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Dylan Brown

Stay in a rocket launch base view suite at the Hainan Wenchang Hilton Hotel

Mentioning the name Wenchang often brings to mind three scenarios: the Wenchang Satellite Launch Center, Wenchang chicken, and typhoons that are forecasted to make landfall near Wenchang at certain times. Checking into the Wenchang Hilton, you might just encounter all three at once. Visiting Wenchang after the lunar new year is a real test for northerners. Although the temperature is comfortable, everywhere is damp. Walking barefoot on the marble floor of the room, one can truly feel the slipperiness and chill. One has no choice but to close the doors and windows and run the dehumidifier continuously to barely keep the room comfortable. Apart from the challenge of humidity, the other experiences are quite nice. The hotel is located in Qishui Bay to the east of Wenchang, under Tongguling and beside the coconut grove waterfront. There are conference centers and large properties nearby, so it's not desolate at all. In the nearby town, there are one after another Wenchang chicken and Lao Ba Tea shops. The hotel is huge, and although it's not a private beach, it essentially occupies most of the bay. To ensure lighting and ventilation, all rooms face the sea view side, and on clear days, you can wake up with the sunrise. There are five or six different themed swimming pools scattered inside and outside, and the indoor pool, rare in Hainan, is quite useful during this season of cold and hot weather. The treatment for members is very generous. After booking, members are directly upgraded to the top-floor one-bedroom suite with a double bathroom, with a sea view in front and a distant view of the launch tower on the side. The executive lounge is not open, and the evening meal package is arranged in the lobby bar, which is quite satisfying. The most unusual thing is that every night at around eight or nine o'clock, you'll receive a phone call from a sweet-voiced lady asking if you're satisfied with the hotel, similar to an airline stewardess greeting high-tier members. It's a first for me, so it left a deep impression. A few practical tips: Wenchang high-speed train station offers a free shuttle, remember to book in advance. There are shared electric bikes near the hotel, and riding to Xiao'ao Port is too enjoyable. Dining at the hotel can be combined with various discounts including Hilton member benefits. Room details: Room number: 5701 Official name: Sea View Suite Area: 88 square meters Mattress: King Koil Bedding, fabric, and bathrobe: St. Regis Bedroom TV: Philips Living room TV: Philips Shower and metal fittings: Kohler Basin and bathtub: Kohler Main bathroom toilet: Manual Kohler Guest bathroom toilet: Manual Kohler Hairdryer: Honeyson Weight scale: Xiangshan Amenities: Large bottles of REN Electric kettle: Philips Instant coffee: Nescafe Tea bags: Sithaka Bottled water: Binglu Mini bar: None
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Posted: Mar 8, 2024
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