Guiyang

Located right in the city center, within a short walk of many of Guiyang's sights, is this upscale chain hotel Rooms are larger than average and many offer city or river views. — DK Eyewitness

Set among the wide, empty streets of the city's new political and financial centre (Jinyang, 15km north), the Renaissance is an absolute bargain for those seeking affordable opulence. — Lonely Planet

Guìyáng's independent hotel scene has been lifted in one grand sweep by this large white gallery space in a converted building in the city's east. — Lonely Planet

A 10-minute walk from the city center, this tasteful boutique hotel has unique and spacious rooms furnished with dark wood and natural stone. — Fodor's

Quiet and friendly hostel run by a bilingual Singaporean expat has clean dorm rooms, spacious shared bathrooms and loads of useful information on travelling around the province. — Lonely Planet

With a central location, cozy accommodations, and reasonable prices, this handsome, modern hotel offers lot of bang for the yuan. — Fodor's

Walking distance to the city's main attractions and on the doorstep to many restaurants and shops, Motel 168 won't win service awards, but its rooms are clean and quite large for the price. — Lonely Planet

Luxe 33-story sleep in downtown Guiyang, with three restaurants, a buzzy bar and an indoor lap pool. — Jetsetter

This modest youth hostel is 30km south of the city centre, on the edge of Huaxi Wetland Park. — Lonely Planet

Willing staff and comfortable rooms - usually heavily discounted - make this centrally located four-start a convenient choice... This is an ideal spot to convene for business. — DK Eyewitness

Sharp, four-star option in a central location with local and Cantonese, and Western restaurants. — Rough Guide