Xiamen's hidden gem budget hotel, you'll love it after just one stay!

Courtyard by Marriott Haicang Taidi Hotel Stay Experience 🏘️Room Type/Layout: This stay was in a larger 270-degree sea view room. Stepping in from the entrance, the floor-to-ceiling windows act like a "frameless picture frame," capturing the entire view of Haicang Bay. The room faces the southern side of Haicang Bay, with the continuous green ridge of Caijianwei Mountain on the left, the bustling Xiamen Island skyline on the right, and the shimmering sea with passing boats below. Opening the window, you can also see iconic landmarks on the opposite shore such as Sunlight Rock and Bagua Building on Gulangyu Island, together with Haicang Bridge forming a classic "mountain-sea-city" scene with an excellent view. 🛌Amenities/Facilities: - The room’s curtain track is motorized and can be opened or closed with one button on the bedside control panel, easily switching between "panorama mode" and "privacy mode," very convenient. - The hotel is equipped with a gym and a rooftop swimming pool, which also offers sea views, allowing you to enjoy the scenery while exercising or relaxing. - Overall, the facilities are standard, with a simple design for the room and lobby, similar to the Element by Westin level. 🧹Soundproofing/Cleanliness: No obvious issues; soundproofing and cleanliness are presumed to be well maintained. 🍽️Dining Experience: The hotel breakfast is rich and diverse, offering Fujian specialties such as fish ball soup and Fuding pork slices, catering to different tastes. Additionally, this Courtyard shares the breakfast hall and facilities with the Marriott hotel located in the same area, but Courtyard guests cannot use the Marriott lounge. 💁Service Experience: The service is professional and attentive, providing Platinum members with 500 welcome points, along with a choice of snacks and drinks, plus complimentary welcome fruit, showing care in the details. 💰Average Cost: The hotel offers excellent value, with prices less than 200 yuan difference compared to the Marriott in the same area. If you are in a hurry or mainly need to rack up room nights, Courtyard is a good choice; if you want a better stay experience, consider the Marriott. 💗Other Tips: - Regarding transportation, there are few dining options near the hotel, so you need to take a taxi to eat out. - Overall, the hotel performs well in terms of view, value, and basic services, suitable for stays when catching high-speed trains or attending events, providing a comfortable lodging experience.