Jiuzhaigou Hotels with Kitchens

"This comment follows the previous one. The next day, we visited Jiuzhaigou. Jiuzhaigou's beauty goes without saying; you can experience it for yourself. It's a leisurely walk from here to the entrance, not too far, about half an hour. It was also quite quiet at night. In the morning, there was some noise from other tour groups downstairs, but they were leaving around the time we were getting up, so it wasn't a big deal. This place is very close to the direct train to Jiuzhaigou Huanglong Station. Before you go, remember to buy your tickets in advance and calculate your high-speed train departure time. It takes two hours to get there, so generally allow three hours for booking tickets. I'd also like to share pictures of the dinner from the previous night; it was all home-cooked, but the stir-fry was delicious."

"First off, the owner's service was truly outstanding. They'd proactively call to arrange pick-up/drop-off, including transfers to scenic spots or nearby areas. We even received a complimentary upgrade to a mountain-view room! Free snacks were provided, and there's a common area perfect for dining, socializing, and unwinding. Plenty of eateries surround the property, so food is never an issue, and you can also order takeout/delivery. The room was spotlessly clean, fully equipped, and the toilet and shower areas were thoughtfully separated. A projector is also available, making it ideal for both couples and families. Outside the window, majestic mountains; inside, a wonderful atmosphere with delightful company."

"I found this hotel by chance. It was newly opened, so I booked one night with the mentality of giving it a try. The hotel offers free parking. The housekeeper guided me to park and helped me take my luggage to the front desk. The girl was very enthusiastic. The hotel is about ten minutes' drive from the entrance of Jiuzhaigou, which is an acceptable distance. It is a stand-alone hotel with a great sense of design. It has a swimming pool and a warm courtyard design. The room is designed in a wabi-sabi style and is clean and tidy. The bed is very comfortable, with a moderate hardness and softness. The stir-fried dishes for breakfast taste good, the freshly ground red dates and soy milk are very fragrant, and the porridge is also delicious."

"Very cost-effective homestay, 5 points of full praise, after staying for one night, and staying for another night, health is reassuring, the supplies provided by the homestay can be benchmarked against four-star and five-star hotels, no pressure mattresses, zero pressure pillows, projection, smart equipment, smart toilet, quiet accommodation, recommended. Although the meal is simple, for those who are traveling at this altitude, don't eat too much to relax."

"My unforgettable six-day stay at Risai Valley concluded with two glasses of Perrier Jouet. From Butler Jasmine's traditional Hada welcome to her personal send-off after her night shift, my entire stay was as flawless and radiant as the golden wheel knot she gifted me upon departure. The hotel confirmed my reservation a week prior to my arrival, and the butler created a WeChat group for me the day before. As an introvert like myself, who prefers minimal disturbance, Jasmine seemed to intuitively understand my preference. Throughout my stay, beyond necessary reminders and immediate responses to my requests, the butler group ensured interference was kept to a minimum. Upon arriving at the hotel and entering the grounds, my first impression instantly brought back memories of Hoshinoya Karuizawa years ago. Both share a harmonious integration of man-made landscapes with natural backdrops, devoid of any awkward juxtapositions or artificial embellishments. This made me entirely content exploring the grounds throughout my stay. Later, I began to appreciate their distinct characteristics: Hoshinoya's abundant water features lend it a softer elegance, while Risai Valley Secluded Resort's dominant elements of wood, stone, mountains, and forests, combined with its Tibetan-Qiang essence, create a blend of strength and grace, resulting in a rugged yet beautiful grandeur. Jasmine meticulously introduced me to the room's design, structure, and thoughtful touches, allowing me to truly appreciate Master Jaya's integration and interpretation of ancient Eastern civilization with modern concepts. Her narrative clearly conveyed her identification with and pride in the hotel's philosophy. As she spoke, it felt as if she were proudly showcasing her own home, not just her workplace. I've stayed at many excellent, even top-tier, hotels in China with superb hardware (including scenery and facilities). However, the exceptional experience at this secluded resort stemmed not just from its hardware, but even more so from its meticulous attention to detail. On the day of check-in, it was relentlessly rainy and only 6 degrees Celsius. Immediately after I settled in, Jasmine arranged for staff to bring me a pot of warm ginger tea. Noticing that I often read in my room, housekeeping placed a delicate ******* bookmark on the coffee table. On the only half-day I left the property to visit Jiuzhaigou, Jasmine asked me on my way back if I'd like a bubble bath drawn in advance, and also prepared a steam eye mask to help relieve my fatigue. After my first spa session, upon learning I liked agarwood essential oil, the manager specifically instructed the therapist to use it again when scheduling my second session. At Bori Muju, seeing my indecision over meal choices, the staff proactively offered the menu from Montagna (another restaurant) and thoughtfully provided different flavored chili sauces for me to try with my meal. Upon learning I liked the hotel's special bath salts, not only did housekeeping replenish several jars, but Jasmine also thoughtfully included two extra jars in my farewell gift. Encountering any staff member on the grounds, I was always met with warm greetings and courtesies, as if they were welcoming friends and family... It was these thoughtful details and care that made this getaway so delightful and perfect. My stay was almost impeccable. If I had to find fault, during peak periods, the hotel's breakfast buffet opens multiple sections, offering a wide and clear selection. However, on regular days, there's only one breakfast serving area. While categories are consolidated, items like milk still need to be requested from staff, and the breakfast set menu isn't always proactively offered. The quality of breakfast items like European breads and baguettes could be improved; however, the complimentary pre-dinner sourdough rye bread was truly delightful. For the complimentary afternoon tea set, both the yak meat scones and plain scones were excellent. Other French desserts, however, were a bit too rich for my taste. If the SPA's primary focus is sound healing with singing bowls, I personally believe the background music should be turned off to achieve a purer therapeutic experience. Of course, these minor points don't overshadow the overall excellence. As Jasmine explained to me, 'Risai' means 'village' in *******. The hotel aims to integrate itself into the local ******* villages like one, and for its guests, beyond providing a unique secluded experience, it hopes they feel like they've returned home, becoming cherished members of the Ritz-Carlton family of ladies and gentlemen."

"Service 👍🏻 There's a butler service available; I contacted them via WeChat and received a quick response. All the hotel staff were very friendly, especially the receptionist who reminded me of off-peak times for entering the scenic area, preventing me from crowding into the park with large groups. When checking out, because my reserved vehicle was quite large and it was during peak traffic hours, the hotel parking lot was also full, making it difficult to turn around. The receptionist helped me push my luggage to the ramp to get in the car – a big thumbs up! The hotel also provides a shuttle to the scenic area in the morning; for the return trip, guests take a taxi. Due to severe traffic from 4-7 pm, after leaving the scenic area at 5 pm, I decided not to take a taxi and walked back to the hotel, a journey of about 45 minutes. I found it acceptable. This time, I traveled alone. On my second night, a minor incident occurred. This highlighted the importance of the hotel's butler service, and the butler was very attentive, responding almost instantly. I'd like to share this with you: at 3:10 am, while I was sound asleep, all the lights in the room suddenly turned on automatically, and then all the curtains and sheers opened automatically. Because I was still half asleep and drowsy, I couldn't fully wake up and wasn't reacting. I thought I was on a long-haul flight, and the flight attendant was turning on the lights to let everyone have breakfast. When I came to, it felt surreal. Luckily, the lights came on first, so I could see no one else in the room. If I had been in complete darkness, and all the curtains had suddenly opened, I would have been terrified. I inquired with the housekeeper, and it turned out that the Jiuzhaigou power company had conducted inspections and repairs at 2 AM, causing a power outage throughout the area. Power was restored around 3:10 AM, and the hotel's system restarted. Thankfully, the 24-hour housekeeper service provided an answer and reassured me; otherwise, I don't know if I could have slept at all. Cleanliness: The room and bedding were generally clean. I saw the housekeeping staff diligently mopping the floor. Every morning, female staff members clean the outdoor hot tub. However, since the hot tub is next to the parking lot, facing the hotel entrance, I didn't use it, so I don't know what the experience was like. I have a small suggestion: the housekeeping staff could pay more attention to the coffee table in the room. There were traces of the previous guest's use and teacup stains on the table, which I cleaned myself. Facilities: I booked the hotel's most expensive room. Due to a change in my itinerary, I booked closer to my departure date, which increased the price to an average of 1621 yuan per night for two nights. However, I personally felt the room facilities didn't justify the price. First, the air conditioner was extremely noisy. I initially thought it was just my personal intolerance for noise, but while having breakfast, I overheard another guest asking their companion, ”Is your air conditioner very loud?” 😅 It turned out I wasn't the only one who felt this way. My solution was to turn off the air conditioner, open the balcony door, close the screen door, and go to sleep. Fortunately, the evenings in mid-October were relatively cool. The showerhead in the bathroom was powerful, with plenty of hot water, but the drain in the bathroom was very slow. Additionally, the bathroom door's overflow prevention was poor; after a shower, half the water overflowed outside the door, flowing into the toilet and the room door. The staff quickly came to mop the floor, but due to the large amount of water, it took them some time to finish."

"Overall really nice stay, hotel near Jiuzhaigou park entrance. Warm welcome with local Chinese snacks and two bottles of water. Can take Didi (2€) to the entrance. The front desk staff really helpful and the rooms are clean and sufficient for a short stay. Breakfast was simple. Only bad thing was the noise from the nearby rooms."

"Pros: The hotel was clean, and the bed was quite comfortable. Upon hearing I had a headache, the owner generously offered a complimentary oxygen tank. Cons: 1. The soundproofing in the room was exceptionally poor. It was constantly noisy from 6 AM, with ******* music, creaking wooden stairs, and children shouting. I couldn't sleep well at all and felt completely drained. 2. There doesn't seem to be a shuttle service to scenic spots. After breakfast around 9 AM, I mentioned to the owner that I hadn't rested well, and they simply told us to take a taxi ourselves. 3. The bathroom was a bit run-down, and the showerhead was rusty. The toilet cubicle was extremely small; as a man, I couldn't use it properly and had to lean sideways to avoid my face hitting the wall. 4. The projector was crooked. I spent a long time trying to adjust it manually, but it stayed crooked, and the image wasn't very clear. The clarity needs significant improvement. 5. There were spiders right at the entrance, which my friend traveling with me found quite off-putting."

"Facilities: Complete and advanced, easy to use. Hygiene: Excellent hygiene, and the room had a pleasant aromatherapy. Environment: Beautiful and quiet, with convenient transportation, free parking, and paid coffee. Service: Excellent service, and the front desk was very helpful."

"I rarely comment on merchants, but this stay experience is great. I can’t help but share that the room facilities are very good, the sanitation is very clean, it is not close to the road and it is quiet. It is a few steps away from the supermarket and various restaurants. There is a small courtyard on the first floor where children can play freely. There is also a cool roof on the roof where you can have a drink and see the scenery. It is recommended to live in a room on the first floor with children. The boss is kind and kind, the staff is kind and kind, and the kitchen aunt is good at cooking and eating the taste of home. If you need to see the ancient love to buy tickets, you can directly find the boss to book tickets, the price is very cost-effective, and the efficiency is high. In short, friends who like the homestay, this small shop will definitely not regret the choice."