I recently visited the Holiday Inn Chengdu Century City for a business trip, and overall, I had a very pleasant experience. Here’s a breakdown of my observation:
The Scene
This massive property offers a variety of rooms and suites and is designed to accommodate both large-scale events and individual travelers. The hotel is located in the vibrant Century City area of Chengdu, a rapidly developing business district, and has become a key destination for both business and leisure visitors.
Given its size, it also features numerous facilities, including extensive meeting and conference spaces, multiple dining options, a fitness center, and more, further enhancing its appeal to large groups and events.
Holiday Inn Chengdu Century City consists of two towers, the West Tower and the East Tower, offering a total of 970 rooms, making it one of the largest in the Holiday Inn chain globally.
West Tower has 780 rooms including 24 executive suites and 5 premium accessible rooms (which are very considerate for tourists with a disabiltiy). Business friendly features are installed including data ports, high speed Internet access, and satellite channels. Exclusive benefits for Executive Club guests as well.
East Tower has 190 rooms including 14 executive suites and 2 premium accessible rooms (which are very considerate for tourists with a diability). Business friendly features are installed including data ports, high speed Internet access, and satellite TV channels. Exclusive benefits for Executive Club guests, too.
The hotel is located in the Century City complex in southern Chengdu. In addition to the hotel, the complex also features a Convention Centre (Century City International Convention Center) and an InterContinental hotel (InterContinental Century City Chengdu).
The Location
The hotel is well-located in south Chengdu’s Century City area which is a bustling part of the city, full of modern developments. It’s a short distance from Xi Shu Pedestrian Street which offers plenty dining and shopping options; and Gui Xi Park which is a great place for relaxation.
If you’re traveling for business, the Chengdu Century City International Exhibition Center is a neighbour, making it very convenient for conferences or meetings.
Holiday Inn Chengdu Century City – WEST Tower
Rooms & Suites
The rooms are spacious, clean, and well-maintained. Views stretch to Chengdu’s Hi-Tech Zone from the room’s floor-to-ceiling window. Complimentary tea and coffee, toweled bathrobes and chilled mini bar drinks. The bed is a cloud of soft, white linens, with plush pillows that invite you to sink into ultimate comfort. The bathroom is modern, with a good shower and quality toiletries.
Dining
A variety of dining choices are available, including Western and Chinese cuisines, and authentic Sichuan hot pot. Room service is available 24 hours. In-room dining hours: 12:00 AM – 12:00 AM.
Meeting & Event
Holiday Inn Chengdu Century City West Tower has 2 multi-function rooms, the Sky Ballroom and the Yinxing Ball Room. Both can accommodate all types of meetings, seminars, weddings and other social events.
Yingxing Ballroom. Located on 2nd floor, Yinxing is a good choice of venue for wedding and banquet activities. It can accommodate up to 190 persons at a time.
Wellness
The hotel has a fitness center with a full range of state-of-the-art exercise equipments.
Holiday Inn Chengdu Century City – EAST Tower
Rooms & Suites
Tea and coffee are complimentary. Satellite channels on flat-screen TV. Suites have walk-in rainfall shower and a separate bath tub.
Dining
A variety of dining choices are available including Western and Chinese cuisines, and authentic Sichuan hot pot. Room service is available 24 hours. In-room dining hours: 12:00 AM – 12:00 AM.
Greenery Hot Pot
Chengdu is renowned as the birthplace of Sichuan cuisine, famous for its bold, spicy, and flavorful dishes. The use of Sichuan peppercorns, known for their numbing effect, is iconic.
Greenery Hot Pot is a multi-award winning Chinese restaurant offering an authentic Sichuan hot pot experience, serving rich broths like the classic spicy mala (麻辣) broth, which is characterized by the numbing sensation from Sichuan peppercorns and the fiery heat from chili peppers.
Meeting & Event
Hotel has great business facilities and conference spaces, including a multi function ballroom, the Swan Lake Ballroom; and an Executive Meeting Room.
Bottom Line
The Wi-Fi at Holiday Inn Chengdu Century City, both West and East towers, is fast and reliable, which is important for both work and leisure. It works well in the room as well as in the common areas.
Considering the quality of service, facilities, and the location, the hotel offers good value for money. While it may not be the cheapest option in Chengdu, it provides a solid, reliable stay for both business and leisure travelers.
Overall, the Holiday Inn Chengdu Century City can offer a comfortable and convenient stay with good service, modern rooms, (they recently overhauled all kids-themed rooms to make them brand new), and great amenities. It’s a superb choice for business travelers, but it would also be suitable for tourists looking for a comfortable base from which to explore the city.
Holiday Inn Chengdu Century City – West Tower
Holiday Inn Chengdu Century City – East Tower
86-28-8534 8888
No.208 West Tower, Century City Boulevard Chengdu, Sichuan 610041 China
No.198 East Tower, Century City Boulevard Chengdu, Sichuan 610041 China
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