"Here's a detailed review of my stay:
1. **Location**: Excellent. It's a quiet haven within the bustling Dali Ancient City.
2. **Parking**: Very convenient for those driving. There's a parking lot accessible via a small convenience store entrance that leads to the main road. The front desk staff can guide you, making entry and exit easy.
3. **Breakfast**: As someone from the North, I appreciated the option of noodles (they had them!). The congee was delicious, and the rice noodles we tried were also very good. The front desk staff even made us coffee and tea (these drinks are complimentary and can be ordered at any time).
4. **Afternoon Tea**: The complimentary afternoon tea was tasty.
5. **Room**: Spacious, with both an inner courtyard and an outdoor balcony.
6. **Smart Features**: The room is fully smart-enabled, controlled by voice commands ('Xiao Du Xiao Du' – like an Alexa).
7. **Facilities**: Very comprehensive, on par with 4-star hotels and above. There's an automatic hot water dispenser with disposable paper cups that have an insulated, high-quality inner lining (and they use insert-style mineral water, so no hygiene worries). The shower and toilet facilities are excellent. A tip: the toilet is particularly child-friendly, slightly lower than standard, so adults should be mindful when sitting down.
8. **Toiletries**: The hotel provides a good range of toiletries, towels, and especially hair care products, which were very nice.
9. **Room Space**: The room is large, well-laid out, and the furniture is comfortable. I really liked the guesthouse's aesthetic.
10. **Bedding**: The pillows and duvets are comparable in quality to Atour Hotel's sleep series – very comfortable and not noisy at all (I'm using Atour as a reference for better understanding, not an advertisement!).
11. **No Elevator**: There's no elevator, as Dali Ancient City has height restrictions, so it's a three-story building (elevators aren't allowed). However, the front desk staff were incredibly helpful with luggage. The stairs are made of a soft material, which is great for children as it prevents serious bumps if they trip.
12. **Rooftop Terrace**: The rooftop has large sofas for stargazing, a barbecue area with equipment, and offers close-up views of Cangshan mountain – perfect for relaxing, especially at sunset.
13. **Service**: Outstanding! When we arrived from Shuanglang Ancient Town, we took a car to the North Gate. Two front desk staff members came to pick us up in separate electric scooters, so we didn't have to drag our luggage. My friend and I rode one, and the staff member thoughtfully helped us with our bags.
14. **Complimentary Electric Scooter**: The front desk provided a complimentary electric scooter. They charged it the night before and left the keys for us. We rode it to Longkan Wharf to watch the sunrise (A word of caution: there's a large rock near the wharf that tourists can go down to, but I don't recommend it. It's slippery with moss, and a tourist slipped and fell in today, getting soaked. Luckily, others helped, and they were fine).
15. **Departure Service**: When we left, a front desk staff member drove us to the alley entrance in a sightseeing cart and courteously let our car go first. His kindness deserves a special mention.
16. **Breakfast Service**: The breakfast auntie was proactive and warm. She offered us a bowl of congee to try first, explaining that if we liked it, she would provide more, which helps reduce food waste. Thumbs up!
**Summary**: This guesthouse is definitely worth revisiting. It's incredibly thoughtful, and the stay experience was excellent.
**Bonus Tip**: It's about a 10-minute scooter ride from the hotel to Nancai Village, which is a beautiful place well worth a visit!"