During the National Day holiday, Sanya was too expensive and crowded, so I decided to seek some peace and quiet in Haikou and appreciate the aesthetic standards of AccorHotels. That's why I chose Sofitel Haikou, and it turned out to be even more stunning than I had imagined.
I arrived at 4 PM. The moment the elevator doors opened, the afternoon sunlight streaming through the massive glass curtain wall projected the silhouette of Haikou's high-rise skyline, instantly leaving me in awe.
My room was upgraded to a corner room with a better view, as requested, but it was still being cleaned. So, they took me to the club lounge to relax first. The coffee was aromatic, and the city view outside the window was breathtaking. It was my first time overlooking the city from such a high vantage point, and this small city with a 2k GDP surprisingly had a touch of Shanghai's grandeur.
While I was still mesmerized by the spectacular skyline, about half an hour later, the room key was delivered. I couldn't wait to get to the room, and when I opened the door, it was an even greater surprise. The official pictures didn't do justice to the quality of the materials in the room, only conveying a minimalist pure white. Upon experiencing it firsthand, I discovered that the entire room was crafted from marble, with a matte white finish that was elegant and warm, truly top-luxury quality. In the sunlight, the entire room was bathed in a soft, diffused light, something I had never experienced in any other hotel I've stayed in.
My time at the hotel was spent fully immersed in the exquisite interior design. The cost of a single room must be quite high; the incredibly generous use of marble created this aerial palace. At sunset, unlike typical buildings with vertically segmented curtain walls, the entire massive window framed the sunset like a painting on the wall.
I spent the second morning at the pool. The outdoor infinity pool, stretching an impressive 40 meters, is quite rare for a hotel and perfect for a good swim. From the poolside, you can overlook the coconut groves and city skyline, with a wonderfully refreshing sea breeze.
It's hard to believe that this is a five-star room you can stay in for only 800 RMB during National Day in Hainan. Among the more than twenty hotels I've stayed in this year, the sense of surprise here is undoubtedly top 1. Other hotels get a 5 because they're good; this one gets a 5 because 5 is the highest score possible.
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