I had a reservation at other hotel but it wasn’t found so I cancelled it and booked Ibis the same day of my arrival. It was about 10:00 after an overnight train trip and I received a room immediately.
The room is standard as in other Ibis hotels, not very large but comfortable. They also provide a good breakfast.
The next day I had to check out before 14:00 and since my train was until 20:40, I asked to wait at the lobby until 19:00 (I am at the lobby now).
The front desk personnel have been bringing me tea during this time. I’m very pleased of my stay here.
The small peanut in the hotel lobby is a small flower in the hotel lobby, which is very enthusiastic.He is very enthusiastic and Xiaohua has a good service attitude.小小
We absolutely love our brief stay at this hotel. The check in service was speedy and pleasant. The receptionists were friendly and went up and above to serve us. This is by far the best hotel for our trip to Xinjiang. There are 2 sets of complimentary washers and dryers for guests for which is really helpful. The only downside is there is only 1 set of lift (for our wing) and the wait can be long during peak breakfast hours.
Urcove hardly disappoints. It’s a superb hotel with great hardware. However, location wise it’s a bit far from the east gate where the opening ceremony is (15min walk ish). Although you can use the north gate (8min walk), you land in a weird spot in the ancient city.
The hotels air condition also acted kinda weird when I was there. It stopped in the middle of the night even though I set it to heating mode of 24C, it dropped to 19C by itself.
The room I booked supposedly has a balcony to it. But the thing is, it’s pretty much useless cuz the BBQ smoke from nearby restaurants will overwhelm you.
JJill CassandraA Hidden Gem That Feels Like Coming Home
Tucked away in the embrace of raw, untouched nature, MuseNomad Retreat is the kind of place that feels almost too beautiful to be real — like stepping into a postcard. Yet behind the picture-perfect setting is something even more special: the kind of warmth and care that turns a stay into a memory.
From the moment we arrived, we felt genuinely cared for. The owners go above and beyond to ensure every guest feels at ease. One gesture I’ll never forget — I was rushing for a tour and hadn’t managed to press my clothes. Though there’s a laundry room available, the owner personally helped me iron them, refusing any payment. That small act of kindness stayed with me.
We’ve stayed in many retreats claiming to offer luxury, but this place redefines what true luxury means. Here, you pay a 3-star rate and receive a 5-star experience in comfort, sincerity, and service. The rooms are cleaned daily with meticulous attention to detail — we were even touched to find our own tea and coffee sachets neatly arranged by housekeeping.
Meals were another highlight. The food has that unmistakable home-cooked feel — warm, nourishing, made with care. When they learned I don’t eat beef or mutton, the kitchen prepared special dishes just for me, without a fuss. That kind of consideration is rare and deeply appreciated.
And how could I forget Tian Tian — the gentle, lovable golden retriever who quietly added to the homey atmosphere. Her presence made the stay even more special, like having a sweet companion always nearby.
MuseNomad Retreat isn’t just a place to stay — it’s a place to truly rest. Of all the accommodations we’ve experienced across our travels, this one touched us the most. As our three nights came to a close, I felt a genuine sadness — a quiet wish that we could stay just a little longer.
If you’re looking for a restful, heartfelt escape where nature, comfort, and kindness meet, this is the place. MuseNomad Retreat is not just somewhere we stayed — it’s somewhere we’ll remember fondly, and miss dearly.
ผผู้เข้าพักIt's a very friendly and relaxed place. The neighbourhood is really nice as well. It's just a short ride from the train station and filled with loads of restaurants and grocery stores and markets.
What sparked my interest in this hostel is that the bathroom is downstairs and the room is upstairs. This way you don't have to listen to everyone using to bathroom and the lights won't wake you up. And in reality it worked really well as well; )
The other thing I liked was that they don't hand out single use toiletries and water bottles which sa⁹fes a lot of rubbish.
The beds and bedding are really comfy if it is just you in the bunk. If you've got an neighbour then the bed shakes everytime someone moves which is a bit annoying.
Unfortunately there's just one big light so everytim⁹e someone needs some light the whole room is brightly lit. A suggestion would be to have multiple lights that are less bright or fit all beds with curtains. Since a lot of people don't know what it takes to be considered curtains would probably safe a lot of grief.
I'll definitely come back when I'm in Urumqi again!
EEvgeniya ZakhI stayed at the hotel during a layover in Urumqi. The hotel is new, with wonderful views of the city and mountains from the windows. The rooms are spacious, featuring an excellent mattress and pillows, and everything you need is provided. The level of service and comfort deserves 5 stars. The hotel offers a decent breakfast with a slight touch of Xinjiang cuisine, along with traditional European and Chinese dishes, and fresh juice. Near the hotel, there is a large shopping mall and a beautiful museum, but the bazaar is quite far away. The taxi ride from the airport took about 30 minutes. It was winter, and I had very little time, so I couldn’t experience the beauty of the region, but the hotel made my layover in Urumqi enjoyable.
我在乌鲁木齐转机时入住了这家酒店。酒店很新,从窗户可以看到城市和山脉的壮丽景色。房间宽敞,床垫和枕头非常舒适,设施一应俱全。服务和舒适度堪称五星级水准。酒店的早餐不错,略带新疆风味,同时提供传统的欧式和中式菜肴,还有鲜榨果汁。酒店附近有一个大型购物中心和一座漂亮的博物馆,但离大巴扎较远。从机场打车大约30分钟。当时是冬天,时间也很仓促,没能领略这个地方的美景,但酒店让我的乌鲁木齐转机之旅变得非常愉快。