The location was good and everything nearby was convenient. However, there was a serious issue with SMOKING!!!!!. Even though I booked a non-smoking room, the room smelled strongly of cigarette smoke, as if people had been smoking there for a long time. I couldn’t sleep at all because when I lay down on the bed, the cigarette smell was very strong. I ended up with a headache, and my nose even started to hurt. There was also an additional unpleasant smell besides the cigarette smoke.
Because of this, I would not recommend this place. Also, they charged a 100 yuan deposit, which was not mentioned in the listing.
TTienneThe room is a little old, and not maintained very carefully: the carpet is not very clean, and there was a strong smell of cigarettes in my room. I requested a non-smoking room on the Trip.com app, so perhaps they didn't have any prepared at the time.
The front desk ladies are friendly and welcoming, one of them helped me inquire about transportation options. They always have a smile which brightened my days as it was raining heavily everyday during my entire stay.
This hotel provides things such as slippers, toothbrush and toothpaste, body wash, shampoo, and a small bar of soap. However, they do not provide bottled water, which was a first for me during all the hotels I've stayed at in China. You can get water downstairs for 2rmb.
The location is right in the centre of the town, so it's close to restaurants and grocery stores. It's about a 45 minute drive to the Daqing Scenic area and the Goulaochang hike entrance. However, if you're like me and rely on public transportation, its better to arrange for a ride back with the driver that takes you there, since there's not a lot of drivers in Jinoeng who use the Didi rideshare app, and the scenic area is far from town so there's no taxis out there either.
One thing that worried me about the hotel was when I found a small bug, which I suspected was a bedbug, on my body during a nap. I was told by the staff that they're just common grassland bugs, and for the duration of my stay, I haven't found any bug bites on me so I figured she's correct. I've attached a photo for those who may be concerned, but it's quite blurry as I couldn't get the camera to focus on something so small.
ผผู้เข้าพักWe stayed 2 nights. The host was super nice. Room was big and very clean. Location is very central and convenient. Bed and pillows were very comfortable. The shower was the best one that I have ever taken. Highly recommend this hotel. 我们在这里住了两晚,很舒服,房间很大,很干净。它的位置也不错,离步行街很近。老板人很好,热情。 它的淋浴超级好,水压大。洗澡很痛快。是我旅游洗过最舒服的淋浴,没有之一。
CCurt 常鹰For a hotel in a small county, there's little to complain about here. The room was clean & warm and came with a soft bed & a hot shower - both of which were appreciated after some long, cold days out. Seeing the glow of the hotel at night was always a comforting sight when heading home.
Check in & cleaning staff were friendly & helpful, even when working over the holiday period. Had no issues checking in as a foreigner. Staff were also more than happy for me to leave my bags on the last day, & let my partner & my friend hang out in the large lobby as we waited for various cabs. Breakfast was not bad. I especially enjoyed the pickles.
Location wise, it's within walking distance of the old square & old train station, as well as Khitan Street & the snack street. Ningcheng center (Tianyi) itself is small so everything is really within walking distance, though in winter you might want to take a cab to anywhere a little further away. Ningcheng Railway station is probably not walkable, but only takes around 15 minutes in a car (there's also rental ebikes all over the city, which might be preferable when the weather is warmer).
Overall a very pleasant stay.