Empark Grand Hotel
A five-star indoor pool without the extras
About this hotel
Empark Grand Hotel earns its five-star rating without leaning on the hot tub and spa combinations that define several of Guiyang's other indoor pool hotels, which keeps its nightly rate lower than comparable properties like Hyatt Regency Guiyang despite the similar star tier. The indoor pool stands alone here, paired instead with free breakfast, Wi-Fi and parking, plus a fitness centre and restaurant that cover most of a stay without added cost. The roughly 39-minute taxi ride to Longdongbao International Airport is the longest among Guiyang's indoor pool hotels, so the airport shuttle becomes a genuinely useful inclusion rather than a nice-to-have. Business travellers get access to a business centre, and full-service laundry suits anyone extending a short trip into a longer one. The overall package reads as value-focused rather than resort-style.
- Indoor pool
- Free breakfast
- Free parking
- Airport shuttle
Our take
Empark Grand Hotel suits budget-conscious travellers who still want a five-star indoor pool hotel without paying for a hot tub or spa they might not use. The included breakfast, Wi-Fi and parking add up against Guiyang's pricier options. The roughly 39-minute airport transfer is the longest among the city's indoor pool hotels, so guests on a tight connection should look toward Pullman Guiyang or Sheraton Guiyang Hotel instead.
- ✓Use the airport shuttle rather than a taxi, the 39-minute transfer is the longest among Guiyang's indoor pool hotels.
- ✓Take advantage of the included breakfast and parking, they're not a given at this price point elsewhere in Guiyang.
- ✓Book ahead if you need the business centre during peak weekday hours, it gets steady use from the hotel's guests.
Why we love it
- A five-star indoor pool at a lower rate
- Free breakfast, Wi-Fi and parking included
- An airport shuttle for the longer transfer
- A business centre for work trips
Why guests love itEmpark Grand Hotel tends to appeal to guests comparing prices across Guiyang's indoor pool hotels rather than chasing a specific neighbourhood or a hot tub. The included breakfast and parking make a noticeable difference over a multi-night stay, and the airport shuttle gets steady use given the roughly 39-minute transfer, the longest among the city's indoor pool options. Business travellers extending a short trip lean on the business centre and full-service laundry rather than heading out for either.