In SZX there are two Hyatt hotels outside the main terminal building. Both have views, but after a recommendation by a fellow ALST’er we decided to book the Hyatt Regency. We booked a Runway View room. The hotel has a curve, so to ensure you have a view of all movements you need to be in rooms ending in odd numbers 01 through to about 15. We had 909 which was perfect. The 10th and 11th floors are Exec rooms. From the hotel you have clear views onto runway 16/34 and everything else on the other runway (15/33) can be either seen descending behind the terminal or climbing out. There is also a small gap that you can see onto the other runway if you time it right. Plus, near the lifts you can walk out and see the movements in the other direction as well (not that we needed to) as well as some views of Cargo. We didn't miss any movements during our stay.
To get to the hotel when you go through immigration and customs go straight ahead to the transport hub. Once in there keep walking and look for door 18. It’s in the far right corner and you have to take the lift up to level 3. for further clarity Gate 18 is located between gates 16 and 17 but one floor up and not as you would expect after gate 17 Follow signs for Hyatt Regency. When you get closer, you'll see a picture of a flight deck. Turn left and keep walking. Take a lift on the left down to level 1 and you’re there. We left SZX after a full and productive morning to CAN. We took a Didi (China’s version of Uber) which I booked via the Alipay App. The journey took a couple of hours (which was mostly spent catching up on sleep) and cost around £45.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/VpJiXCFqzvKTRnFv8 Note Locations are often incorrect in China
Above: View onto runways 16/34 from room 909. Below: View onto the gap of runways 15/33.
