Holiday Inn Chongqing Guanyinqiao by IHG

Holiday Inn Chongqing Guanyinqiao by IHG Overview

First Impressions

Walking into the Holiday Inn Chongqing Guanyinqiao by IHG, you immediately notice how the staff genuinely seems happy to see you — which honestly isn’t always a given with chain hotels. The lobby has this clean, modern feel without being sterile, and there’s something reassuring about the familiar Holiday Inn reliability mixed with distinctly Chinese touches. I mean, after a long flight into Chongqing, that combination of international standards and local warmth really hits the spot.

Location That Actually Matters

Here’s what I love about this four-star spot — it’s right in Guanyinqiao, which locals will tell you is one of the best areas to stay if you want to experience real Chongqing life. You’re walking distance from Guanyinqiao Pedestrian Street (trust me, the shopping and street food scene there is incredible), and the Jialing River is just a short stroll away. The couples who stay here get it — there’s something romantic about those river views, especially when the city lights start reflecting off the water in the evening. The neighborhood truly captures the essence of urban exploration.

The Room Experience

The room itself feels bigger than you’d expect, which is actually pretty rare in Chinese cities where space comes at a premium. The bed is properly comfortable — not too soft, not too firm — and the air conditioning works like a dream (you’ll appreciate this during Chongqing’s humid summers). What really impressed me was the bathroom setup; it’s modern and spacious, with a shower that has actual water pressure. Small details, but they matter when you’re dealing with jet lag and just want everything to work smoothly.

Breakfast and Practical Perks

The buffet breakfast deserves a mention because it strikes this perfect balance between Western options and local Chongqing specialties. You can grab your usual eggs and toast, but honestly, try the congee and local noodle dishes — the kitchen staff clearly knows what they’re doing. And here’s something that’ll save you headaches: the free parking is actually free and actually available, which anyone who’s driven in Chinese cities will tell you is basically a minor miracle.

Why Guests Love It

What keeps people coming back is how this place just… works. The location rating of 8.6 isn’t just numbers on a screen — it reflects how easy it is to get around from here, whether you’re heading to the business district or exploring the old parts of town. The staff speaks enough English to help with directions and restaurant recommendations, but they’re also connected enough locally to point you toward experiences most tourists miss entirely. It’s that sweet spot where international comfort meets authentic local access, and honestly, that’s exactly what you want when you’re exploring a city like Chongqing.

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Reviews of Holiday Inn Chongqing Guanyinqiao by IHG

• Jiechenyi93 from United States – 8 February 2025 (7/10)

  Good breakfast, nice rooms, clean, polite staff
  
  What could be improved: Check in was quite delayed. We arrived close to 5pm for a 2pm check in and still needed to wait 30 minutes. We were given complimentary wine, though, so that was a nice touch.

• Barbara from Austria – 20 January 2025 (7/10)

  What could be improved: Das WLan war schlecht. Die Lobby eher ungemütlich weil sie extrem gekühlt war. Man wollte sofort wieder gehen.

• Andrei from Russia – 8 January 2025 (9/10)

  Хороший отель: светлый, приятный персонал, нет проблем с водой и отоплением

• Cui from Brunei Darussalam – 11 December 2024 (8/10)

  Few minutes walk to their local metro station.
  Friendly staff including the house keeping staff.

• Valentin from Germany – 7 November 2024 (7/10)

  Die Lage.
  Drei Minuten zu Fuß bis zur Ubahn
  
  What could be improved: Zu Kleine Betten als Doppelbettzimmer.

• Irene from Germany – 22 October 2024 (9/10)

  The rezeption was very friendly and helpful. The room was very nice and the Breakfast was great 💫💫💫

• Low from Malaysia – 1 September 2024 (8/10)

  The hotel was located just 3 min walking distance from the metro station and the room was spacious and bed is comfortable only the pillow abit too soft. Breakfast was good. Meet my expectations and would recommend it.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing.

• Jiechenyi93 from United States – 11 February 2024 (8/10)

  Clean rooms, polite staff. In one room there was a cigarette odor issue, but the staff provided an air purifier and promptly resolved the issue. My parents thought the breakfast was excellent.

• Chi from Hong Kong – 16 December 2023 (5/10)

  酒店 惦解 入住當天 是10幾度 都無 空調 供應 而話可提供風扇 真是不開心,想退房,及後要求才提供空調！！！！！！！？？？？

• Andrew from China – 31 January 2023 (8/10)

  good location, nice staff, and the room was big.
  
  What could be improved: the air inside was very dry

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