Tianjin, China?
Feb 13, 2012, 1:14 am
#1
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Tianjin, China?
Don't find much information about this on FT (except the Astor Hotel) - even though there are 5-6 SPG properties in the city...
Did anyone stay here recently? Any recommandation on which hotel to choose?
Did anyone stay here recently? Any recommandation on which hotel to choose?
Jul 20, 2013, 9:31 am
#2
Join Date: May 2012
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Will be here in mid October (after the National day golden week), any recommended properties for 3 nights? I'll probably do 1 nighters just to get stay credit.
Just here for some R&R, not sure if I should spend a night in Beijing as well....
Just here for some R&R, not sure if I should spend a night in Beijing as well....
Jul 20, 2013, 1:05 pm
#3
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Shanghai, Singapore
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Stayed at the Westin Tianjin last year, and would say that it's of a lower standard than other Westins I've stayed at.
I arrived on a rainy evening and got no help with shelter or luggage out of the car.
The room wasn't clean at check in. There was a brownish stain on the toilet seat rim. No cotton buds provided as part of the toilet amenities.
Selection of food for breakfast was not as wide as what I've seen in, say, the Westin Shanghai Bund or Beijing Chaoyang.
On a positive note, the FD and phone staff were efficient and polite.
I arrived on a rainy evening and got no help with shelter or luggage out of the car.
The room wasn't clean at check in. There was a brownish stain on the toilet seat rim. No cotton buds provided as part of the toilet amenities.
Selection of food for breakfast was not as wide as what I've seen in, say, the Westin Shanghai Bund or Beijing Chaoyang.
On a positive note, the FD and phone staff were efficient and polite.
Jul 20, 2013, 4:32 pm
#4
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Singapore
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I would recommend the St Regis, at least when I was there the last time the service there was excellent and the rooms are still new. In addition, it is within walking distance from the Tianjin Railway Station (right across the bridge) if you're coming over from Beijing via HSR that is... The Astor on the other hand have a rich history and will be appropriate for a stay if you intend to pay a visit to their museum.
Jul 20, 2013, 9:19 pm
#5
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I stayed at the St. Regis last year and was very happy with it. Rooms were nice, but finish was not quite up to standards of a luxury hotel, but was right for the price we paid. Rate was less than the Westin and the Astor! Not sure if its that way always or we just got lucky.
Jul 24, 2013, 4:10 am
#6
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The Astor is really nice, if you are plat and get upgraded they have some fantastic suites. It is an old hotel with a bit of history, so you will find a lot more character than a typical chain branded property. Great bar, its own museum and the oldest working elevator in China! Located on Tianjin's version of the Shanghai Bund.