Sheraton Chengdu Lido Hotel is a long-standing five-star on Renmin Middle Road, close to the middle of old Chengdu. It has 387 rooms and an 8.6 guest score from about 258 reviews, which makes it the most moderately priced of the big-brand hotels we cover and a good option for visitors who want facilities and a central address without the highest rates. The location is strong for sightseeing: the Donghuamen Archaeological Site is a three-minute walk, the Sichuan Museum of Science and Technology eight minutes, Tianfu Square 11 minutes and Luomashi metro station 10 minutes, with Wenshu Monastery around 20 minutes on foot. Facilities include an indoor pool, a spa and sauna, a gym and three on-site restaurants. Reviews are more mixed than at the newer luxury hotels, with some guests noting areas that need refurbishment, but many praise the renovated rooms and the convenience.
Location and getting around
The Donghuamen Archaeological Site is three minutes on foot, the Sichuan Museum of Science and Technology eight minutes, Luomashi metro station 10 minutes and Tianfu Square 11 minutes. Wenshu Monastery is about 20 minutes on foot. Taikoo Li is a four-minute drive, Hongpailou railway station eight minutes and Shuangliu International Airport about 27 minutes.
Facilities
The hotel has an indoor pool, an on-site spa and sauna available to guests, a gym, free self-parking, free in-room Wi-Fi and air conditioning, plus nine meeting rooms for business guests. Three restaurants cover breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Who it suits
Travellers who want a well-known brand in a central position at a lower price than the top-tier hotels, couples exploring on foot, and business visitors. It is less polished than the newest luxury towers, so it suits guests who care more about location and value than cutting-edge design.
Good to know
Buffet breakfast carries a surcharge, although one guest mentions it as free, so check your rate. Check-in is from 15:00 with limited late check-in, and check-out is at noon. Pets are not allowed. Some recent reviews mention the restaurant and pools needing refurbishment, and older reviews note renovation noise and a view of metro construction, so look at current photos and ask for a room away from works.
Because the hotel is within a few minutes of Tianfu Square and the Donghuamen site, it is easy to fit short walks around a day of day-trip departures, and the pool offers a way to recover afterwards. If you are comparing it with the pricier hotels nearby, weigh the lower rates against the older fittings mentioned in some reviews.
Why stay here
- ✓Indoor pool
- ✓Spa and sauna
- ✓Gym
- ✓Three on-site restaurants
- ✓Free self-parking
- ✓Free in-room Wi-Fi
- ✓Nine meeting rooms
- ✓Concierge
Good questions
How far is Sheraton Chengdu Lido from Tianfu Square?+
Tianfu Square is about an 11-minute walk, and the Donghuamen Archaeological Site is only three minutes on foot.
Does the hotel have a pool?+
Yes, there is an indoor pool, along with a spa, sauna and gym.
Is breakfast included?+
Breakfast carries a surcharge, though a guest review mentions a free buffet, so confirm what your rate includes.
