This is an older, well-established hotel located right next to Jinan West Railway Station. The rooms are nice and fully equipped, and the public areas are spacious. The breakfast offers a good variety.
Being next to Jinan West Station, it's incredibly convenient to walk to the station, which is a huge plus for anyone traveling from there. The area around Jinan West Station is quite lively, and despite being a new district, it has plenty of shopping and dining options. The only downside is that it's a bit far from Jinan's traditional tourist attractions, about a 30-minute drive or taxi ride, which could be longer on holidays. However, with subway access, it's still manageable.
The hotel has a small, free outdoor parking area, which is a small traffic circle with limited spaces. The underground parking is shared, so you'll need to get a validation ticket from the front desk each time.
The rooms are spacious, though the design clearly shows its age. The lighting is a bit dim, and there are no adjustable light modes. Still, overall, it's very good, offering a safe, umbrella, and refrigerator. Unlike newer hotels with thick, firm mattresses, the twin beds here have moderately soft and incredibly bouncy mattresses, making for a very comfortable sleep. During my stay, Jinan's weather was pleasant, and sleeping with the windows open was just right; sometimes I even needed to close them at night, which was nice.
The bathroom features a convenient double-sink design, and the shower has excellent water pressure. The water temperature is surprisingly amazing, which is a big plus for a high-rise building. The rainfall showerhead is installed in the ceiling, and the water still feels hot when it reaches you – truly fantastic! This alone sets it apart from many other high-rise hotels.
Breakfast is served on the second floor of the hotel, starting quite early at 6:30 AM. However, at this time, some preparations are still underway, and not all dishes are fully ready, so it's better to go around 7:00 AM. The breakfast restaurant is very large and has plenty of tables.
The breakfast selection is quite rich, but surprisingly, they don't offer Jinan's famous 'Bazi Rou' (braised pork), which is a bit unusual for a hotel in Jinan. They provide several hot dishes, which are well-prepared but not particularly outstanding. There's a live cooking station for wontons and noodles; the noodles vary daily, but the sauce tends to be a bit bland. They also have a unique 'egg bun' (similar to an omelet) at the fried egg station. They don't usually make it proactively, but you can ask a staff member to prepare it for you on the spot, which takes about 3 minutes. If you pair it with bacon, sausage, and beans, you've got a classic Western breakfast. The drinks offered at the restaurant are good, and with ice, they're even better.
The hotel service is also on point. Both the front desk and restaurant staff are efficient, especially the restaurant staff who are constantly cleaning and tidying up. The front desk staff even personally delivered takeout to my door when the robot was busy, which is truly commendable.
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