The hotel staffs were incredibly professional, friendly, and helpful. As a solo traveler with heavy luggage, their assistance was both meaningful and much appreciated. They even prepared a takeaway breakfast for my early morning flight. The service rivals international hotel chains and, in many cases, exceeds what I have experienced in Europe. The only area for improvement is the bathroom, which lacked heating/AC and felt quite chilly during the winter.
PPops HaridassFirstly, as a foreigner, this type of accommodation is typically known as a micro hotel which has no visible signage indicating the venue. One has to rely on the goodness of passrbys to find the hotel.
Secondly, the dingy reception desk was unmanned with not a soul in sight to enquire further. After a long wait, what appears to be the manager and his assistant arrives but continue to engage in their laundry duties rather than attending to their guest.
Thirdly, the suite itself while very practical in Asian countries, is dusty and ranks with staleness and definitely not for foreigners by Western standards. The ablution area is squeezed into a less than 2sq meter area with a broken shower head virtually hanging over the toilet bowl. It's quite clear that the chrome work has not seen detergents applied to it in months.
While this type of accommodations may be acceptable by local standards, it should be advertised as such with clear pictures showing the ablution areas.
However, if ia guest's stay is measured by the satisfaction of their sleep, then I will admit that the bed itself scores a 8 out of 10. The mattress was indeed very good and firm.
Will I return again, NO!
Mmike guoqiangA nice place up in the mountains where there is no mobile signal but there is wifi provided. I personally loved the experience, the owners will prepare local dishes for you and would sit and have the meal, chit chat and have drinks with you. That's the exact reason why you choose such lodgings. The interaction and experience is at a whole different level.
Met up with a group of others staying there and decised to stay 1 more night as i was very comfortable with it. One of my best decisions made was to stay here.
Chao Yang is also an artist if it makes any difference.
Will be looking for a chance to stay again in future. However, you may need a car for transportation purposes, not sure if they provide such services though.