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by Alexander Carmichael29
Jul 6, 2025
Roaming Zhengzhou: Encountering the Warmth of Atour Amid the Bustle of the Commercial Capital
【Zhengzhou, a Central Plains City Worth Savoring Slowly】
From the dawn at Erqi Tower to the nightscape of Zhengdong New District, Zhengzhou, the "Center of Heaven and Earth," boasts a heritage of three thousand years as a commercial capital and the vibrant vitality of modern Central Plains. Stroll through the Shang Dynasty Ruins Park and touch the weathered bronze artifacts; dive into the Health Road Night Market where the spicy hot pepper soup awakens your taste buds; or visit the Henan Museum to hear the echoes of the 8,000-year-old Jiahu bone flute... This city is like a bowl of stewed noodles—seemingly simple but layered with rich flavors.
Between the city's hustle and tranquility, Atour Hotel became my most comfortable resting place—not flashy, yet warm enough; not deliberate, yet thoughtful in every detail.
【Staying at Atour: A Journey’s Rest Like Home】
🏨 First Impression: Zhengzhou’s “City Living Room”
Walking into Atour’s lobby, there’s no traditional hotel’s rigid luxury. Instead, there’s the warmth of natural wood tones, the relaxed feel of linen sofas, and a whole wall of the Bamboo Residence Library (yes, Atour’s free reading area is truly amazing!). The front desk attendant hands you a cup of freshly brewed coffee, and the air carries a faint “Atour scent”—not a strong perfume, but a fresh, woody aroma like after the rain, instantly melting away travel fatigue.
The biggest surprise is the lobby’s “Bamboo Residence” reading area and the “Local Culture” display corner, featuring Henan intangible cultural heritage crafts and old photos of Zhengzhou, letting you feel the city’s warmth even before stepping outside.
🛏️ Guest Room: Just the Right Comfort
Opening the door, the elegant natural wood tones and soft lighting immediately relax you. The bedding features Atour’s signature “Deep Sleep Pillow” and “Cloud-like Mattress,” not sinking too soft but providing just the right neck support, like being gently wrapped by clouds.
Detail lovers will be thrilled:
✅ Adjustable color temperature reading lamp (no glare for late-night reading)
✅ USB charging ports + anti-fog mirror bathroom (highly practical)
✅ Free mini bar + local specialty tea bags (Zhengzhou’s chrysanthemum tea, cooling and refreshing)
✅ “One City One Flavor” breakfast (hot pepper soup + fried dough sticks, authentic Henan taste!)
What surprised me most was a copy of the "Zhengzhou City Guide" on the bedside table, featuring not only sightseeing recommendations but also a local’s secret snack map—this thoughtful touch that “understands your needs” is truly hard not to love.
🤝 Service: Subtle and Thoughtful Care
Atour’s service isn’t an “overly enthusiastic” disturbance but a “just right” kind of care.
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At check-in, the front desk proactively asked, “Would you like a low-sugar breakfast?” (because I casually mentioned it)
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Returning late at night, the lobby was still lit, and staff greeted me with a smile and a nod: “Out so late?”
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At checkout, the front desk handed me a handwritten note: “Zhengzhou has cooled down, remember to wear an extra layer.”
This kind of “warm standardization” gives chain hotels a human touch.
【Zhengzhou + Atour, a Comfortable Journey】
In Zhengzhou, you can:
🔹 Visit the Shang Dynasty Ruins and feel the grandeur of a three-thousand-year-old royal capital
🔹 Enjoy a bowl of Fang Zhongshan’s hot pepper soup and experience a Henan morning
🔹 Check in at the Henan Museum to see the Jiahu bone flute and Lady Fuhao’s owl-shaped wine vessel
🔹 Explore Zhengdong New District at night and capture the “Big Corn” night view at Qianxi Square
And Atour is your most comfortable resting place in this city—not luxurious, but warm enough; not deliberate, but thoughtful everywhere. Like Zhengzhou itself, it carries the weight of history and the ease of modern life, making you reluctant to leave once you arrive.
If you’re coming to Zhengzhou, consider staying at Atour to add a “home” feeling to your journey. 🌟
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