I just had two one-night stays there on 09.Aug and 18.Aug, respectively. Both nights, I booked on the rate of CNY 1,425, while the Grand Hyatt was around CNY 1,100.- I prefer the PH due to slightly closer proximity to the Metro Station (easy to get to my meetings and also to Guangzhou East Train Station).

On both stays, I was upgraded to a Deluxe Suite as a Globalist. No TSU used. I like the layout of the Suite. Entryway turn left leads into walk-in closet, bedroom, and bathroom. Entryway turn right leads into living room with good size sofa and dining table. Furnishings quite well done.

The buffet breakfast spread is good. A mix of Chinese and Western dishes, lots of pastries, decent cut fruit, and a wide range of fruit juices to choose from. Eggs are made to order.

Good fitness centre with a wide range of equipment. The pool on the 63rd floor looks good; I did not try. Nor did I try any spa facilities.

Only downer was a late dinner in the Lounge one night. Lack of staff there; they had one staff manning the bar, taking orders, etc. Very, very slow service.

All in all, two good stays, and I would return here whenever in Guangzhou. (Honestly, I never liked the standard room layout of the Grand Hyatt that much.)