Marriott Hotels in Shaoxing

I consider myself a Staycation blogger and have stayed in countless hotels, mostly Marriott properties like The Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis, W, and Bvlgari in various locations. There's no particular reason other than Marriott's consistently excellent aesthetics. So, after meeting friends in Shaoxing for the weekend, I still chose Marriott over Cotton Tree. It turns out my choice was right. To sum up this stay in one sentence: I experienced top-tier luxury amenities at the price of an entry-level five-star hotel. Before checking in, I called the hotel and requested a larger, higher-floor room. Byron, the duty manager that day, thoughtfully arranged an excellent room type for me after understanding my preferences. I arrived quite late, around midnight, but the doorman still quickly came forward to greet me (this is something I must praise, as most luxury hotels have virtually no service after 10 PM). During check-in, the front desk kindly extended my check-out time to 3 PM, and there were no reminder calls the next day, which made me very happy. Most hotels only extend until 1 PM or 2 PM and constantly call to hurry you, which can be very annoying. The Shangyu Marriott's approach of extended check-out without催促 (reminders) undoubtedly made me feel respected and comfortable, truly embodying the feeling of a home away from home. 🥰 Upon entering the room, I was immediately struck by the calm and relaxed texture. The modern minimalist design blended with the elegant charm of Jiangnan waterside towns. Warm wood finishes paired with ink-wash artistic decorations perfectly fused modern business sophistication with the cultural heritage of Eastern Zhejiang and Jiangnan. The decor was grand and expansive, restrained yet full of high-end quality. I especially loved the 180° panoramic floor-to-ceiling window; the open view fulfills every hotel enthusiast's fantasy. I also really liked the hotel's scent – subtle, not overpowering, with a hint of South Asian flair. Marriott's overall scent profile far surpasses that of IHG. A point I must highlight is that the hotel's audio system is JBL, which made me incredibly happy! Compared to the unknown audio systems in most luxury hotels like The Ritz-Carlton, Nanjing, putting effort into such small details that enhance guest happiness and comfort truly makes one feel more cared for. 🥰 After a very comfortable sleep, I woke up early the next day for breakfast. The breakfast tasted genuinely good, especially the noodles – they were absolutely not cheap, very smooth and perfectly al dente, surpassing most Marriotts I've stayed at. During check-out, Byron thoughtfully came again to ask about my stay experience and if there were any areas for improvement. I believe this shows the hotel's respect for its guests and its own self-reflection. After praising so many advantages, let's talk about a few minor flaws. First, it's really, really far from the city center! To be honest, it was my first time in Shaoxing, and I couldn't distinguish which district was downtown and which was suburban, so I initially thought Shangyu was in the city center. I didn't expect a one-hour drive to get there. 🥲 However, I think this point varies from person to person. If it's a business hotel, then the location is clearly not up to par. But if it's a resort hotel, coming here just for a Staycation, then it's perfectly fine. The second point is that the bath salts were milk-flavored, which I didn't particularly like. Of course, this is my issue (I'm a bit lactose intolerant). Overall, this stay was perfect. From the hotel decor, facilities, service attitude, to the attentiveness towards guests, everything made it a perfect Staycation hotel. In many aspects, it even matches and surpasses top luxury hotels like The Ritz-Carlton, Xi'an, and Four Seasons, Suzhou, similar to the Shenzhen Kaisa Grand Marriott (not an advertisement 🤣, I genuinely love this hotel and always stay there when I vacation in Shenzhen). In terms of value for money, it's also top-tier. 🥰 I've discovered another great hotel for weekend getaways. I hope the hotel maintains its dedication and professionalism. See you next time!