Best Hotel we've had so far on this trip.
Great room with a bathtub on the balcony, smart toilet, nice slippers, great hairdryer and a huge TV.
Just the makeup mirror didn't work.
The gym was good and the breakfast was amazing. Lots of delicious options, much better than the other hotels so far. Location also good, quite near to the entrance to Huangguoshu.
We were happy to find the free washing machine and dryer.
Nice, modern new hotel next to Penschuchi station which makes commuting to the main attractions very convenient. I requested a nonsmoking room which was granted, but on my last day, there was cigarette smoke coming through the vent which had made it intolerable to sleep. Also, people were smoking in the corridors which did not help. They should designate one floor as nonsmoking floor to cater to foreigners who are sensitive to smoke. Otherwise, it’s a nice hotel to stay in.
I would rate this hotel as deserving its 4-star rating within China. The location is excellent, being only a few minutes away from Tongren train station. The hotel also offers hourly short stays (with a minimum of 3 hours), which was extremely handy for us. Our trip to Fanjing Mountain was disrupted by heavy rain, and having access to warm showers for the whole family at a fraction of the room cost was extremely valuable. Additionally, as other reviewers have mentioned, the hotel provides a free shuttle to the train station, which is a great plus.
Was upset to see a receptionist with a cigarette bite smoking while handling my check-in process and sitting on a armed leather officer chair ( he’s the BOSS)
Its still need a way to become an internationally friendly hotel.location is very good just 3 mins walking to the sightseeing bus terminal. Breakfast is just a simple bun and soup.
Construction going on surrounding so a bit noisy from morning.
If you can speak Chinese, call them when you arrive and they’ll come help carrying your luggage’s, otherwise help yourself to get your breathing. The young staff helped me down at checkout so thank you indeed.
I’m not sure but if you’re not on the top floor, there won’t be any view at all, so ask for 3rd floor.
There was no table in the room, just a smoking table outside the balcony so I couldn’t use my computer since it’s raining and cold outside.
Instead there was a bathtub in the room, 😂
惠惠youngFinding the hotel might be a bit tricky for foreigners, but the owner sent detailed directions with photos, so it wasn't a problem. The room was comfortable, like home. There was no reception, so I couldn't meet the owner, but She contacted me directly via WeChat, so it wasn't inconvenient at all. I booked a two-night stay, and on the second night, She hung all the necessary items on the doorknob. There was even a washing machine and an umbrella. I was impressed by the thoughtful consideration. Thanks to her.The location was great, within walking distance, and there were plenty of delicious restaurants just outside the hotel building. I had a comfortable two-night stay.
SSoh Kien PengThe location of this homestay is very near to the Wanfenglin Scenic Attraction just a 5-min walk. It is also very near to the public bus terminal. When I arrived at Xingyi South Railway Station, I boarded a direct bus (RMB5) No. 1 outside Xingyi railway station to this bus terminal. The hotel is just 5-min walk from the bus terminal. There is also a bus no. 301 that I can take that goes directly to Maling River Canyon (RMB 3) from this public bus terminal. In terms of convenience to scenic attraction and public bus transportation, the location of the hotel is unique.
There are also many good eateries and restaurants nearby the hotel and we were not worried of food. The lady boss briefed us on the weather and informed us that it would be rainy during our two-day stay and advised us to visit the scenic area on that late afternoon as the following day it may rain. We heed her advice and managed to complete enter the scenic area and go for our tour of the wanfenglin scenic area in 3 hours via the shuttle bus transport.
We wanted to change to a room at the upper level so that we could have better window view of Wanfenglin but was told the toilet is the squatting type and only our room has the sitting type.
Our room is quite clean but the amenities are old including the surrounding.. If there is a chain hotel like Home Inn or 7Day or Hanting at this area, I would have chosen the latter.
JJustinnnnThe room looks exactly like it does in the photos, and the view is honestly incredible. You can see the entire village from the window — waking up to that scenery every morning felt surreal.
The hotel owners are a very kind husband-and-wife duo. The woman messaged us in advance and even came to meet us at the nearest bridge, since the hotel is tucked away in the small back alleys and can be a little difficult to find. She kindly insisted on helping us carry our backpacks as well, which was really thoughtful.
The location itself is excellent — right in the middle of the ancient city, with easy access to all the nearby shops and restaurants. They were also very helpful in organising transportation to our next destination.
During my trip my phone broke, and she even tried calling several nearby phone repair shops to help me find somewhere to fix it. I was really grateful for the effort.
Overall, we had a great stay and would definitely recommend it.
Just one thing to keep in mind: like most hotels inside the ancient city, it’s located in narrow alleyways where cars can’t enter. I wouldn’t recommend bringing large luggage, it’s much easier to leave your suitcase at the train station or another hotel and come here with just a backpack.