Planning China/Vietnam trip in March. After I take Yangtze River cruise, will head to Hanoi. From Wuhan, there are two ways to get there-via Beijing/HKG or Guangzhou. Either way there is an overnight layover. And both flights arrive at their respective stops about 11:00PM. Continuing flight to Hanoi leaves about 9:AM. I need to spend the night someplace other than the airport terminal.

In Hong Kong, the airport hotel is pretty expensive ($250.00 per night and up and for my date-March 22-it is $313.00 and up) and the reviews are pretty bad. I know nothing about Guangazhou.

If I take the HKG flight, can I make it someplace cheaper via train or taxi and not have a problem getting back to the airport in time for my early flight. The HKG airport website states last train is 00:48, so if my flight is late, I may miss the train.

Or can you recommend a hotel in Guangzhou close to the airport, which is not a hassle?

Thanks for all your help.