The Langbo Chengdu in the Unbound Collection by Hyatt

One of the nicest hotels we've ever stayed in. Very affordable especially with points. The location is supreme next to Taikooli (wrong coordinates on Google maps). The rooms got very nice views of the city and Jin Jiang. Free parking. Very friendly and helpful staff. Rooms were spacious and modern. We also used the gym, which seemed to be shared with apt residents. Had to wear a swimming cap for the pool tho.

Exceptional Location with Breathtaking Views‌ The Langbo boasts a perfect location - just two blocks from Chengdu's main shopping district, surrounded by wonderful local restaurants and cafes, and adjacent to scenic riverside running paths. The hotel's elevated position (lobby on 38F, rooms above) offers spectacular city and mountain views. Hyatt Globalist Perks‌ As a Globalist member, I enjoyed: • Breakfast at the excellent buffet restaurant • Exclusive 37F lounge with superb afternoon tea and evening happy hour • Complimentary suite upgrade to a bright corner room with floor-to-ceiling windows - Complimentary laundry for 3 items Facilities Note‌ The well-equipped gym opens at 7:00 AM (early exercisers beware). The pool requires swim caps (available for borrowing). Service Observations‌ While the ground-floor concierge team was exceptionally helpful with bookings and recommendations, other staff maintained professional but minimal interaction with foreign guests. That said, all issues were resolved promptly - either in person or via their efficient WeChat service. Housekeeping deserves special praise for their attentive, personalized service. Cultural Considerations‌ The hotel offers an authentic Chinese hospitality experience, with outstanding local cuisine and design catering primarily to domestic tastes. Note that smoking is permitted in some areas - I experienced smoke odor through my 48F bathroom vent (keeping the door closed contained it). This reflects Chengdu's prevalent smoking culture. Final Verdict‌ An ideal choice for travelers seeking luxury with local character, though smoke-sensitive guests should weigh their preferences.

Biggest con is that the room smells like cigarettes. I understand that smoking is allowed in this hotel and there are no non-smoking rooms, but of all the hotels I’ve stayed at in China, I’ve only noticed cigarette smell in my room here. They will bring you an air purifier on request, it’s been running for an hour now and I don’t notice any improvements. If you’re sensitive to cigarette smell this will be a huge negative. Second, the room wasn’t all that clean. I noticed little hairs in one of the sinks. Then I noticed a few sticky residues on the coffee table in the living room of our suite. And then i saw these small spots on the toilet seat which I was able to wipe off - pee splatter? Pretty gross. And then the groove around the toilet seat (you won’t see it unless you lift the seat) has dark stains - I was able to get some off with a wipe but it’s been there for a while. There was another hair next to the sink in the toilet. AC doesn’t work well at all. If you like relatively strong AC when it’s 24C+ outside + humidity, you may find the room temp unpleasant.