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While you are free to reserve your own accommodations-Chengdu has more than 300 hotels ranging from $30-$300 per night-we strongly suggest staying at the Somerset Riverview serviced apartments.

These apartments are centrally located in downtown Chengdu and include the following FREE home-like amenities: full kitchen, laundry facilities, access to the on-site health club, WiFi and breakfast in the clubhouse.

You'll find alternative accommodation options on the travel website www.english.ctrip.com 

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Somerset Riverview - Lobby

SOMERSET RIVERVIEW  - SERVICED APARTMENTS BY ASCOTT

Somerset Riverview, which opened in October 2009, is owned and operated by the Ascott Group. The building is centrally located in the downtown Wuhou District at 1 Renmin Road at South Section 3, where Renmin Road (Chengdu's main artery) crosses the Linjiang River. The property is just 15 minutes walk from the shopping and transportation hub at Tianfu Square.

Transportation will be provided to and from school and for the weekend excursions, departing from the Somerset Riverview.

The modern, luxurious and furnished apartment options include Executive Studios (68 square-meters), Premier Studios (78 square-meters) and One Bedroom apartments (108 square-meters).  There are also larger two-bedroom apartments on request. Many units have river views, and all have access to a rooftop garden with picnic tables.

We have secured a discounted group rate, which is lower than any Internet rate, and will help you with reservations should you decide to book. However, each participant will be responsible for paying his or her own bill via credit card.  

Costs: the group discounted rates, including 15 percent tax and breakfast, range from approximately $100 USD for a studio to $125 USD for a one-bedroom per night. 

More Information on the Somerset Riverview 

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Somerset - One bedroom unit - living room
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Somerset - Executive Studio
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Somerset - One bedroom unit - bedroom
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Somerset - One bedroom - kitchen area
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Somerset - Clubhouse & Breakfast Room
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Somerset - Clubhouse fitness center

ANOTHER SUGGESTION

For those seeking budget accommodations, we heard from prior participants that The CHENGDU TRAFFIC INN  also called the COMMUNICATIONS HOTEL at No.6 Linjiang Middle Road, Chengdu 610041, is a good choice.

It is within 100 meters of the Somerset Riverview, and thus an easy place to stay to meet up with the group each morning. Rate and other information can be found at www.hostelworld.com