl of Chongqing noodles - spicy but not burning the stomach, with a delicious soup base and chewy noodles. There are steamed steamed buns, soybean milk and some dishes beside. I sit by the window and eat slowly, watching the misty mountain city wake up slowly in the morning light. A few local elders were chatting nearby. In Chongqing dialect, I couldn't understand everything, but the lively atmosphere made me feel like I wasn't on a business trip, but had been living in this city for several days.
On the day I checked out, I sat in the lobby for an extra ten minutes, watching the sun come in through the french window, and there was a faint smell of coffee in the air. The receptionist smiled and asked, 'Are you still used to living here?' I replied, 'It's better than habit.'.
Walking out of the gate and looking back, the hotel stood quietly beside the Monument to the people's Liberation, fighting and grabbing, but the best night view of the mountain city was collected into every window. Next time I come to Chongqing, whether it's for business trips or indulging in hot pot, I will probably stay here again.Show more