Renaissance Tianjin TEDA Convention Centre Review
Overall Rating: ★★★★☆
Accessibility: ★★★★☆
Accessibility, it depends. Why? The hotel, being located in
the TEDA area, is far from the airport. Around 40 – 45 minutes.
However when you’re already at the hotel, everything seems
to be nearby. You have 2 shopping areas at each side of the street where it is
located. Plus you are close to the newest attraction, the Binhai Cultural
Center which houses the Tianjin Library.
Facilities/Amenities: ★★★★★
One thing I liked about the lobby is the large woodwork that
will greet you and the floral carpet. Only comment is that the seating area is
limited.
I also liked the high ceiling and accent wall of the Lobby
Lounge/TEDA Bar.
I guess being a business hotel, the hotel has complete
facilities. Their fitness center has a spa, a gym and an indoor pool (which is
really great especially during winter). Also, the locker room had a steam room
and sauna (unfortunately the jacuzzi wasn’t working while I was there). Their
gym, although not that big, had the usual basic equipment.
They also have a bar and I was told it was the only hotel in the area which had a band playing (Monday – Saturday every 7:30PM – 10:30PM).
Rooms are big and spacious. I had a large king bed all to
myself. The room also has a nice reading area and a desk area. The bathroom was
nice, separate shower area and bathtub which was nice. The bathroom also had
electronic blinds so you can open it up and see the view from the outside (I
was on the 6th floor and can see the Binhai Cultural Center from my
window).
I also liked that the room comes with bathrobes and plush slippers. Also a plus is the nice toiletries provided.
Dining: ★★★☆☆
The hotel has 4 dining options, their main restaurant called
Renaissance Brasserie, the Lobby Lounge, the TEDA Bar and Craft Gourmet (breads
and pastries).
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner buffets are served at the
Brasserie. Only comment is that for the 9 days I was there, it was the same
breakfast options. Upside that it was somehow extensive, mix of traditional
Chinese, there’s a bit of Japanese, Asian, Western, omelet station and
different pastries.
I’ve also eaten at the Brasserie ala carte for dinner a
couple of times, and tried their buffet dinner on my last night at the hotel.
They had good selections and also had beer and wine.
Taste wise, maybe I was expecting more for the hotel because the food was average for me.
A shout out and kudos to the staff of the Brasserie, very
helpful and accommodating.
The TEDA area is far from downtown Tianjin (an hour maybe
via the train) where most of the attractions are. The only attraction I was
only able to go to in downtown Tianjin was Ancient Culture Street which had
beautiful traditional Chinese architecture.
Maybe the most famous attraction in TEDA would be the
Tianjin Library.
For shopping, you have 2 shopping centers on each side of
the hotel (10 minute walk). Jinyuanbao Binhai International Shopping which
carries high end designer luxury brands. Beside it, there a Dicos for your
grocery needs. On the other side you have the department store Isetan. Also,
the area has shops like H&M, Nike, Adidas to name a few (a more affordable
shopping alternative).
A cab ride away, you have Yang Huo market and Wai Tan
market.
Staff: ★★★★★
Everyone was amazing. Outlining some of my experiences –
Front desk: Always helpful in giving tips and directions. I
also asked them to write down the places I wanted to go to in Chinese so that I
can show to the taxi drivers. They were very patient with me in giving
directions.
Restaurant: Always had a smile in their faces. Although a language
barrier was apparent, they tried their best to help you with your needs.
Everyone was eager to help and always had a smile.
Fitness Center: always greets you with a smile and helpful
with your needs.
Housekeeping: Although she wasn’t able to understand me, she
was always with a smile while fixing my room.
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