Title: Hemu International Apartment - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Hemu International Apartment Hotel in Guangzhou, near Beijing Road Pedestrian Street ## Photo gallery for Hemu International Apartment ![Exterior - Hemu International Apartment (Guangzhou)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114360000/114351900/114351860/9354f99d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Room - Hemu International Apartment (Guangzhou)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114360000/114351900/114351860/3ba02e2a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Room - Hemu International Apartment (Guangzhou)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114360000/114351900/114351860/3b0a78f0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Room - Hemu International Apartment (Guangzhou)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114360000/114351900/114351860/7191f0b9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Room - Hemu International Apartment (Guangzhou)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114360000/114351900/114351860/7d113539.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Hemu International Apartment provides dry cleaning/laundry services and more. ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Laundry ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Dec. 26 - Dec. 27](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-27&selected=114351860&PinnedHotelID=114351860&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-27&selected=114351860&PinnedHotelID=114351860&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Dec. 27 - Dec. 28](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-27&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=114351860&PinnedHotelID=114351860&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-27&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=114351860&PinnedHotelID=114351860&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Dec. 26 - Dec. 28](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=114351860&PinnedHotelID=114351860&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=114351860&PinnedHotelID=114351860&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Jan. 2 - Jan. 4](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-02&endDate=2026-01-04&selected=114351860&PinnedHotelID=114351860&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-02&endDate=2026-01-04&selected=114351860&PinnedHotelID=114351860&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 3+ beds 1 bed 2 beds Showing 8 of 8 rooms ### View all photos for Business Triple Room ![Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114360000/114351900/114351860/8adb87db.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Business Triple Room - Sleeps 3 ### View all photos for Executive Suite - 3-Bedroom, 2-Living Room ![Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114360000/114351900/114351860/c1f494fe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Executive Suite - 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Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews CA $228 CA $266 total includes taxes & fees Dec 27 - Dec 28 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-27&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=114256608&PinnedHotelID=114256608&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Parking and transportation - Electric car charging station on site - Self parking on site (surcharge) - Limited onsite self parking ### Conveniences - Luggage storage - Safe at front desk ### Guest services - Concierge services - Dry cleaning/laundry service ### Accessibility - Elevator ### More - Built in 2014 ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM ### Check-out Check-out before 12:00 PM ### Special check-in instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Property payment types ## Important information ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards and cash Mobile payment options include: Alipay and WeChat Pay ### Property is also known as Hemu International Guangzhou Hemu International Apartment Hotel Hemu International Apartment Guangzhou Hemu International Apartment Hotel Guangzhou ## Frequently asked questions ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Hemu International Apartment? ### What time is check-out at Hemu International Apartment? ### Where is Hemu International Apartment located? ## Have a question? 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