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Xiamen Courtyard by Marriott Baichi Experience Review (Vol.79)

📍 Location

Located in Huli District, northern Xiamen Island, about a 15-minute drive from Gaoqi Airport. The surrounding roads are wide and open, making commuting by car or taxi convenient. You can see the distinctive Jimei architectural complex in the distance, and transportation to the Jimei scenic area is smooth. The hotel is mainly surrounded by parks and office buildings, offering a quiet environment. Public transportation and dining options could be further enriched, making it suitable for guests who prefer tranquility or focus on airport/Jimei itineraries.

🏨 Overview

As Marriott’s “upgraded Courtyard,” it highlights sea views as its core feature, with design cleverly integrating natural landscapes. It offers great value and aesthetics, especially suitable for travelers seeking expansive views.

🧹 Soundproofing and Cleanliness

The rooms have good sound insulation, combining sea views outside the window with indoor tranquility. Hygiene is well maintained; bedding and bathrooms are spotless, and the walk-in closet and dressing table areas are meticulously clean. Only some glass surfaces could be cleaned more thoroughly, but overall, the living experience is reassuring.

🏘️ Room Types and Layout

- Executive Sea View King Room (upgraded experience): Spacious 60㎡ area with clear separation between bedroom and bathroom—the bedroom includes a dining table and coffee table, with floor-to-ceiling windows facing the sea. The TV supports replay and movie functions, highly adaptable for leisure scenarios. The bathroom connects the walk-in closet and dressing table; the bathtub area is elevated and linked with the shower, allowing you to enjoy the view while bathing or showering, maximizing design appeal.
- Detail tip: Toiletries need to be requested proactively; it’s recommended to communicate your needs in advance for convenience.

🛌 Amenities and Facilities

- Basic setup: Comfortable bedding, ample natural light from sea-facing floor-to-ceiling windows, exclusive privileges on the executive floor. The gym is well-equipped (including a yoga room) with floor-to-ceiling windows facing the sea, enhancing the workout experience. It is suggested to add towel and drinking water stations near the treadmill.
- Wellness area: The pool water is clear (temperature is on the cooler side, suitable for guests accustomed to cold water), and the massage pool temperature is appropriate. The changing room’s soaking pool and steam room are not yet open. The slipper material could be improved to enhance detail experience.

🍽️ Dining Experience

- Breakfast (2nd-floor sea view restaurant): Dine with a view through floor-to-ceiling windows. Features freshly made Xiamen specialties like satay noodles, meat swallow, misua porridge, and peanut soup, all authentic in flavor. Hot dishes and Western pastries are standard, with a variety sufficient for daily needs.
- Lounge service (top-floor scenic spot): The space design cleverly uses decorative elements to frame the sea view. Happy Hour offers local specialties (such as Dragon Boat Festival rice dumplings) and hot drinks like peanut soup. The fruit selection is unique. Although the menu is concise, the combination of “Courtyard lounge + local flavors” is sincere, suitable for light meals or business casual dining.

💗 Other Thoughtful Details

- Guests receive a Xiamen postcard upon check-in, full of local characteristics, perfect for collecting or sending to friends and family;
- The executive floor features a dry-wet separation design (bathroom and toilet are separate with a washbasin), improving efficiency for multiple guests and avoiding crowding during busy mornings.

⚠️ Travel Tips

- Nearby shopping areas and scenic spots are a bit far, so it’s recommended to plan transportation in advance (self-driving or taxi is more convenient);
- If toiletries are needed, inform the front desk proactively at check-in to avoid inconvenience.

Summary

Xiamen Courtyard by Marriott Baichi’s core advantages are “sea view design + high cost-performance points redemption rooms.” The executive sea view room’s spatial layout and sea view experience are particularly outstanding. The lounge and breakfast feature sincere local specialty dishes, making it suitable for mid-budget guests who prefer quiet sea views or travel between the airport and Jimei scenic area. Although surrounding facilities and some details could be improved, the overall experience ranks as “high-end” within the Courtyard brand and is worth including in your Xiamen accommodation options~