If you need to stay in hongcun, this should be the only hotel you booked. It’s right outside the 月沼湖 which is absolutely gorgeous! When you walked into the hotel, it’s like visiting the olden times. I booked the traditional room which is amazing but becoz it’s old it’s musty and is a challenge for me as I have sinus. Other than that, the receptionist (lady and guy) are both so helpful. Remember to ask them on where the good photo spots are for sunrise. Will book this place again !!!
Very cosy place. Room is new and clean, looks very well furbished. Toilet is clean as well. Hotel is in Hongcun Village with some nice shops around though you need a ticket to come in so you have to include that into your costs. Hotel provides free tickets to Qiyun Mountain which is a nice addition!
This place is located within Hongcun ancient city and you will need to purchase the pass to reach the place . The pass is valid for three days. The place was quint and for a traveler looking for an local experience this will be the place with a nice yard and standard chinese home built with wood. The stay would have been more comfortable with better heating facilities. The room was extremely cold even with two heaters being used. It was almost impossible to use the bathroom as there was no heating facilities in the bathroom. Ironically the comforter was the one that provided some comfort in this cold weather as temperatures varied greatly during the morning and night. The boss was pretty nice though, he was a quiet person that spoke very little to guests. However, if you made any request with him, he will not only accommodate it but will value add by taking his initiative to make things as convenient as possible for you. I have personally experienced this and it was a pleasant surprise. The boss took the initiative to arrange for me to reach my next hotel destination right up to its doorstep although I did not expect him to do so. Very much appreciated him for his thoughtfulness. Overall experience of the stay was acceptable, if the room had better heating facilities this would have definitely enhance the comfort of the stay greatly for the traveler.
AAustin KitA great place to stay inside Hongcun. The owners had great communication and picked us up at the front gate with a wagon for our luggage. The room was basic but clean. Good location and short walk from the attractions. The rooftop view was not at the location but another one of the owners properties a short walk away. Was nice to have a walk and take in the view. If you’re looking for a place to stay while enjoying Hongcun I would definitely recommend.
SSteveDOverall, I really enjoyed the stay at this hotel. It is very charming, and suits the Hongcun setting so well. The decor is traditional Chinese and so lovely. The staff is wonderful and attentive. The bed is comfortable. The common areas are plentiful. Lovely courtyard outside the room. I am happy with my choice! I would stay here again. The room rate for this hotel is a bit higher than I would expect. Some reasons for this are the pool is not in usable condition, the bathroom is downstairs from the bedroom. The stairs are very steep and a bit precarious to climb and descend. There is no laundry service and not an easy way to do one’s own laundry. All in all I am pleased with my stay at Zhang Mansion.