Four Points by Sheraton Kunming Dongfeng Square — A New 4-Star Marriott with Modern Rooms and Great Value in the Guandu Business District

The first selling point here is simple: it's an international-brand hotel that has only just opened. Because this Four Points by Sheraton launched in 2025, everything still feels brand-new — the lobby, the rooms, the bathrooms. Guests say the same thing over and over: the rooms are immaculate, with that new-build freshness and none of the worn edges or musty smell of an older property. The hotel sits on Huancheng East Road in Guandu District, within the Dongfeng Square (东风广场) business district, a retail-and-office hub southeast of central Kunming. Restaurants, malls and convenience stores are within walking distance, which suits travellers here to work or anyone who wants an easy base to come and go from.

Getting around is a strong point for rail-and-transit travellers. It's about 830 metres — roughly a 10-minute walk — to Bailong Road metro station (Line 3), from which you can ride into the centre or out to other districts with ease. Even better, it's only about a 10-minute drive to Kunming Railway Station, which is very handy if you plan to take the train onward to Dali, Lijiang or Xishuangbanna. Changshui International Airport (KMG) is around 20 minutes' drive in light traffic. Kunming is the gateway to the whole of Yunnan, so many travellers use it as a base for the first and last nights of a trip before flying home — and a location this close to the railway station handles those onward connections nicely.

On the rooms, being a new build to the Four Points by Sheraton standard, they're modern and well-equipped. Guests like the smart-room system that controls all the lighting from a single touch panel and the 55-inch TVs. There's a good spread of room types, from a Superior / King at around 30–35 sqm that's just right for a couple or a solo traveller, up to a Deluxe / Twin at about 35–40 sqm that's roomier, and a Family / Suite at 40–45 sqm that sleeps several. Four Points beds are known for being comfortable, and the recurring praise is for a good night's sleep, a soft mattress, clean bathrooms, strong hot water, and good soundproofing thanks to the new construction.

The criticisms are real and worth knowing first. The first: the location is southeast of the centre, not in the heart of the sightseeing districts like Green Lake (翠湖) or the Nanping (南屏街) pedestrian street. To reach the old-town areas you'll need to take the metro or grab a ride — about 15–20 minutes — so anyone hoping to wake up and walk straight to the lake may find it a touch out of the way. The second: the hotel has no swimming pool, as it's a mid-tier brand focused on good rooms and good service. If you want a pool or an in-house spa, look at a 5-star such as the Sofitel or InterContinental in our list. One more thing: pets aren't allowed here, so if you're travelling with a dog or cat you'll need to check other options.

A score of around 9.4/10 from over 2,200 real reviews (Trip.com rates it "Exceptional") reflects how pleased guests generally are, especially with how new and clean the rooms are, the breakfast and the staff. The standout sub-score is cleanliness at around 9.5, with location and service both around 9.3. The hotel has a 24-hour fitness centre, a breakfast buffet restaurant, and an airport pick-up and drop-off service (arrange in advance). The points to flag are that there's no swimming pool and no pets are allowed. If you can live with those two, this is a genuinely good-value 4-star Marriott hotel in Kunming.

Standard rates start at around ~¥450 (฿2,250) per night, with a typical range of ฿2,250–3,800 depending on season and room type (suites and family rooms run higher). Kunming's mild year-round climate makes it a favourite getaway for domestic tourists, so China's long holidays — Golden Week (October 1–7), Chinese New Year, and Labour Day (May 1–5) — push rates up and fill rooms fast, so book several weeks ahead if you're coming then. The honest summary, friend to friend: the Dongfeng Square branch of Four Points by Sheraton is for travellers who want a fresh, good-quality international room near the railway station — for business, for connecting onward to Dali and Lijiang, or for a family trip — at a sensible price. If you can live with a location that isn't in the heart of the sightseeing zone and no pool, it's excellent value — but if you want to sleep beside Green Lake or need a pool and spa, compare it against the Sofitel or InterContinental in our list first.