Gaozhou Hotel

If you are a foreigner visiting Gaozhou, this hotel is probably your best bet. Another option is a new five star hotel that has just recently opened, but I haven't stayed at this new hotel and its also located on the outskirts of Gaozhou and requires a car ride to get into Gaozhou city proper. The best thing going for the Gaozhou hotel is its location and price (less than 300 RMB per night). Restaurants and shops are within walking distance. Internet also worked well (ethernet cable only - no wifi). We (wife and I) stayed in a business room which was quite large and had a desk and supplied computer (though I bring my own laptop). Large bathroom which was clean enough. They supplied shampoo but not conditioner which was odd. On my most recent stay we were put on one of the highest floors which had good views over Gaozhou. There is a supermarket next door if you need food, water, clothing, snacks or beer. There is also a karaoke venue in the building, which provides one of the better karaoke services I've experienced in China. Downsides of this hotel include hard beds (like in many Chinese hotels) and that the rooms smell of smoke (like in many Chinese hotels). No complementary drinking water - 2RMB for each little 300ml bottle, so visit the supermarket next door to get a big bottle of water. Bar fridge was tiny, and there was no beer in it (another trip to the supermarket). I could only fit a big bottle of beer in it by lying it on its side. Not many of the staff or locals speak any English at all, so if you don't speak Chinese I'd recommend travelling with a translator. Cantonese is the local language.