With the rapid development of tourism and an increase in the number of business travelers to the area, restaurants and hotels are mushrooming in Guangzhou.

At the top end of the scale (RMB 500-1,200), there are numerous five-star hotels, providing good services and high quality accommodation. Among the best of these are the White Swan Hotel, which has some great restaurants too, and the Garden Hotel.

The middle end of the market (RMB 250-500) offers even wider choice and, although the service here may not be as efficient as the five-star ones, many of these places are very conveniently located with particularly good business facilities. Good hotels in this range include the China Hotel which is a gorgeous place with some very special rooms on offer.

For budget travelers, the best option is the Victory Hotel which has one of the best locations in the city on picturesque Shamian Island.