Guilin Bravo Hotel is a longstanding hotel in central Guilin, and it suits travellers who want to be in the city rather than the countryside. Guilin is the gateway to the whole region, with the airport, the railway stations and the Li River cruise departures, and a central hotel makes arrivals, departures and day trips easy. The hotel offers comfortable rooms, restaurants and the usual services of a mid-priced city hotel, without the resort prices or the remote setting of the places on the river. The city itself has plenty to offer. The lakes and pagodas of the Two Rivers and Four Lakes area light up beautifully in the evening, pedestrian streets are full of noodle shops and snack stalls, and Elephant Trunk Hill and other famous peaks rise from the middle of the town. If you have a night or two in Guilin before heading to Yangshuo, or you are arriving on a late flight, a central hotel like this keeps everything within a short walk or taxi ride.
Location and getting around
The hotel is in central Guilin, close to the main shopping streets, the lakes and the riverfront. Taxis are easy to find, the railway stations and the Li River cruise departure points are a short ride away, and Guilin Liangjiang airport is about 45 minutes to an hour by road. Yangshuo is roughly an hour and a half away by road or boat, so many travellers split their stay between the two. Check the walking time to the lakes and to the station on the map when you book.
Rooms
Rooms are traditional in style, comfortable and practical, with air conditioning, a desk and a private bathroom, and larger categories and suites offer extra space. Because the hotel has been open for some time, standards can vary between room types, so check the room description and any recent renovations when you book. Ask for a quiet room if you are a light sleeper, as city streets can be busy.
Who it suits
Travellers who want a central base for a night or two, independent visitors who plan to explore on foot, couples on a moderate budget and groups heading out on a Li River cruise. It is less suited to guests who want a resort atmosphere, a pool and spa, or views of the peaks from the window, and travellers focused on the countryside will do better in Yangshuo.
Good to know
Facilities vary at hotels in this category, so check what is included, such as breakfast, Wi-Fi, parking and airport transfers, when you book. Check-in is normally in the afternoon and check-out around midday, and policies on children, extra beds and payment vary. Guilin is busiest around national holidays and in autumn, when rates rise, so compare dates if your plans are flexible and book early for busy periods.
Why stay here
- ✓On-site restaurant
- ✓Central location
- ✓Front desk and concierge
- ✓Tour and transfer help
- ✓Air-conditioned rooms
- ✓Daily housekeeping
- ✓Taxis nearby
- ✓Wi-Fi (check when you book)
Good questions
Where is Guilin Bravo Hotel?+
It is in central Guilin, close to the lakes, the shopping streets and the riverfront. Check the walking times on the map when you book.
Is Guilin Bravo Hotel a good base for the Li River cruise?+
Yes, a central hotel makes it easy to reach the cruise departure points by taxi. Ask the hotel about transfers and tour bookings.
How far is it from Yangshuo?+
Yangshuo is roughly an hour and a half away by road or boat, so many travellers split their stay between the two.
