ap Ceridwen
30 november 2024
Although only 4.5 stars, don't let that put you off.
I was pleasantly surprised with this 200RMB, low star hotel. the location is generally ok, but not within close walking distance of things you want - other than the metro station which is 1 stop from South Train Station - which is where you can get the express (or more stops) to the airport! (it's about 5 mins walk away from the metro). But, do note that the walk to the elevator to the metro is inconvenient, so bear that in mind if you're taking big suitcases!
Otherwise,if you're willing to walk or get a didi (Uber), it's definitely within close distance to most things foreigners will get to (other than the panda zoo... but you can metro to that, then walk or similar the last 1.5km). The breakfast was definitely nothing to write home about - it's a cheap Chinese hotel! I really only had the small buns and some (cold) beans (meaning - don't go too late if you want a hot meal). Also, don't expect the coffee or black tea... but again, for 200RMB, it's fine. What I really liked was the interior was quite nice. Sure, the carpets in the public areas are old and faded (and a bit stained), but otherwise fine. The decor is interesting. But the 9am-9pm female receptionist made things really good and easy. Her English wasn't great (and neither is my Mandarin), but she didn't freak out seeing a foreigner. After we had issues with the language barrier, she quickly went to the online translator, and we got things very quickly sorted! I've definitely paid a LOT more and a far worse experience (both with staff and with the accommodation... sort of like I had with the 9pm-9am girl at 7am... not professional at all! Fortunately, that was just checking out, when I ended up just dropping the card and walking out)
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