JI Hotel (Tianjin Gulou) Reviews

I've stayed at many JI Hotels, but this one was by far the worst. There were three main issues: First, the hotel's facilities are outdated. For a hotel with over 50 rooms per floor, there are only two tiny elevators. Each elevator can barely fit 10 people at full capacity, let alone with luggage and strollers. Half the time, a delivery robot takes up half the space. During peak hours, be prepared to wait endlessly for an elevator. The breakfast restaurant's capacity is also insufficient; this is the first time I've ever had to queue for a table at breakfast. I understand that if the occupancy rate is usually low, they might not need as many facilities, but during holiday peaks, it simply can't cope. Second, several rooms next door seemed to be occupied by families with children who knew each other. They'd leave their doors open and chat loudly past 10 PM, with children making a ruckus. I called the front desk, and they said they'd come up to address it, but whether they did or not, it had no effect. I guess 3-5 year olds just have too much energy, and their parents simply don't care. Third, being close to the bar street, rooms on one side experience loud thumping music after 11 PM. So, for those who struggle with sleep, good luck! All in all, it was a rather unpleasant experience. From now on, I won't blindly choose JI Hotels; I'll definitely do more research beforehand.