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December 8, 2025
Choosing a hotel in Xishuangbanna was incredibly difficult, but after much deliberation, I settled on this one. I stayed for four nights and was generally satisfied, with both pros and cons.
Pros:
1. **Great Location**: It's very convenient for visiting attractions in the city. A taxi to Gaozhuang, Manhena, or the Botanical Garden takes about 10-20 minutes, and the Wild Elephant Valley is a 15-minute walk. For someone like me who prefers to avoid major tourist traps, this distance was perfect.
2. **Excellent Service**: Even during the off-season, I was able to arrange a pickup service last minute using a 7-seater business van. They also offered three meals a day, Chinese-style simple meals, which were decent. Considering they were complimentary, it really added to the emotional value of the stay.
3. **Mall Accessibility**: The hotel is right next to a mall with direct elevator access, making dining and shopping incredibly convenient. Our room was on the very end, but we didn't experience any noise issues.
4. **Responsive PR/Staff**: I booked a family room, but after spending an afternoon there, I found the elevator noise to be bothersome. The hotel promptly upgraded us to a two-bedroom suite, which was 300 RMB more expensive, and as an apology, they provided a children's toiletry set. During our four-day stay, we also received fruit plates on two of those days. A big thank you to our butler, Coco, for her excellent service.
Cons:
1. **Family Room Location**: My biggest surprise was that the family room was right next to the elevator, separated by just one wall. Normally, hotels place guest rooms a bit further from elevators or use the space next to them for linen closets. Here, the headboard wall of the family room was directly against the elevator shaft, and the noise inside the room was even louder than being inside the elevator. The hotel mentioned that all family rooms are next to elevators, which I find very puzzling. Of course, as I mentioned, the hotel upgraded us for free, which I'm very grateful for, but I still hope they address this issue.
2. **Lack of Security**: There's no access control between the guest rooms and the outside, meaning non-guests can walk directly to the room doors. Especially with the hotel being adjacent to a mall, this feels a bit unsafe, and I hope they improve security.
3. **Non-Smart Toilets**: The two-bedroom suite, perhaps due to lower occupancy, did not have smart toilets.
Suggestion:
The staff didn't seem to smile much and appeared a bit unhappy with their jobs. Perhaps improving employee benefits or providing training would help. A simple smile and a 'good morning' can significantly enhance the guest experience and emotional value.
Overall, I was very satisfied with my stay. Perhaps the king and twin rooms are their main offerings. I would choose to stay here again next time, but I definitely won't be booking a family room or kids' room again! 😂
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