5-Star Hotels in Shanxi, China

I highly recommend Shanxi Grand Hotel as Taiyuan's state guesthouse, especially the new JinYue building. You get to enjoy the convenient location of Shanxi Grand Hotel while experiencing a smart, modern stay. Before I arrived, I was a bit confused by the room types at Shanxi Grand Hotel, but then I realized that all rooms with 'Guo Feng' in their name are in the new building. I recommend the Guo Feng Deluxe Room – the facilities are new, the space is generous, and the layout is well-designed. The only downside is that there are only four such rooms in the entire hotel, and they all face outwards, so you can't see the hotel's light show from inside. Compared to staying in the main building where the elevator stops on every floor, staying in the new building makes getting up and down very convenient. The night view of Shanxi Grand Hotel is spectacular and a sight to behold in itself. You can go downstairs in the evening and take as many photos as you like; every time you enter or exit, you're treated to dazzling lights. The hotel room includes daily complimentary drinks and fruit, and the shower pressure is excellent, making for a fantastic experience.

The hotel's location is excellent, within walking distance of the ancient city. The facilities are of a high standard; although a bit older, they are well-maintained. The room was spacious, bright, and airy, facing the ancient city with beautiful night views. The hotel breakfast offered local specialties, including knife-cut noodles and lamb offal soup, all readily available. The local farm milk, in particular, had an amazing taste. During my stay, I accidentally left my coffee cup in the restaurant. Ms. Zhang Ruiqi, the assistant manager, went above and beyond to help me find it and return it to my room, despite the trouble I caused. Her warmth and professionalism were truly impressive.

I booked this hotel in advance for our May Day holiday trip to Taiyuan. It's an established five-star hotel, and both the facilities and service are top-notch. The breakfast was plentiful and delicious. It's super convenient to get to, right outside Exit A2 of Changfeng Street Station on Metro Line 2. Plus, it's next to Tianmei Xintiandi, a bustling commercial area, and taxis are always easy to find. We visited Zhonglou Street, Liuxiang, Jinci Temple, Tianlong Mountain, and the Shanxi Museum, and honestly, there's nothing to complain about except that some of the furniture feels a bit dated compared to newer hotels. Otherwise, it offers great value for money. I'll definitely stay at Kempinski again next time I'm in Taiyuan.

Staying at the Marriott in Wutaishan is really convenient. There's a shuttle right after the visitor center, and every morning there are three scheduled buses that go to Shuxiang Temple and Dailuo Ding. At other times, there's also a shuttle that can take you to the bus station. The sliced noodles for breakfast were absolutely delicious. I do have a criticism about the restaurant receptionist's service, though. On the day I checked in, I wanted to buy a coffee (there was a 9.9 deal on an app), but they directly said their coffee wasn't good and directed me to Starbucks instead. Fine, I didn't take advantage of that deal. Later that evening, I went to the restaurant to order food, and the supervisor said it was a buffet that night. I then asked at the front desk and found out that room service was available for à la carte orders. Seriously, as a restaurant supervisor, shouldn't they have some service awareness?!

The room is quite satisfactory. The location is good. The service staff is very friendly. The front office manager is very enthusiastic. The guest relations director Jin Xiaoyu. Shi Haixing, the concierge, Wang Hongyao, the environment is very good, I will come again next time

The hotel has a great location, close to the high-speed train station. The front desk staff are all very welcoming; they greeted us as soon as we walked in and even helped us with the elevator. The room was clean, and complimentary mini-bar drinks were restocked daily. For two nights, we felt like having rice, so we dined at the hotel's Chinese restaurant. The dishes were reasonably priced, and the rice was delicious.

Before booking, I was most concerned about the air conditioning, and I finally got to experience it firsthand. Datong's heating supply runs until April 15th, a full month later than Tianjin. During the heating period, the hotel's air conditioning only provides heat, not cool air. So, contrary to what many online reviews suggested, I couldn't use the AC to cool the room and had to rely on opening the windows to alleviate the heat. However, I couldn't keep the windows open while sleeping, which left me feeling very dry and uncomfortable when I woke up. The first night of my stay was the second day of the Qingming holiday. When I showered that evening, the water pressure from the showerhead was pitifully low, so I had to make do with the handheld spray. Thankfully, the bathtub's water temperature was reliable. By the second night, with a drop in occupancy, both the breakfast service and the shower pressure were much better. The swimming pool is open from 6 AM to 9 PM. I feel it opens too early and closes too early. Wouldn't 8 AM to 11 PM be better? The hotel lobby is very spacious. Since Fenlin Pavilion is located in the Wyndham lobby, the Yungang side actually feels more upscale and grand. Fenlin Pavilion stops issuing numbers before 7:30 PM and closes at 9 PM. For lunch, they're open until 2 PM. Commercial facilities in Datong really aren't that competitive. There's no sliding door between the room's bathtub and the bed, so privacy is nonexistent. The omnipresent crystal chandeliers and mirrors give off a somewhat 'Middle Eastern prince' vibe. The sensor-activated nightlights near the floor get a hundred stars – they're incredibly convenient for midnight bathroom trips. Even a coffee machine and a refrigerator are provided. The breakfast's 'dao xiao mian' (knife-cut noodles) are a specialty, and the coffee is good. However, the dessert selection is meager, with only one or two options.

This time I stayed at the Wangjiubao Hotel and it felt great! Completely exceeded expectations. The hotel is in a very beautiful castle. The room is very spacious. For example, a large suite with 158 square meters. The room is luxurious. The courtyard has a large bathtub. It has everything in the room. It happened to meet the local cross-country competition. Events, from the hotel as the starting point, The end point is the north entrance of the Anmenguan, so it is also very lively. Recommended!

Hotel no problem service are nice breakfast fascinating.But still a bad experience of my travel cuz the most terrible air conditioner ive ever seen in the big hotel.really big noise and can't control the temperature no matter the number on the conditioner always the same temperature made me can't sleep during the whole night.Bad experience......

Staying at Ruifeng Tower was definitely the best decision for our Datong trip! The hotel is located right in the heart of the ancient city, within walking distance of attractions like Huayan Temple and Shanhua Temple, making it super convenient. The rooms have an antique charm, and when you open the window, you're greeted with the sight of traditional courtyards and intricate eaves. What truly delighted me were the books in the room. Reading them before bed, the glory of Pingcheng during the Northern Wei Dynasty and the prosperity of the Liao and Jin secondary capitals came alive on the pages, adding a wonderful cultural depth to our journey. The breakfast buffet was abundant, and the staff were warm and professional. Next time I'm in Datong, I'll definitely choose Ruifeng Tower again, to immerse myself in the unique charm of this ancient capital amidst its scholarly ambiance and historic beauty!