The Sheraton Guilin sits at Bin Jiang Road in the Xiufeng district, on the waterfront and attached to a shopping centre, which makes it the most central of the big hotels here. It has 408 rooms, from standard king and twin rooms to club rooms and a club suite, and most sleep two. Facilities include an outdoor pool, a rooftop terrace, a gym, a sauna and steam room, a garden, a coffee shop and three restaurants, with free WiFi and a tour and ticket desk. It is a very practical base for a first visit to Guilin, because the scenic lakes are on the doorstep, Elephant Trunk Hill is a short stroll away and the railway station and Seven Star Park are a few minutes by car. It is aimed at a mix of leisure and business travellers.
Location and getting around
The Two Rivers and Four Lakes area is a minute's walk away, Shan Lake is about three minutes on foot, and Elephant Trunk Hill is around sixteen minutes on foot. Seven Star Park is about five minutes by car and the Sun and Moon Twin Pagodas about six, while the railway station is about seven minutes by car. The airport is about forty minutes by car. Restaurants, bars and the walking street are very close, so you can easily go out on foot in the evening.
Rooms and who it suits
Rooms run from standard king and twin rooms, which are mostly for two, up to club rooms and a club suite. It suits first-time visitors who want to be in the centre, couples who enjoy an evening walk by the lakes and travellers on a short stay. If you want a large resort-style pool and spa, one of the other hotels may suit you better.
Good to know
Breakfast is a buffet with Chinese and continental options at an added charge, and free self parking is offered. Check-in starts in the afternoon with a noon check-out, and pets are not allowed. Some past guests have mentioned that certain rooms or amenities did not match expectations, such as air conditioning or a rooftop bar, so confirm the details you care about before you book and ask for a room away from road noise. Rates are often reasonable outside holiday periods, and free cancellation is available on selected rate plans.
Why stay here
- ✓Outdoor pool and rooftop terrace
- ✓Gym, sauna and steam room
- ✓Three restaurants
- ✓Coffee shop and garden
- ✓Free WiFi
- ✓Tour and ticket assistance
- ✓Free self parking
- ✓Walk to the lakes and walking street
Good questions
How far is Elephant Trunk Hill?+
It is about a sixteen-minute walk from the hotel. The lakes of the Two Rivers and Four Lakes area are only a minute away.
How far is the airport?+
The airport is about forty minutes away by car. The railway station is around seven minutes by car.
Is parking available?+
Yes, free self parking is offered. Confirm availability at the time of booking.
