Guilin North Railway Station Hua Residence Licheng Hotel

Authentic Chinese Hospitality Experience! -Location was superb, opposite Guilin North Station (桂林北站). There are many restaurants and souvenir shops next to the hotel and railway station. -Room was clean and had Chinese traditional decor and furnishings which was our main reason to stay here. -The two young front reception staff were outstanding, very warm, polite and hospitable. The best of all of our hotel stays in China. - The welcome drink has unique local flavours. - The breakfast has ample local dishes and overlooking The Railway North Station with the beautiful hills of Guilin as backdrop. - The corridor has a collection of porcelains but the lighting was not bright enough for us to appreciate them. Must walk below the light sensor to have brighter lights to be switched on automatically. - Only disappointment was the tobacco smell at the public area as guests were allowed smoking at the reception sofa area.

The hotel was great and close to the train station and the reception was very helpful to the point that an employee took me to the train station and helped me because I don't speak Chinese.

Perfect location for someone traveling by speed train! Less than 4 minutes walking from the North Station and you can litterally see the hotel from the station and vice versa. The rooms are very nicely decorated and comfortable. Would be nice if some were kept non-smoking. I will never give 5/5 on cleanliness for a room that smells like smoke however clean it looks. The staff was very polite. It would be nice if the hotel gave some indications on how to get around (that would make a 5/5 on service), especially that when I asked about public transport to Longji the reception couldn't help me out. Overall, I would certainly stay here again when taking the train. I would recommend to TRIP to add a price-quality rating, this hotel definitely scores 5/5.