ROYGEM Hotel, Liuyang

The room was fantastic. I checked out three other hotels before finally choosing this one. If you have high standards for your accommodation, this is definitely the place to book. It's a no-brainer!

The hotel is located in what feels like an older part of town, yet it's only a short drive to the Sky Theater. The room was spacious, and the shower featured a rain shower head. The bathroom fixtures and hardware were American standard – not overtly luxurious, but definitely feeling high-quality. The Seven Plus toiletries were a pleasant surprise, offering great value for this price point. The hotel provides complimentary afternoon tea with a decent selection, including grape juice and machine-brewed espresso (though no lattes). We unfortunately had to skip the business meal because we were rushing to see the fireworks and couldn't wait until after 5 PM; the front desk had described it as merely two boxed meals anyway. The breakfast offerings were plentiful, and the noodles were particularly tasty. A delightful surprise was finding a beautiful small outdoor swimming pool. Upon check-out, we were given a thoughtful parting gift: homemade puffed rice, a small snack from Cha Yan Yue Se, and a compact mirror. This level of genuine thoughtfulness is truly rare and much appreciated. The only minor drawback was parking during a fireworks weekend. Spaces were quite limited, with the underground lot already full when we arrived in the afternoon. At night, we could distinctly hear sounds from the more remote village road behind the hotel.