Liulangdemiaomiaoxiaojie
August 12, 2025
It was quite an experience staying in a century-old historic building. You can still see the original rooftops, and it maintains a distinct international atmosphere.
⭐ **Amenities:** I booked the attic twin room, which was the most budget-friendly option, for two consecutive nights. (Even piecing together various offers, it ended up costing nearly 400 per night, but that's just how it is during peak tourist season.)
* The spring mattress was quite creaky when sat upon.
* The pillows are quite thick, which might be uncomfortable for those accustomed to flatter ones.
* The wooden floors are quite noisy; even light steps cause significant vibration, and you can definitely feel it when kids run riot in the hallway.
* The room lighting is quite dim, with incandescent bulbs, so don't plan on reading in the room at night. However, there's a meditation room and a lounge area between the stairs that are perfect for reading or getting some work done.
* There's a laundry room available: washing costs 3 RMB for 25 minutes, and drying is 15 RMB for 1 hour. However, 1 hour isn't quite enough to fully dry the waistbands of summer pants.
* The bathroom is quite small, though it's clear they've made clever use of the limited space. Still, it's a bit cramped when showering, and the water temperature tends to be on the low side.
* The air conditioning fan speed is preset, allowing only temperature adjustment. Rooms directly facing the vent can feel a constant draft. The first night, 26℃ felt too cold, and even 28℃ on the second night was only marginally better.
* The TV is quite old-fashioned; I switched it on once and didn't bother using it again.
⭐ **Ambiance:** The historic building itself has a rich cultural heritage, and it's delightful just to walk around and explore. From the rooftop, you can spot the church spire nearby – it might not be the best photo spot, but it definitely indicates a desirable, prime location.
⭐ **Service:** Excellent and very thoughtful. They offer free parking, which is a huge plus given how difficult it is to find parking in this area. Since my room was a 'budget' option, breakfast wasn't included. However, their restaurant is conveniently located downstairs, and guests receive a member discount. I ended up eating four meals there during my two-day stay, which gave me a pretty good 'deep dive' experience into their dining.
⭐ **Cleanliness:** Very clean.
❤️ **Important note:** The historic building doesn't have an elevator. My room was in the attic on the fourth floor, and after a day of walking 20,000 steps, climbing those stairs left my legs like jelly. Definitely something to keep in mind!
Original TextTranslation provided by Google
