Atour S Hotel Guangzhou Beijing Road Tianzi Wharf
by the TopOfHotel team
Atour S Hotel is a designer 4-star on the Pearl River where the river-facing rooms catch the Canton Tower's nightly light show, all within walking distance of Beijing Road.
Atour S Hotel is a designer 4-star on the Pearl River where the river-facing rooms catch the Canton Tower's nightly light show, all within walking distance of Beijing Road.
In-Depth Review
Rooms and decor
Atour is one of China's top designer hotel chains, known for its memory-foam beds and the signature scent it puffs through the lobby. Reviews describe rooms that carry that through: wood-and-linen earth tones, an in-room Bluetooth speaker, and a work desk fitted with a universal plug and a USB-C port — handy if you travel with a bag full of chargers. The toiletries are Atour's own brand, scented like cashmere wood. The River View room runs about 32 sq m and starts around $51 a night; pull the curtains in the morning and the Pearl River is right there, with the occasional cruise boat sliding past. That kind of view in a 4-star for under roughly $60 is not something you find often.
Food and amenities
Breakfast is a buffet of Cantonese staples — dim sum, siu mai, har gow, and shrimp congee — bundled into the room rate at about $8 per person. The in-room Nespresso machine is the small touch guests keep mentioning: brew a coffee, sit at the window desk, and watch the river. It's a comfortable, design-led stay rather than a resort with a long amenities list, and that suits the price and the location.
Location and getting there
The detail reviewers rave about most is the front door: step out, cross the street, and 60 seconds later you're at Tianzi Wharf — the most popular Pearl River cruise pier in Guangzhou. Boats run about every 30 minutes in the evening, with tickets around $5 to $18 depending on the deck. Head 10 minutes north on foot and you reach Beijing Road pedestrian street and the old Tao Tao Ju dim sum house. Beijing Lu MRT station on line 6 is about 700 m away, so the rest of the city is easy to reach.
Things to know before booking
The catch is straightforward: the river-view rooms cost more than the standard ones, so the best feature of the hotel is the one you pay extra for. The riverside by the wharf also gets lively in the evening once the cruise crowds gather, which is part of the charm but worth knowing if you want quiet. And during the Canton Fair, rooms here fill quickly — book well ahead if your dates overlap.
Our take
Atour S Hotel is the best-value 4-star on this list to our minds. It fits honeymooning couples, shoppers who want both a view and a walkable address, and photo-minded travelers chasing a modern, designed look while keeping the nightly rate under about $71. River View rooms see the 600-metre Canton Tower run its rainbow lights every night from 19:30 to 22:30, and with real guest scores around 9.3, it earns its place near the top of the district.
Score Breakdown
Assessed by our editorial team from data and real guest reviews
The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- A 4-star designer hotel in China's Atour group, sitting right on the Pearl River. It's the rebranded Howard Johnson Riverview Hotel, so the bones are solid and the look is freshly updated.
- Located right next to Tianzi Wharf — the most popular Pearl River cruise pier in Guangzhou — so evening boats are a 60-second walk across the street, with tickets running about $5 to $18 depending on the deck.
- Every room is designed and finished with care: wood-and-linen earth tones, an in-room Bluetooth speaker, and a work desk with a universal plug plus USB-C, which digital travelers will appreciate.
- River-side rooms look straight out at the Pearl River and the 600-metre Canton Tower, which runs its rainbow light show nightly from 19:30 to 22:30. There's a Nespresso machine in the room for watching it over a coffee.
- Easy 10-minute walk north to Beijing Road pedestrian shopping street and the old Tao Tao Ju dim sum house, with Beijing Lu MRT station on line 6 about 700 m away.
- River-view rooms cost more than the standard rooms, so the best part of staying here is the part you pay extra for.
- The riverside stretch by the wharf gets busy and lively in the evening once the cruise crowds arrive — worth knowing if you want a quiet street outside.
- Rooms fill quickly during the Canton Fair, so book well ahead if your trip overlaps with the fair dates.
Who It’s For
Match Score by travel style
Amenities
Location & Nearby Spots
Things to do near Guangzhou
Day tours, attraction tickets and experiences around Guangzhou — book ahead on Klook with mobile e-tickets.
See activities in GuangzhouAffiliate link — we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Insider Tips
- Ask for a Pearl River-facing room so you can watch the Canton Tower light show from your window after dark.
- Walk straight across the street to Tianzi Wharf and catch an evening cruise — boats leave about every 30 minutes.
- Stroll 10 minutes north to Beijing Road for shopping, and stop at the long-standing Tao Tao Ju for dim sum.