"After a friend's recommendation, I chose Bamboo Boat among the many hotels and guesthouses in Lijiang, and I'm extremely satisfied! I have to summarize:
1. **Great Location:** It's super convenient to get to Lijiang's three ancient towns without getting stuck in traffic. The distance to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, the airport, and the high-speed rail station is also just right, making travel very easy. It’s much better than staying in the ancient towns, where getting around is a hassle and traffic is terrible.
2. **Room Upgrade & Views:** The front desk upgraded our room before check-in, and we could see the snow-capped mountains directly from our room, which was amazing! The room facilities were also quite complete. Taking a hot bath while watching the snow mountain or projecting movies was incredibly comfortable.
3. **Family-Friendly:** As soon as we entered, my child was captivated by the hotel's cats. They also provided kids' slippers, toothbrushes, sweet tremella soup for bedtime, and afternoon tea – everything was covered. Breakfast is available from 8 AM to 12 PM, which is a godsend for late risers. The complimentary afternoon tea is available until 9 PM, and you can even take it back to your room! Fantastic!
4. **Thoughtful Souvenirs & Gear:** The welcome gift included delicious flower cakes, an oxygen tank, and two sun-protective masks. I stayed for two days and asked for three sets. I hiked Jade Dragon Snow Mountain twice during my four days in Lijiang, and all the gear I used was from the hotel, which was really helpful! No need to buy anything outside!
5. **Excellent Facilities & Photo Opportunities:** The hotel has a gym, various Instagrammable spots, a swimming pool, and even travel photography services. Even without the professional service, you can take great photos yourself. Thumbs up!
6. **Golden-Star Butler Service:** This deserves a special mention. The front desk staff were incredibly accommodating and went above and beyond! For example, we booked one night on two different platforms, and for our two-day stay, they arranged a complimentary airport drop-off service in a luxurious Mercedes business van – safe, comfortable, and fast! Any other service we needed, we just had to ask the front desk butler, and they almost always helped. Their service attitude and dedication deserve huge praise!
7. **Well-Appointed & Comfortable Room:** The room facilities were all-inclusive, clean, and thoughtfully designed. It was very comfortable, quiet, and safe to stay in.
Finally, I have to mention that on our third day, we stayed at the Wyndham Villa Hotel, which was 500 meters away and twice the price. The experience there was nowhere near as good as Bamboo Boat's. We spent more money for less comfort! So, next time I go to Lijiang, I will definitely choose Bamboo Boat again!
I'm not an influencer, not a shill, not an AI-generated review, and not a self-review by the hotel for small gifts. This is my genuine experience, which is why I'm writing such a detailed review – it's the first time I've felt so compelled to write one! Highly recommend!!!
P.S. I was lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the 'Golden Mountain at Sunrise' from my room, haha.
See pictures below for proof!"