Located in the center of downtown Quanzhou, a world intangible cultural heritage city, the architectural interior design was designed by Chinese designer Xie Ke. It is one of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World. Its brand Qixu Kaipuu means "desire", expressing "a strong yearning for a land that has never been visited before" and adhering to the new travel philosophy of being content with the present.The hotel was formerly the "Bell Tower Department Store", a historical architectural monument in Quanzhou. It overlooks the East and West Twin Towers of Quanzhou and stands in the heart of the downtown area. The independent building has multiple bedrooms, a buyer's collection store, a contemporary Japanese restaurant, an outdoor garden restaurant, and a multi-functional conference room.
"Service: Ending my Fuzhou/Quanzhou trip at Qixu was absolutely the right decision. From the moment my butler, Sugar, contacted me two days in advance to finalize activity details, Qixu's excellent service was evident in every aspect. It felt warm and personal, yet perfectly professional.
Ambiance: Qixu, a repurposed old department store, is essentially the highest point and center of Quanzhou's ancient city. The stunning views from the 6th and 7th floors mean you don't need to pay to go up to other rooftops.
My child gasped with awe at the rooftop view and again at the room's decor, exclaiming how beautiful it was.
Facilities/Service: I've stayed at many other resort hotels and added numerous butlers on WeChat, but Sugar is probably the only one who made me feel so thoroughly taken care of. When I mentioned we were low on water in the room, it was immediately replenished with 11 bottles. When I noted a flickering light, she promptly arranged for a technician to check it. On our last day, needing to catch an early flight, breakfast wasn't an option, so she quickly arranged for a huge box of pastries, a large fruit box, and toast to be delivered specifically for the morning, and even helped with our luggage.
Cleanliness: All the amenities and bedding were generously provided (and crucially, they were genuinely good quality). I'm now a fan of their toiletries, tea sets, and bedding. The room was meticulously cleaned every day, making it feel fresh and comfortable.
Qixu truly made me feel that the hotel is an integral part of the travel experience. I hope to try their cliffside Qixu and Xiamen Qixu locations someday.
Thank you for the wonderful care.
Oh, and definitely experience the hotel's 'little white car' (shuttle) on your first day! The driver's commentary was fantastic, and the service was exceptional! They introduced classic attractions and recommended many local favorite spots. My little one even got car sick, and the lady driver instantly produced tissues and then a straw (for drinking water/rinsing), just like Doraemon!"