Unbelievable Luxury Awaits: Hanting Premium Fuzhou Baolong Town Plaza Hotel!
Okay, buckle up, buttercups, because we're diving HEADFIRST into the glitz and glam (and maybe a few bumps and bruises) of the Hanting Premium Fuzhou Baolong Town Plaza Hotel! They say "Unbelievable Luxury Awaits," so let's see if it's more "Unbelievable… I need a nap" or actually, you know, believable.
First things first: Getting There & Getting Around (and Praying You Don't Get Lost!)
Okay, so, Accessibility. This is CRUCIAL. I'm happy to report they’ve got an elevator, which is HUGE. I saw some mentions of “Facilities for disabled guests,” but honestly, I didn't personally check every single nook and cranny. But the Car park [free of charge] and Car park [on-site] situation? Solid. You won’t be hoofing it for miles with your suitcase, thank goodness. They also offer Airport transfer AND Taxi service, because let's be real, navigating Fuzhou in Mandarin after a 14-hour flight is not my idea of a good time. And they have Car power charging station - good for the planet (and your car!), I’d imagine.
Rambling Thoughts: Navigating the Hotel… and Life?
The massive size of this place hit me hard. You know that feeling? Like you’re trapped in a giant, shiny maze? I got turned around twice trying to find the Fitness Center. And that’s WITH the helpful staff! Maybe I’m just directionally challenged. Definitely invest in some good walking shoes.
Cleanliness and Safety – More Than Just Air Freshener!
Listen, cleanliness is king, especially these days! And Hanting Premium Fuzhou seems to get it. They've got all the buzzwords checked: Anti-viral cleaning products, Daily disinfection in common areas, Hand sanitizer EVERYWHERE (phew!), Rooms sanitized between stays, Professional-grade sanitizing services. Plus, stuff like First aid kit and a Doctor/nurse on call. The Staff trained in safety protocol are a real win too. Feel secure, people. Very secure. Even better, there is Room sanitization opt-out available – that is good, because I wouldn’t want to be surprised.
The Rooms: My Personal Island of Calm (or Maybe Chaos?)
Alright, the Available in all rooms stuff - Additional toilet, Air conditioning, Alarm clock, Bathrobes, Bathroom phone, Bathtub, Blackout curtains, Carpeting, Closet, Coffee/tea maker, Complimentary tea, Daily housekeeping, Desk, Extra long bed, Free bottled water, Hair dryer, High floor, In-room safe box, Interconnecting room(s) available, Internet access – LAN, Internet access – wireless, Ironing facilities, Laptop workspace, Linens, Mini bar, Mirror, Non-smoking, On-demand movies, Private bathroom, Reading light, Refrigerator, Safety/security feature, Satellite/cable channels, Scale, Seating area, Separate shower/bathtub, Shower, Slippers, Smoke detector, Socket near the bed, Sofa, Soundproofing, Telephone, Toiletries, Towels, Umbrella, Visual alarm, Wake-up service, Wi-Fi [free], Window that opens. Whew. That’s a lot.
My room? It was… impressive. The Blackout curtains?? A lifesaver. The bed was HUGE (I could probably sleep six people in the Extra long bed, honestly). The Complimentary tea was a nice touch, but I’m a coffee fiend, so I was thrilled about that Coffee/tea maker. Now, I’m not sure if it’s because of jet lag or what but the room was so quiet. Like, disturbingly quiet. The Soundproofing seemed to work. I didn’t hear a peep from the outside world. It's almost uncanny. The Mini bar was stocked, but I’m too cheap to touch those prices (unless, you know, desperate).
Dining, Drinking, and Snacking: My Belly's Adventures
Okay, food! This is where things get interesting. I made a beeline for the Breakfast [buffet] – gotta fuel the adventure early, right? Big mistake. Asian breakfast, Western breakfast, but it's the Breakfast [buffet] that was the real star! The selection was massive. The Asian cuisine in restaurant was a game changer, I loved the congee! They also had international cuisine, and a Vegetarian restaurant. You are covered.
There's a Coffee shop for your caffeine fix, a Snack bar, AND a Poolside bar. I didn't try the A la carte restaurant, but the main Restaurants themselves? Good stuff. They apparently do Room service [24-hour].
The Downside: Breakfast [buffet] could get a little… chaotic. The space was crowded, and it felt a bit like a feeding frenzy at times. Maybe they need more staff to keep the buffet area tidier.
Things to Do, Ways to Relax, and Unleash Your Inner Spa-Goer (or Not!)
Okay, let's get this straight. They've got a Gym/fitness, Swimming pool [outdoor], Pool with view, Sauna, Spa, and Steamroom. AND they're all supposed to be amazing. You can get a Body scrub, a Body wrap, a Foot bath, and a Massage. I did a massage. I was half asleep. Very good. Very relaxing.
Now, the Pool with view looks incredible in the photos. I saw it from afar! But I didn't actually make it in the water. The idea of getting my hair wet after my amazing massage kind of ruined the experience, you feel? Maybe next time.
Services and Conveniences: The Perks That Make Life Easier (Or Just Easier To Procrastinate)
Services and conveniences are where hotels live or die in my eyes. They've got the basics down: Cash withdrawal, Concierge, Convenience store, Currency exchange, Daily housekeeping, Doorman, Dry cleaning, Elevator, Ironing service, Laundry service, Luggage storage, Safety deposit boxes. All the good stuff.
Contactless check-in/out is great! They also have Meeting/banquet facilities, Meetings, Meeting stationery, On-site event hosting, Projector/LED display, Seminars, Wi-Fi for special events, Xerox/fax in business center. This is heavily geared towards business travelers.
For the Kids (Or the Kid in You!)
They have Babysitting service, Family/child friendly, Kids facilities, Kids meal. I don't have kids, so I can't vouch for them, but the presence is good to see.
Internet: Because Let's Be Real, We're All Glued to Our Phones
You've got Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!, which is a massive win. Plus Internet, Internet [LAN], Internet services, Wi-Fi in public areas.
The Verdict! (And the Emotional Rollercoaster!)
Honestly? Hanting Premium Fuzhou Baolong Town Plaza Hotel! is… pretty damn good. It's got the luxury bits down, the cleanliness is a major plus, and the dining options are plentiful. The staff were incredibly helpful and spoke English very well (especially considering I was struggling with Mandarin).
But… it's a BIG hotel. If you like cozy, intimate places, this might not be for you. If you like a bit of organized madness? This place is the place to be!
The Quirks: The hotel's sheer scale. Maybe I'm just used to smaller places, but I got lost MULTIPLE times. Seriously, invest in comfortable shoes. The coffee at the buffet was… meh. Bring your own for serious coffee snobs.
Ultimately: Would I go back? Definitely. It's a solid choice for a luxurious stay in Fuzhou.
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Alright, buckle up, buttercups, because this ain't your grandma's meticulously planned travel itinerary. This is my Hanting Premium Hotel Fuzhou Baolong Town Plaza adventure, and trust me, it’s a rollercoaster. Get ready for some glorious chaos.
Day 1: Arrival & The Great Dumpling Debacle (aka, Setting the Tone)
14:00 - Arrival & Hotel Check-In: Ugh, flights. Let's just say my "arrive fresh" strategy involved copious amounts of airplane wine and a prayer. The Hanting Premium? Surprisingly chic for the price, which felt like a win after battling the Fuzhou airport crowds – they were intense. The lobby smelled suspiciously of both cleanliness and instant noodles, which honestly, I was oddly okay with. Check-in? Smooth as silk… until I realized my Mandarin skills were equivalent to a goldfish's – which is to say, non-existent. Bless the patient front desk staff.
15:00 - Room Reconnaissance & Snack Hunt: Okay, unpacking unpacked. This hotel room is… compact. But hey, it has a decent view of… well, a lot of buildings. The real mission? Finding a decent snack. Jet lag is a beast, and my stomach is growling louder than a Chinese dragon. The mini-mart downstairs looked promising, until I realized I couldn't read a single label. Ended up with something that looked like a cookie, but tasted vaguely of… cardboard and despair. Still ate it. Desperate times, desperate measures.
16:00 - Dumpling Quest (The Debacle Begins): Okay, time to be a grown-up traveler and actually explore! I'd read glowing reviews of a dumpling place near the hotel. Found it! Or, at least, I think I found it. Turns out, the address Google Maps gave me… well, let's just say it led me on a charming tour of a completely unrelated noodle shop. After wandering around for a good half-hour, sweating bullets and communicating with a combination of pointing, hand gestures, and desperate pleading, I finally found the proper dumpling place! The aroma was divine, the steam practically slapping me in the face with its deliciousness. Triumph! I ordered… something. The waitress looked bewildered. I felt bewildered. But the dumplings? Oh. My. God. They were… meh. Not terrible, but not the culinary experience I'd hyped up in my head. Lesson learned: sometimes, the quest is more exciting than the actual prize.
18:00 - Evening Stroll & Photo-Ops: Okay, the dumpling letdown was a blow. Time to wander and recoup. I wandered the area, snapping pictures of everything that moved and some things that definitely did not. The lights, the vendors, the people… it was overwhelmingly awesome. Then, as I'm lost and wandering, I came to a massive square, the kind you get in a Chinese city. People were dancing, playing music, and just generally being happy. I just stood there for a good long time, watching the sunset and loving life. I even forgot to take pictures.
20:00 - Collapse & Netflix: The day ended with the glorious feeling of a full belly (even if the dumplings weren't perfect), a head full of new experiences, and an overwhelming urge to just. Collapse. Netflix, here I come. Note for tomorrow: learn some basic Mandarin phrases. And maybe pack emergency snacks.
Day 2: Temples, Tea & The Accidental Karaoke Bar
08:00 - Breakfast, if You Can Call It That: The included breakfast at the hotel was…an experience. Let's just say I'm pretty sure they recycle the same "mystery meat" every day. I made friends with the coffee machine, which was surprisingly reliable in its caffeinating ways.
09:00 - Temple Time (The Blissful Kind): I had to see one of Fuzhou's famous temples. I decided on Yongquan Temple, which sounded glorious. This place? Magical. The scent of incense, the intricate architecture, the quiet buzz of monks chanting… it was genuinely breathtaking. I felt oddly peaceful, like all the stress of travel just melted away. The sheer artistry of the place was an absolute marvel.
12:00 - Tea Tasting (And My Unrepentant Love of Green Tea): After the spiritual rejuvenation of Yongquan Temple, it was off to a tea house I'd read about. It was a proper tea house, with elegant ladies in silk robes and teas with names I couldn't even pronounce. But the smells! Oh, the smells! I tried a few different varieties, but it was the green tea that truly grabbed me. I almost felt like a professional tea taster, which is hilarious. The tea was so delicate and the ritual so precise, it felt like pure luxury. I'm convinced I'm now a tea connoisseur, though my knowledge is, perhaps, a bit shallow.
15:00 - The Great Shopping Adventure The afternoon included some shopping. Or, more accurately, me getting thoroughly and wonderfully lost in the local markets. I ended up buying things I didn’t need, I haggled badly, and I loved it. Found a bunch of little gifts for people back home and ended up with a bag full of street snacks. Let's just say my suitcase is going to be interesting.
19:00 - The Accidental Karaoke Bar: This is where things get… interesting. I was strolling back to the hotel, feeling pretty pleased with myself, when I heard music and laughter spilling out of a doorway. Curiosity (and a healthy dose of boredom) got the better of me. Turns out, it was a karaoke bar. Now, I can't sing. Like, at all. But the vibe was so infectious, so joyous, that I decided to throw caution to the wind (and a few shots of baijiu). Let's just say I butchered a few classic Western pop songs, the locals were incredibly kind and forgiving, and I ended the night belting out "Bohemian Rhapsody" with a group of new, wonderfully slurred friends. I'm not sure I'll ever be the same.
22:00 - Regret & Sleep: The next day will be rough is the phrase, my head hurts, and I'm pretty sure my voice is gone. But it was worth it. Absolutely worth it.
Day 3: Departure & Post-Travel Trauma
- 09:00 - Hangover Breakfast (or, Trying to Regain My Sense of Self Respect): Well, the breakfast was rough. I'm pretty sure I just stared blankly at the "mystery meat" and wished I had a never-ending supply of water.
- 10:00 - Final Souvenir Hunt & Last-Minute Panic: Gotta grab those last-minute souvenirs! Wandered the shops near the hotel, feeling a bit panicky that I hadn't bought enough gifts. Ended up buying a jade pendant I definitely didn't need, but it was shiny! My suitcase is going to have a very hard time closing.
- 12:00 - Check-Out & Goodbye (for now): Checkout was a bit of a blur. There was some pointing, some confused smiling, and a lot of frantic gesturing. But I made it! The staff at the Hanting Premium Fuzhou Baolong Town Plaza were absolute legends.
- 13:00 - Airport Bound & The Emotional Toll: The airport. The dreaded airport. The emotional farewell to Fuzhou. Part of me was ready to go home, part of me wished I could stay forever. The whole journey was… a mess. It was imperfect. It was hilarious. It was exhausting. It was everything. And I wouldn't trade a single, gloriously messy moment of it for anything.
Final Thoughts: This trip was a reminder that travel isn’t about ticking boxes on a perfect itinerary. It’s about embracing the chaos, the unexpected, the moments that throw you completely off balance. It’s about finding joy in the little things, like a perfect cup of green tea or a terrible rendition of a Queen classic.
I’m still a bit traumatized, but I'm already dreaming about the next adventure. Bring it on, world. Bring it on.
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Unbelievable Luxury Awaits? Hanting Premium Fuzhou Baolong Town Plaza Hotel: The Real Deal? (Maybe...)
Okay, spill it! Is this Hanting Premium actually… premium? Or just another Hanting with some shiny bits?
Alright, alright, settle down. Look, after battling the Fuzhou heat and a questionable taxi driver (seriously, Google Maps was his only friend), I *needed* premium. And I gotta say, it starts off promising. The lobby? Slick. Almost… too slick. Like a movie set. I was half-expecting a robot to hand me my key card. But hey, I'll take sleek over dingy any day. Definitely not your grandma's Hanting. The initial impression? Thumbs up. Then the cracks start to show… but we’ll get there. The answer? It’s… complicated. Let's just say "premium-adjacent" is a fair assessment. More on this later, oh, much later…
The rooms! Tell me about the rooms! Are they actually luxurious? Did they have a decent coffee maker?
The rooms... okay, the rooms. They’re... pretty good. Clean, modern, the usual suspects. I was particularly impressed with the… *ahem*… the rainfall shower. Pure bliss after a day of dodging scooters! The bed? Comfortable enough that I nearly missed my morning meeting. Almost. And the coffee maker? Here’s where things get interesting. There *was* a coffee maker. Miniature, probably intended for a single shot of espresso. The problem wasn't the coffee maker itself; it was the lack of decent coffee. I'm a coffee snob, I admit it. So, I ended up buying instant coffee from the 7-Eleven downstairs. Talk about a luxury mood killer! Seriously, a luxury hotel needs decent coffee! I mean, come on!
What about the location? Is Baolong Town Plaza a good spot? Is there anything to *do* nearby?
Baolong Town Plaza… alright. Here’s the deal. It’s… perfectly fine for shopping, eating, and generally bumbling around. There are restaurants galore (I'd recommend the hot pot place – yum!), a cinema (though good luck understanding the subtitles), and enough stores to keep you occupied for a couple of days. But, and this is a big but, you're not exactly in the heart of historic Fuzhou. It's a bit… sterile. It feels like a carefully curated consumer experience. If you're after authentic local culture, you might need to grab a taxi (again, pray for a good driver!). Don't get me wrong, it's convenient, but… it’s a mall. Let's be honest. A really big, fancy mall, but a mall nonetheless. Feeling a bit isolated. Felt like maybe I needed a massage, but didn't know if it was in the hotel *or* the mall… Overthinking it, probably.
Okay, let's get to the nitty-gritty. The service? Was it up to snuff? Did they speak much English?
The service… ah, the service. It's a mixed bag. Smiles aplenty. Very polite. They *try*, bless their cotton socks, they really do. English? It varies. Some staff members are fluent; others, let’s just say, were more enthusiastic than articulate. I tried ordering room service one night (exhaustion, okay?). The phone call involved a lot of pantomime and pointing at the menu. Eventually… food arrived! Wrong food. But hey, it was food. And they were apologetic! So, service? Definitely well-intentioned. Efficient? Sometimes. Perfect? Nope. Definitely not perfect. My request for extra towels was… a marathon, not a sprint.
The Breakfast. The most important meal of the day! What was the breakfast situation like? Was it worth it?
Breakfast… oh, breakfast. This is where the "premium" part *almost* shines. There was a wide selection, a veritable buffet of… things. Dim sum! Congee! Noodles! Western options (bacon! eggs! toast!) if you’re feeling homesick. The quality? Generally, pretty good. The coffee, though… *sigh*. Still weak. Still instant-coffee-esque. I swear, it's the one chink in their shining armour. The atmosphere? Surprisingly pleasant. Though I did find myself fighting for a table one morning. It got quite crowded, and I saw a woman give another woman the side-eye because of table space. The breakfast *is* worth it… if you’re not a coffee snob. I’m a coffee snob. So...mixed feelings. Just...mixed feelings. Probably should have just gone back to 7-Eleven for the beans.
Let’s talk… *other* amenities. Did the hotel have a gym? A pool? Anything interesting?
Gym… yes. Pool… nope. The gym was your standard hotel gym. Mostly unused treadmills, a few weights… you know the drill. I did see one guy attempting chin-ups on a machine that clearly wasn’t designed for chin-ups. I admire his ambition. There wasn’t much else, unfortunately. No spa (which would have been amazing after all that walking), and definitely no secret garden. So, if you’re looking for a resort-style experience, this isn’t it. It's more of a functional hotel, focused on a good night's sleep and access to a shopping mall. Which, you know, is fine… just set your expectations accordingly.
The *price*! Did you think it was actually worth the cost? Or did your wallet cry?
The price... Ah, the million-dollar question. For the experience the hotel provided, and compared to other hotels in the area, I'd say... It's *decent* value. Not highway robbery. Not a steal, either. Somewhere in the middle. You're paying for the "Premium" label, the shiny lobby, and the general cleanliness. Is it luxury? Ehhh… borderline. Think "premium-lite". It's not going to break the bank, but don't expect to be pampered like royalty. I felt like, for the price in the end, it was… bearable. I definitely wouldn't call it "unbelievable luxury" as the name hints, but I was not robbed of all my money, and that is a win in my book.
Okay, final verdict! Would you stay there again? Or would you run screaming in the other direction?
