subway ride from Guangzhou airport to city proper

Upon reaching the Arrival Hall, you can find the elevator to reach the -1F of the terminal, where you can find the Airport South Subway Station.
There, you can take the local subway line 3 to Jiahewanggang Station and change to line 2 to reach Haizhu Square Station. Then change to line 6 to Beijing Road Station. Get out of the station from Exit B and then walk along the Beijing Road to your hotel easily.