InterContinental Hotels CHONGQING RAFFLES CITY by IHG

Because of one hotel, I thought of one city, and because of the InterContinental Raffles City Chongqing, I chose to visit Chongqing again. The hotel's location is truly exceptional. Below it are Raffles City Mall and Chaotianmen subway station, and the famous Hongyadong, a popular spot for social media check-ins, is within walking distance, making sightseeing, shopping, and dining incredibly convenient. The sky lobby on the 42nd floor and the Crystal Skybridge offer first-class views, with the confluence of the Yangtze and Jialing rivers and the city skyline opposite all visible. The night views of both banks, especially, are dazzling and captivating, a stark contrast to the daytime scenery. Standing on the 250-meter-high sky observation deck, with its fully transparent glass floor, I was too scared to look down, my legs feeling a bit wobbly – it was both terrifying and exhilarating. Although there was a minor hiccup with a room change, the front desk manager quickly resolved it. The room was spacious and bright, with wooden furniture and a light blue carpet, making it very elegant. The room also came with a welcome fruit platter, sparkling water, and local snacks. They even placed a pot of phalaenopsis orchids as I had hoped; the orchids stood gracefully, their flowers seeming to dance like butterflies, bringing a fresh fragrance and vibrant life to the room. The guest services lady had a very gentle and polite voice, and housekeeping was incredibly responsive to every request. When she learned I needed to hang clothes, she thoughtfully provided a trolley, which was very considerate. What attracted me the most, of course, was the executive lounge. The food was unforgettable, every dish exquisite and delicious, clearly made with great care. The service was also attentive and warm, with dishes cleared quickly and staff constantly paying attention to guests' dining needs. During breakfast, to ensure I didn't miss out on any delicacies, the executive lounge attendant even helped me retrieve egg tarts and baked egg pancakes from the Chonglin restaurant across the way. Later, due to a flight delay, they even arranged a late check-out for us, truly understanding guests' difficulties. In summary, we were extremely satisfied with this stay and look forward to our next visit.

Overall, the hotel is fantastic! Great location! You can take a stroll along the river in the evening, and Raffles City shopping mall is right downstairs. The hotel's restaurant has live music, and the Western food is very authentic too!