Novotel Guiyang Downtown

Novotel Guiyang Downtown is an Accor four-star hotel on Zhonghua South Road in the Dashizi area of the Nanming District, in the centre of Guiyang, the capital of Guizhou Province. Dashizi, meaning the big crossroads, is the city's traditional downtown shopping area, filled with department stores, malls, pedestrian streets and food stalls. The hotel is described as walkable to Jiaxiu Pavilion, the Ming-dynasty tower on the Nanming River that is the city's most recognisable landmark, which makes it a convenient choice for visitors wanting to see the main sights without long transfers.

The Novotel brand aims at mid-range travellers who want a modern, comfortable and consistent hotel, suitable for both business and family stays. Rooms are offered in Standard and Superior categories, plus Suites, and include Wi-Fi, air conditioning, desks and private bathrooms. Novotel rooms often have a flexible layout that can accommodate a child's extra bed, which suits families travelling around Guizhou.

Dining is provided by an on-site restaurant serving a breakfast buffet that mixes international and Chinese items, plus meals throughout the day. The Dashizi area itself is a strong reason to stay here: the surrounding blocks include restaurants serving Guizhou specialities such as sour fish soup, spicy chicken and various rice noodle dishes, and night snack streets are within a short walk. A fitness centre is available for exercise.

The service style is practical and friendly, with a front desk able to help with taxis, luggage and sightseeing advice. Typical rates are about CNY 350-550 (roughly $49-77) per night, which is moderate for an international four-star. Because Dashizi is busy and noisy at night, light sleepers may want to ask for a higher floor. The hotel suits travellers who want to explore the old centre on foot, shop in the downtown malls, or use it as a base before heading to destinations elsewhere in Guizhou such as waterfalls, karst landscapes and minority villages.