81%Lilac International Suite  

This was a wonderful hotel at a great price. It is within walking distance of the train station as well as a bus that will take you to the airport for only 20 rmb. It was also very clean! I will stay here again during my next trip through Guangzhou.

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by camodenoe7187 – posted on Dec 20, 2008

1

I got a room with a view on a construction site in the hostel area. The worst thing was they did not stop working at night, so it was extremely noisy.

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by hannasadkowska697 – posted on Dec 12, 2008

1

Lilac International Suites is very convenient if you're coming from Hong Kong and only want to stay in Guangzhou for a short period of time. It's right next to Guangzhou East station and above the metro line. The staff are extremely helpful and friendly. Although it's really a businessman's... more Lilac International Suites is very convenient if you're coming from Hong Kong and only want to stay in Guangzhou for a short period of time. It's right next to Guangzhou East station and above the metro line. The staff are extremely helpful and friendly. Although it's really a businessman's hotel, it's comfortable and reasonably priced. There are plenty of decent local eateries near by too. I'd stay here againclose

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by kopult4375 – posted on Dec 7, 2008

4

Very clean and a nice break to dorms and huge hostels. Not very backpacker-ish, but the change was a relief. Wonderful rooms with great showers for the suprisingly low price. Very helpful staff.

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by smith557913 – posted on Dec 2, 2008

1

It is more like a hotel, very clean and safe. I stayed in a double room which was very nicely furnished. There were business people living in this hotel.

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by rossie – posted on Dec 1, 2008

1

Very nice hotel with lovely garden, right next to Guangzhou East Railway sta, thus it was very convenient to take a train back to Beijing. Very friendly and helpful staff, not exactly perfect dry cleaning service and maybe not the best recommendations for dining options. Buffet breakfast is quite... more Very nice hotel with lovely garden, right next to Guangzhou East Railway sta, thus it was very convenient to take a train back to Beijing. Very friendly and helpful staff, not exactly perfect dry cleaning service and maybe not the best recommendations for dining options. Buffet breakfast is quite good, serving also fruits and vegetables in addition to regular toast-egg-ham and chinese options.close

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by ziziland4456 – posted on Nov 23, 2008

3

This is hotel and not a hostel. Very good for the amount of money you pay - very close to the railway station, close to the bus that goes to baiyun airport, close to the metro, close to a starbucks for those north-americans missing home. good all-around.

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by sebastiananstis4170 – posted on Nov 10, 2008

3

For the money this place is perfect. Thanks

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by harrytams8545 – posted on Oct 16, 2008

2

This is not so much a hostel as a good Hotel. You're not going to meet people here because there is no common space (hence it is a hotel). But for a few nights at a good rate you get a great hotel with everything you need.

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by moniquefaubert4396 – posted on Oct 11, 2008

9

It is worth money in total. You pay for a hostel but it is a hotel. Excellent! Breakfast is good too!

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by alexenjudie – posted on Oct 10, 2008

12

Excellent location near long distance bus, city bus, and subway. Lots of food options nearby as well. Rock hard bed though, and the rooms facing the kindergarten are very, very loud so bring earplugs.

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by himene – posted on Oct 6, 2008

3

Excellent location (spitting distance away from East station), excellent value for money. This is not a traditional backpackers hostel, it is more like a hotel. Very clean and the staff were very friendly. Definitely to be recommended.

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by Linyin – posted on Sep 30, 2008

2

This is good place to stay not only to travel but to relax. It is near to Guangzhou East Railway Station. The Guangzhou Metro is just beneath the Railway Station to go to other shopping centres. However, currently there is construction work going on beside it, construction work noise starts early... more This is good place to stay not only to travel but to relax. It is near to Guangzhou East Railway Station. The Guangzhou Metro is just beneath the Railway Station to go to other shopping centres. However, currently there is construction work going on beside it, construction work noise starts early morning and ends in the evening. Hopefully it can get done soon. I think it should be a plaza.close

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by chendi – posted on Sep 23, 2008

3

charges of international rate which is rmb8 per mins, but I don't know why they charged me rmb24 for a mins plus call, where as in shantou, they ask us to dail 9988 first then we only pay rmb88 cents per mins otherwise we will be pay rmb8 per mins. other than that everthig are fine.

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by jinguling155 – posted on Sep 18, 2008

1

good HOTEL:) cheap

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by simtl – posted on Sep 17, 2008

25

Iwould recommend to my friends and others.

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by Nandap – posted on Sep 16, 2008

3

STAFF ARE FRIENDLY AND HELPFUL. ACCOMODATION IS NICE TO STAY AND VALUE FOR MONEY TOO.

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by casmine9945 – posted on Sep 16, 2008

2

It's basically a hotel! A great relief from a whole strong of hostels. It almost felt like i was rich again! lol. Fabulous staff, like i said, pretty much a hotel. And seconds from subway which is also fantastic to get around in!

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by hwijanto6471 – posted on Aug 22, 2008

9

super place! very clean and great location as was near the railway station that is a gateway to hong kong. have a look at their website www.lilacsuites.com to look for instructions to the hostel in chinese as the taxi drivers may not speak nor read english. staff is helpful with basic english... more super place! very clean and great location as was near the railway station that is a gateway to hong kong. have a look at their website www.lilacsuites.com to look for instructions to the hostel in chinese as the taxi drivers may not speak nor read english. staff is helpful with basic english skills-so was hard to ask them anything extra. would suggest friends to stay there!close

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by mariskadakas6573 – posted on Aug 10, 2008

2

HUGE BUILDING WORKS ON THE NORTH WEST OF THIS HOTEL. 20FT FROM HOTEL WINDOWS VERY VERY LOUD FROM 7AM - 11PM. The hotel staff Barely speak a word of English despite the claims on the internet. We booked originally for 1 night but when we asked if we could book a 2nd night, we were told we'd have... more HUGE BUILDING WORKS ON THE NORTH WEST OF THIS HOTEL. 20FT FROM HOTEL WINDOWS VERY VERY LOUD FROM 7AM - 11PM. The hotel staff Barely speak a word of English despite the claims on the internet. We booked originally for 1 night but when we asked if we could book a 2nd night, we were told we'd have to check out,settle the bill, then book our 2nd night via Hostel World to get the same rate. A huge faff so we decided to also complain about the noise & were re-housed in a much superior, MUCH quieterclose

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by adamegray – posted on Aug 2, 2008

13

The hotel is just a hotel, but it is NOT where the map on hostelworld tells you on google earth the coordinates are 23090927N 113190000E. From East train station (metro line 1: turn right from the main exit, you will see a McDonald on of a huge office building look up that road you will see a... more The hotel is just a hotel, but it is NOT where the map on hostelworld tells you on google earth the coordinates are 23090927N 113190000E. From East train station (metro line 1: turn right from the main exit, you will see a McDonald on of a huge office building look up that road you will see a huge white and purple light sign leading to the hotel.close

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by simonband – posted on Jul 30, 2008

3

Was very impressed. Was here to see Chelsea football match. Said this to the Sales Manager who immediately got on the internet, phoned the ticket office and got me ticket. Minor quibble when checking out they should have access to taxi firm nearby.

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by bigginjapan2990 – posted on Jul 29, 2008

2

Very friendly and welcoming staff who provided sound information and helped me buy flight tickets for a small commission. Being a hotel it is not as sociable as a hostel but it was fine for two nights. The room is clean and perfect for relaxing in. You can make a nice cup of tea and there are... more Very friendly and welcoming staff who provided sound information and helped me buy flight tickets for a small commission. Being a hotel it is not as sociable as a hostel but it was fine for two nights. The room is clean and perfect for relaxing in. You can make a nice cup of tea and there are lots of channels to flick through on the TV. Some even show films in English. Very near East Guangzhou train station too, which is also on the metro line.close

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by neil-mcminnies575 – posted on Jul 25, 2008

1

EXCELLENT.....

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by Genie2947 – posted on Jun 30, 2008

2

This place ROCKS!!! Ok, there's no fun to be had but if you want a really really nice room for a really low price this is the one!!! I never submit reviews but had to submit one about the Lilac - it's a no-brainer...

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by davidrgriffiths835 – posted on Jun 29, 2008

1

The hotel was very easy to find: right next to the train station. Unfortunately, this means it isn't too central. The place was spotless, very nice room. All reception staff spoke English very well. The only drawback was the nursery next door, which is pretty noisy from about 8.30 onwards.

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by ciezla731 – posted on Jun 28, 2008

2

Helpful staff, nice breakfast and convinient to get Metro and Bus to the airport!

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by eirecs – posted on Jun 21, 2008

5

Most convenient location if you are coming in and out of the East Railway Station. By the way, it's not really a hostel, but more of a hotel.

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by zeraluon3968 – posted on Jun 18, 2008

6

Really good value for price.

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by vannitorelli9447 – posted on Jun 10, 2008

1

Hotel is great- clean, newly renovated rooms. The location is great, just a block away from GZ Metro and GZ East railway station. But this hotel is for accommodation only. There is nothing inside.. you need to go out.

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by mudfish – posted on Apr 23, 2008

1

great hotel! room lovely after staying in hostels. A bit of class,was great. Staff very friendly and cleanliness cant be faulted.2 minute walk from train station so great all round really.

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by anmariekin5562 – posted on Apr 22, 2008

5

The staff are very friendly & helpful. The room is very nice. Walking distance from railway station. Enjoy staying there. Recommended!

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by tarbusfriends1055 – posted on Apr 11, 2008

2

Nice room; big, clean, brigth. Fine price. view to a kindergarden, which meant a lot of noice, but they where pretty cute and funny to look at. It saemed like a chinese business hotel, so don't come here if you want a cosy travellers place. Very near the east station, but a long way to the rest...

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by jonnakoe – posted on Apr 5, 2008

2

The place is wonderful,but when i was check-in to made the payment,the staff ask me to pay the full amount including the 10% deposit that i was paid in advance.They told me that the 10% paid in advance to hostel world will not be deducted from credit card when i was check in.but when i received... more The place is wonderful,but when i was check-in to made the payment,the staff ask me to pay the full amount including the 10% deposit that i was paid in advance.They told me that the 10% paid in advance to hostel world will not be deducted from credit card when i was check in.but when i received my credit card statement, the 10% deposit was deducted.Its mean that i was double paid the 10% deposit.close

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by Vtechm – posted on Mar 27, 2008

3

You need to include the exit information from the metro station. Say ' East Guangzhou Railway Station, Exit B1'. That way, its much easier to find the hotel instead of asking for information! I did that and had to go through so much trouble with this lady at the station control station before...

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by cyprus – posted on Mar 24, 2008

2

good place.. reasonablly priced.. not too exciting though.. it is a hotel though so i suppose you cant expect a party atmosphere. id stay here again

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by andrewdavi1847 – posted on Mar 24, 2008

12

it is more like a real hotel than a hostel. very nice, modern and right next to the train station so very convenient for travelers who use guangzhou as a gate to hongkong. only disadvantages are, that it is in the business district which is outside of the city center but easy excessable with the... more it is more like a real hotel than a hostel. very nice, modern and right next to the train station so very convenient for travelers who use guangzhou as a gate to hongkong. only disadvantages are, that it is in the business district which is outside of the city center but easy excessable with the metro and there are no cheap snacks or breakfast like in other hostels.close

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by jszur3948 – posted on Mar 21, 2008

2

We really enjoyed our stay at the Lilac and will be recommending it to all our friends as the place to stay in Guangzhou.

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by robertmurtha888 – posted on Mar 16, 2008

3

This IS a hotel not a hostel, it provides all the bathroom goodies,internet cable in room, During day,noisy kindergarten next door, during night noisy guests using lift, balconies and corridor. Spotless place, would go again but avoid a room near above things.

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by jerril9315 – posted on Mar 7, 2008

37

The staff are very helpful and I felt comfortable in the large room I stayed. Best of all is the location which is near the train station and there are shops near by.

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by koonwah74274 – posted on Mar 3, 2008

2