Maruyama Main Building • Huayan Temple Branch, Datong Ancient City

On the way to Datong, I was wondering if this guesthouse was perhaps the Datong branch of Taipei's Grand Hotel. Arriving at Datong Ancient City, I learned that the owner of the original Grand Hotel is actually a local from Datong. The name sounds like a high-end, Japanese-style family-run hot spring ryokan, and the interior is indeed a fantastic recreation. The guesthouse has a total of 6 rooms; while it looks small and exquisite, it's actually fully equipped inside. Their most luxurious feature is the ground-floor public area, designed as a lobby lounge, tea room, and meditation/reading room, with a particularly well-thought-out division between active and quiet zones. I especially enjoyed sitting in their lobby listening to classical vinyl records and chatting with the owner's family; it made our vacation incredibly relaxing and therapeutic. The breakfast area is on the third floor, and breakfast is also personally prepared by the owner – it's rich, exquisite, and nutritionally balanced, truly impeccable. The location is also super convenient. We were driving, and places like Huayan Temple, the Great Mosque, and Dongnan Yi are all close by, practically on our doorstep, and within walking distance. Of course, the most important thing is sleep. Although it's in a busy area, it's very quiet. We were lucky enough to have the place to ourselves during the off-season and experienced three different room types. The bedding and shower rooms are comparable to luxury hotels. Full marks, highly recommended to everyone!

I chose this hotel for my off-peak road trip to Datong during the May Day holiday. The owner was incredibly warm and welcoming, yet respectful of boundaries, and helped me with great travel recommendations and local dining suggestions. The hotel was exceptionally clean, the rooms were spotless and hygienic, and the stay was very comfortable. The location was also incredibly convenient, just walking distance from Datong's main attractions and historical sites. It's close to restaurants and sightseeing spots. I'll definitely choose this hotel again next time I'm in Datong. Clean, hygienic, convenient, and welcoming.

Facilities: The rooms were great, and there was also a tea room. Service: The owner was very nice. It was a great trip for the May Day holiday.

The hotel boasts a very convenient location, just minutes' walk from Huayan Temple, Shanhua Temple, the Great Mosque, the Drum Tower, the Bell Tower, and the Prince Dai's Mansion. It's also within walking distance of Drum Tower East Street and West Street. The accommodation was very clean, and the owner was warm and attentive; my stay was very comfortable.

The butler service was superb, very attentive and thoughtful. A rare moment of relaxation and tranquility during my trip.

This is the cleanest hotel I've ever stayed in. I'm usually very picky about accommodations, and this hotel was spotless in every corner. It was truly excellent. The owner was incredibly welcoming, the breakfast was plentiful, and although it's located in the heart of the old town, it wasn't noisy at all, and it was very convenient to get around.

Conclusion: Exceeded expectations! I've been saying Yuanshan is incredibly cost-effective!! I'll definitely go to Datong many more times just for Yuanshan… I really hope Yuanshan opens in Guangdong and Guangxi; I'll definitely check it out every weekend 😭 Environment: The environment is exactly as pictured, even more comfortable, especially the pillows and mattress—I had no trouble falling asleep at all. Cleanliness: Spotless, truly spotless. The cleaning was done so well and thoroughly. Service: I really liked the owner of Yuanshan. They didn't bother us too much, but all our requests were resolved beyond expectations—it was wonderful. Facilities: A fusion of art and comfort.

A lovely little shop. Four friends and I went out together and created some wonderful memories here. The hotel's overall design is very photogenic. While there aren't many rooms, the service is impeccable, with a complete one-on-one butler-style service. They helped us with takeout and deliveries, chatted with us while we waited or rested, and even made us coffee. Water was available from a small cart on the second floor, which we could take freely. The snacks, which we initially thought would be sweet, turned out to be savory and delicious. Breakfast was a Japanese-style light meal on the third floor, with round tables where we ate together in the morning – it felt like sharing a room with friends. The guesthouse is located in the heart of Datong Ancient City, making it very convenient to get around. The city wall is a 20-minute walk away, and just around the corner is Gulou West Street and the Nine-Dragon Wall. The Prince Dai's Mansion is also across the street. I recommend watching the iron flower performance for three consecutive days. We often came back to drop off our purchases, or to rest after lunch before continuing our exploration in the afternoon. The most relaxing moment of the day was coming back after a long day of sightseeing, putting on some music, and taking a bath. I really loved the spacious double room design; the symmetrical chairs at the foot of the bed were beautiful, which is why I specifically booked this room. Overall, I was very satisfied. The soundproofing was excellent, and the mattress was very comfortable—not too soft and it didn't cause back pain. The only regret was that four days was too short. We didn't have time to use the projector room and tea room. Otherwise, watching a movie together in the evening or doing meditation alone would have been very relaxing. I hope to have the opportunity to come back again.

The hotel's decor is thoughtful and of good quality! The toiletries are also of good quality, the service is excellent, and the breakfast is good too. Highly recommended!