Pingyao County Hotels with balcony

The whole family with the elderly and children stayed in Qichen, and the experience exceeded expectations! The courtyard is spacious and safe, the children can run freely, the room space is sufficient, the bed is comfortable to sleep, the hygiene is particularly in place, and the elderly are very satisfied. The housekeeper prepared fruit intimately, took the initiative to help carry large luggage, planned the easy parent-child play route in detail, and avoided the crowded crowd. The homestay is quiet and not noisy, the quality of rest is very good, not far from the ancient city attractions, and travel is labor-saving. The whole is warm and homey, the whole family likes it very much, and the first choice for family travel is Qichen Boutique B&B!

The hosts were extremely helpful from the start, driving us to the hotel location and assisting with luggage transport. (They also brought us back to the railway station) They gave us advice on where to go to eat and which tourist destinations are around. The rooms are spacious with working AC, and various hygiene-promoting amenities. They are clean, luminous, and nicely decorated. There is some free water, meal vouchers, and tissues, and a hanging rack for nice clothes.The outdoor space is beautiful and comfy to relax around, and they made us free breakfast even though we barely made it before 9AM! Very positive experience. The location isn't far from the city wall entrance and is walkable to any tourist spots around the city. And for those wondering, this hotel is incredibly foreigner friendly :) 100% recommend you choose Jinxuan!

This hotel is located in a clean alley, just a five-minute walk from the Confucius Temple and the City God Temple. The room was exceptionally clean, the bedding was very comfortable, and the room itself was quite spacious. The courtyard has a charming, ancient feel – tranquil and elegant, and it's also very close to Yingxun Gate. The owner's service was outstanding; after we watched the light show in the evening, they picked us up and brought us back to the hotel, and even provided a ride to Pingyao Ancient City Station. They were incredibly helpful and the owner/driver was very enthusiastic, always trying their best to accommodate any requests we had. I will definitely book here again on my next visit.

The location is fantastic—just over 100 meters walking distance to the bustling downtown area. The guesthouse is full of ancient town charm, featuring a traditional two-courtyard layout with 20 rooms offering a great variety of choices. The staff are warm, attentive, and very accommodating; when guests ran into special circumstances, the owner resolved the issues promptly, which deeply touched us. The high ratings are well-deserved. The bedding and toiletries are of high quality, the water pressure is strong, and the breakfast offers a wide variety with great taste. They also provide pick-up and drop-off services—thumbs up! I will definitely recommend this place to my friends if I get the chance.

After the bustling crowds have dissipated, Pingyao in summer unveils the gentlest coolness and poetic charm of northern China. As the final stop on our Shanxi trip, we arrived at this 2,700-year-old ancient city and checked into Taotang Jing She, a century-old courtyard hotel in Jinzhong. The hotel boasts an excellent location in the heart of the ancient city, within walking distance of major landmarks like Rishengchang, yet it remains wonderfully quiet and undisturbed. The facilities are modern, featuring high-end brands throughout, and the rooms are spacious and comfortable. The overall design seamlessly blends the classical beauty of a Jin merchant compound with contemporary luxury, providing us with a delightful stay. The butler service was attentive and thoughtful, from proactive communication before booking to meticulous care after check-in, promptly responding to all our needs. The staff were warm and professional, truly making us feel at home. The children absolutely loved the 3.9-meter-long *kang* (heated brick bed) and had a fantastic time playing on it. The restaurants recommended by the butler were all excellent, and they even kindly provided membership cards for discounts. For our future trips to Pingyao, Taotang will undoubtedly be our only choice.

Very good experience. The owners are friendly and provide pick up at the gate entrance. Pretty courtyard and the owners shared a lot of information on where to eat / shop at. Would definitely recommend this guesthouse to those wanting to visit Pingyao.

The biggest advantage is its location right in the ancient city, making it incredibly convenient to explore. It's an old-style courtyard house, very charming and meticulously designed, though it might feel a bit unusual for modern kids. The window looks directly onto the courtyard, so privacy can be an issue with people constantly passing by. The inn doesn't offer breakfast, but there are plenty of breakfast spots of all sizes just outside, which is perfectly fine.

We enjoyed an absolutely fabulous three-day stay at Jing's Residence. The building itself is a very nicely modernized Qing-era building. We've stayed in some similarly ages buildings in Europe and this was right up with the nicest of them. The spaces look very similar to the ones in the museums in town, albeit with bathrooms and more comfortable furnishings. The service was absolutely impeccable. Our room was constantly restocked with complementary drinks and baked goods, and the front desk staff (Crystal and Leo) was helpful with everything from restaurant recommendations to transportation to the train station to us mixing up our departure date (whoops). All staff spoke great English. Afternoon tea was a particularly nice touch: no fee, great service, and a very relaxing atmosphere. Food was light Chinese snacks, not the huge spread of a British-style high tea. Breakfast was a similar relaxing experience. We tried all the of the Chinese-style options and they were all excellent. We did not try the Western-style options. Dinner was a set menu, shown to us in the morning before making the reservation. It was a combination of Western dishes and local Pingyao/Shanxi food. If given the choice we would have preferred purely Chinese food, but it was all very good and honestly the change of peace was probably good-- getting a salad was nice after two weeks in China. The Pingyao Beef was the highlight: big cubes of high quality meat, easily my favorite of the three places we had this dish. The bar had a nice selection of Western wines, Scotch, etc, but I was disappointed to not see any local rice wine or Baiji. Air conditioning worked very well in our room, easily getting the temperature down under 20C even at midday on ＞30C days. Overall I really can't recommend this place enough: this hotel was really a highlight of our trip.

Facilities: Well-equipped Cleanliness: Always cleaned and very tidy Ambiance: Absolutely stunning for a historical visit. This is a centuries-old inn, with seven courtyards deep. Being here felt like stepping back into the glorious era when Jin merchants thrived. Service: Excellent. There are two incredibly cute kittens in the courtyard that my son absolutely adored. The owner even provided toys for playing with them. When we weren't out exploring, my son spent his time in the courtyard playing with the cats and had a wonderful time.

We chose Red Lantern Inn after being inspired by the film 'Raise the Red Lantern', and it completely exceeded our expectations. The location is stunning, and the rooms are beautiful, clean, and modern. The host was warm, attentive, and went out of their way to help in everything, from advising us good restaurants to giving us a ride to the train station, we loved every moment of our stay!