Holiday Inn Express Chengdu Huanhuaxi is our budget-friendly pick, a straightforward modern hotel in the Wuhou district on the west side of the city. It trades central glamour for value: rooms are comfortable, the front desk is open round the clock, and the rate usually includes a free full breakfast, which is a real saving for anyone planning early starts for the panda base or day trips. There is a gym and a restaurant, and parking and Wi-Fi are free. The hotel has 248 rooms, so it rarely feels crowded even when it is busy. Guests rate it 8.4 from a small number of reviews, so judge it as a sensible base rather than a destination in itself.
Location and getting around
The hotel is on Jinyang Road, about a six-minute walk from Longzhaoyan metro station, which gives you a direct link into the network. Huanhuaxi Park is a four-minute drive, Tianfu Square about 11 minutes by car, and Hongpailou railway station about 11 minutes. Du Fu Thatched Cottage is within about five kilometres. Shuangliu International Airport is around 26 minutes by car.
Rooms
The 248 rooms are simple, modern and comfortable, with air conditioning and free Wi-Fi. Pets are not allowed, except service animals. There is no pool, so look elsewhere if swimming matters.
Who it suits
Budget-conscious couples and families, business travellers and anyone who wants a clean, reliable room with breakfast included.
Good to know
The free breakfast is a buffet-style full breakfast, and the on-site restaurant serves other meals. Free self-parking is on site. Check-in is from 14:00 and check-out is at noon. The location is more residential than central, so allow a little extra travel time to Kuanzhai Alley and Jinli, and consider ride-hailing in the evening.
It works well for a few nights of day trips, since you can leave early with breakfast already in hand and return to a quiet street, and it is also a sensible choice for a longer stay when you want to save money for the panda base, the opera and the food tours.
Ask for a quieter room away from the road if noise bothers you.
Why stay here
- ✓Free full breakfast
- ✓Gym
- ✓On-site restaurant
- ✓Free self-parking
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓24-hour front desk
- ✓Meeting rooms
- ✓Laundry and dry cleaning
Good questions
Is breakfast included at Holiday Inn Express Chengdu Huanhuaxi?+
The hotel advertises a free full breakfast. Confirm that it is included in your rate when you book.
How far is the hotel from the metro?+
Longzhaoyan metro station is about a six-minute walk. Tianfu Square is about 11 minutes by car.
Does the hotel have a pool?+
No, there is no pool, but there is a gym, a restaurant and free parking.
