Hotel Information: A magnificent Chinese junk made of jade stands in the atrium-style lobby of the White Swan, which also features rockery, a waterfall, pond, and pavilion, said to resemble the landscapes of southern China. Sweeping views of the Pearl River can be seen from the lobby and many of the restaurants, which are filled with business people and Western visitors.

Amenity highlights: The White Swan has a full range of amenities, from ten restaurants to a comprehensive conference and business center. Squash courts, two outdoor swimming pools, a fitness center, and a health center with spa pool and sauna (and steam room in the men's section) add to the facilities. Traditional furnishings and décor add a distinctive Chinese flair to the public areas.

Insider tip: Built in the 1980s, the White Swan is known as one of the first higher-class hotels in China; guests have included U.S. and world presidents and monarchs. Shamian Island, on which the hotel stands, is a Colonial enclave with European-style buildings and a tranquil atmosphere, best appreciated in the early morning when locals enjoy tai chi and exercises in the leafy streets.

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Special Check-in Instructions

Guestrooms at the White Swan are held only until 6 PM.

Instructions: After booking a reservation via this Web site, contact the property using the phone number provided in the reservation confirmation e-mail to arrange for a check-in later than 6 PM.

Rooms

The White Swan has 843 guestrooms. Guestrooms are partly carpeted and partly tiled, with pastel décor and Chinese prints. Minibars, refrigerators, complimentary bottled water, and coffee/tea kettles provide refreshment. High-speed Internet access is charged on a half-day basis, but no more than a set limit in any one-month period. Cable/satellite TV channels include CNN, Star Sports, HBO, Discovery Channel, and National Geographic, as well as Hong Kong, Japanese, French, and German channels. Bathrooms have black-and-white trim, gold-colored fittings and white marble floors, plus extra-large towels.

Room Amenities

• Internet access - high speed
• Premium TV channel(s)
• Cassette player
• Climate control
• Air conditioning
• Blackout drapes/curtains
• Direct-dial phone
• Internet access - surcharge
• Voice mail
• Bottled water in room (complimentary)
• Refrigerator
• Minibar
• Coffee/tea maker
• Remote lighting/drapery/curtain control
• Wake-up calls
• Housekeeping
• Turndown service

• Bathroom telephone
• Bathrobes
• Complimentary toiletries
• Hair dryer
• Shower/tub combination
• Extra towels/bedding in room
• Makeup mirror
• Sewing kit
• Slippers
• Bathroom scale
• Child care (in room, surcharge)
• Electronic/magnetic keys
• In-room safe
• Iron/ironing board (on request)
• Desk
• Cribs (infant beds) available
• Smoking rooms

Recreation

The White Swan has two outdoor swimming pools, one freeform for relaxation and the other for exercising/lap swimming. The health club offers a fitness center with aerobics classes, as well as a spa tub and sauna. The men's section also has a steam room.

Shamian Island is a quiet residential area with limited traffic. Its tree-lined streets and riverside promenade provide good walking and jogging venues. Locals also do their exercises and tai chi early in the morning, and there is a children's playground. Several tennis courts are available for hire. The Guangzhou Luhu Golf and Country Club is 7.5 km (4.6 miles) from the hotel. Visits can be arranged through the hotel and cost RMB 300–500 (US$37–$62) per round per person for nine holes, RMB 350–600 (US$44–$72) for 18 holes (including the green fee, but not cart and caddie). Fees subject to change without notice.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

• Golfing nearby
• Golf - driving range on site
• Swimming on site

• Racquetball/squash on site
• Tennis nearby
• Aerobics on site
• Playground on site

Property Amenities

The 28-story White Swan has a full range of amenities, from ten restaurants to a comprehensive conference and business center, an on-site clinic, beauty center, and shopping arcade filled with Chinese antiques and furnishings. Two outdoor swimming pools, squash courts, a fitness center and a health center with spa pool and sauna (and steam room in the men's section) add to the facilities. The Club de Shanghai is a bar with billiards, air hockey, and other amusement arcade games.

Self parking:
RMB40 (US$5–$15) per 24-hour period in a secure, outdoor parking.
Fees do not include tax and are subject to change without prior notice.

The White Swan's business center has a comprehensive range of facilities and business equipment for hire, as well as secretarial and translation services. The main 730-square-meter (7,850-square-foot) and 610-square-meter (6,560-square-foot) conference rooms are complemented by a wide range of meeting and boardrooms that cater to business functions and banquets. Click the link below for more details.

Business amenities (click for details)

Business center: The White Swan's business center offers a wide range of services including:
Binding: RMB 30 (US$4) per booklet
Word processing in English and Chinese: RMB 70–90 (US$11–$15) per sheet
Secretarial services: RMB 100 (US$11–$15) per hour
Photocopying: RMB 1.5 (US$0.20) per sheet
All fee(s) subject to change without notice.
Rental equipment includes personal computers and scanners, data projectors, copy boards, slide projectors, TV monitors, and video and DVD players. The business center is open from early morning to late evening, and 24 hours during trade fairs. Fee(s) subject to change without notice.

Internet access: High-speed Internet access is available throughout the White Swan Hotel's conference facilities and meeting rooms (surcharges apply). Computers can be rented at the business center for an hourly rate.

Conference/function room(s): The 730-square-meter (7,850-square-foot) International Banqueting Hall seats up to 800 in various configurations for conferences, receptions, and exhibitions, and can also act as a restaurant providing Cantonese cuisine. When divided, the hall forms three separate function areas.

The White Swan Conference Room is a 610-square-meter (6,560-square-foot) space that faces the river. Nine Jade River function rooms vary in size from 55 square meters (590 square feet) to 74 square meters (800 square feet) and generally provide for a maximum of 24 people. Additional function rooms are available.

• 24-hour front desk
• Air-conditioned public areas
• Airport transportation (surcharge)
• Arcade/game room
• Number of rooms: 843
• Number of floors: 28
• ATM/banking
• Audio-visual equipment
• Babysitting or child care
• Ballroom(s)
• Banquet facilities
• Bar/lounge
• Beauty services
• Business center
• Business services
• Coffee in lobby
• Coffee shop or café
• Complimentary newspapers in lobby
• Computer rental
• Concierge desk
• Conference room(s)
• Currency exchange
• Doorman/doorwoman
• Dry cleaning service
• Elevator/lift
• Elevator/lift attendant
• Event catering
• Exhibit space

• Fitness equipment
• Full-service health spa
• Gift shops or newsstand
• Hair salon
• Health club
• Limo or Town Car service available
• Massage - treatment room(s)
• Meeting rooms (small groups)
• Multilingual staff
• Nightclub
• Parking (secure)
• Parking (surcharge)
• Patio
• Porter/bellhop
• Restaurant(s) in hotel
• Room service (24 hours)
• Safe-deposit box - front desk
• Sauna
• Secretarial services
• Security guard
• Shoe shine
• Shopping on site
• Spa tub
• Steam room
• Swimming pool - outdoor
• Tour assistance
• Translation services
• Wedding services

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Rollaway beds and cribs (infant beds) may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests made via this Web site cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

• Pets not allowed
• Check-in time is 1 PM
• Check-out time is Noon

Location Details

Baiyun International Airport (CAN): Approximate travel time is 45 minutes and distance is 39 km (24 miles).

Getting there: Taxis are the best way to get from the airport to the hotel, and the White Swan provides a shuttle bus and also has a fleet of private cars to pick guests up at the airport. Rental cars are not recommended for travelers unfamiliar with this area. Click the links below for instructions/details.

Getting around: The most convenient way to get around is by taxi, although the fare can easily mount in Guangzhou's traffic jams. Flagfall is RMB7 for the first 2 km (US$1 for the first 1.25 miles), RMB3 per km (US$0.50 per 0.6 miles) thereafter up to 15 km (9 miles), and then RMB3.9 per km (US$0.50 per 0.6 miles). The hotel provides a free shuttle bus to Guangzhou East Station, which leaves the hotel every hour between 7 AM and 8 PM. The White Swan also has a comprehensive transportation service of minivans and Mercedes cars, with tariffs depending on vehicle type, distance, and time. A single trip is RMB6–8 per kilometer (US$1–$5 per 0.6 miles), four hours and 60 km (37 miles) costs RMB600–1200 (US$75–$150) and eight hours and 120 km (75 miles) costs RMB 1500–2400 (US$190–$300). Two subway lines run across the city, with destinations in English and Chinese; a single ticket costs RMB3 (US$0.50). The nearest subway stop to the White Swan is Huang Sha, about a 0.5-km (0.3-mile) walk from the hotel, on a line that runs past some of Guangzhou's best tourist sights and terminates at Guangzhou East Station.

By taxi (click here)

Approximate travel time from the airport to the hotel: 45 minutes
Approximate cost (subject to change without notice): RMB120 (US$16–$20)

Instructions: Taxis stands are located outside the arrivals hall and across the road. Travelers may be approached by unofficial taxi drivers (touts) but it is best to stay in the queue between the metal railings and use a metered taxi. A RMB30 (US$4) highway toll fee will be added to the fare.

By shuttle (click here)

Travel time from the airport to the hotel: 45 minutes
Approximate cost (subject to change without notice): RMB 30 (US$4) in a minivan shuttle or RMB350–600 (US$40–$75) in a private car

Schedules and directions (subject to change without notice): The White Swan offers pick-ups at the airport. Guests should show their reservation at the Hotels Desk in the arrivals hall to use the shuttle. Drivers for private cars hold up signs with guests' names in the arrivals hall just after customs (regulations prohibit including the name of the hotel). Guests must contact the hotel 24 hours prior to arrival in order to give the staff an estimated time of arrival. Hotel contact information will be included in the reservation confirmation for bookings via this Web site.

Dining

Jade River Restaurant - Cantonese dim sum and fine-dining specialties. Courtyard-style layout surrounding carp-filled pond. Rockeries, stained glass. Chinese-style furniture. Tea hostess presides over a small tea room. Open all day.

A Taste of China Provincial Restaurant - Sichuan, Beijing, Shanghainese, and other regional dishes. Small, fine-dining venue. River outlook, fine wooden screens carved with birds and plants, Chinese furnishings. Open all day.

Silkroad Grill Room - Western cuisine with French and U.S.s influences. Fine wines. Western setting, with small candlelit tables. Open for lunch and dinner.

River Garden Coffee Shop - Busy buffet venue for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as afternoon tea. Asian and Western cuisine. Overlooks river on one side, and atrium garden with waterfall on the other.

Hirata Japanese Restaurant - Japanese sushi and teppanyaki grill. Traditional Japanese setting. Warm colors, wood paneling, and soft lighting. River views.

Song Bird Living Room - Casual second floor restaurant overlooking river and atrium garden. Armchairs and low tables. Caged songbirds compete with a piano player. Small buffet breakfasts, lunches and dinners, afternoon teas, refreshments, and cocktails.

International Banquet Hall - Hosts Cantonese conference banquets for up to 600. At other times, small screens divide the space into informal areas offering dim sum and light Cantonese food. Open all day.

Tao Tao Ting Function Rooms - Four rooms with Chinese décor, stained glass panels, and sofas. When not in use for business functions, offers private dining. Cocktails and Cantonese food; other cuisines on request for business functions only.

Hare and Moon Bar - Lobby bar with wines, spirits, and snacks. River views and Chinese-style furnishings. Open mid-morning until late.

River Garden Barbecue - Riverside buffet dinners. Informal setting with wrought-iron furniture. International cuisine. Outdoors; operates in fine weather only.

Deli Shop - Pastries, salads, hot and cold drinks.

Awards And Affiliations

Affiliations:
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Address

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1 Southern Street

Guangzhou, 510133

China

Nearest major airport:

Guangzhou, China (CAN-Baiyun)

Area:

Riverfront - Shamian Island, China