GuanFangJiuDian properties in Lijiang

The hotel's views are absolutely incredible. You can see the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain stretching along the city's axis, and it was so relaxing to just sit on the sofa by myself in the evening, lost in thought. They provide complimentary cookies every day, which are a nice little pre-meal snack. While the revolving restaurant on the top floor no longer rotates, enjoying dinner with the night view is still a treat, and the prices aren't too bad. The hotel's location is excellent, very close to the ancient city. Tour groups usually offer pick-up and drop-off services right at the hotel, and the surrounding amenities are convenient, making everything very accessible.

This is a typical old hotel with a typical old-school atmosphere. When I booked, I saw that it offered butler service, but it didn't. Fortunately, the room attendant in the courtyard where my room was located was always available, so I could ask her if I needed anything. Other services were basically non-existent. The breakfast wasn't up to five-star hotel standards, honestly. The variety and quality were average, though the freshly cooked rice noodles were okay. The room was incredibly dated and had a stale smell. Even leaving the doors and windows open for long periods of time didn't help. A renovation is needed, or else such a beautiful garden would be wasted. My booking included a shuttle to the station, but the front desk had no idea. Fortunately, I confirmed it a day in advance and they arranged a car for the next day. Overall, the hotel's ambiance and location are good, but the rooms and service leave much room for improvement.