Wuzhen Guest House

This time, I stayed in a guesthouse within the Wuzhen Scenic Area, and overall, I was very satisfied with the experience! The room rate already included scenic area tickets, luggage transfer, and a morning tea experience. If you don't want the morning tea experience, you can also choose the breakfast prepared by the guesthouse; it's either one or the other. We stayed in Room 57, a twin room by the water. Its location is pretty central in the scenic area, making it convenient to get anywhere without having to walk a long way to reach the other end of the area. The room overlooks the water, and the river view is absolutely stunning! It's very pleasant to stroll around the room's vicinity in the morning and evening. The room itself was also good; the bedding was comfortable, it came with a mosquito net, and all basic amenities were provided. The host was very nice and friendly. On the day of check-out, we were in a hurry and didn't have time to arrange for luggage transfer. The host even helped us call a car and carry our luggage to the waiting area, which was truly thoughtful. Regarding soundproofing, we did encounter noisy guests in the adjacent room at night. However, most guesthouses within the Wuzhen Scenic Area are converted from old buildings, so their age means limited sound insulation. This is actually a common issue that's hard to avoid in scenic area guesthouses. If there's a situation affecting your rest, the host mentioned that you can directly call the main front desk to file a complaint. Overall, the biggest advantage of staying inside the scenic area is not having to rush. You can take your time to walk around, explore, and experience the atmosphere of Wuzhen at different times of the day. We stayed for one night and were very satisfied overall, especially with the location of Building 57 and its riverside view, which were definite plusses.

Facilities: Extremely well-equipped, featuring mostly official amenities provided by the scenic area. Cleanliness: Genuinely spotless. When we arrived, the room hadn't been cleaned yet, and the housekeeper took about half an hour to prepare it. You could really see the care and effort put into it. We usually use our own travel bed linen sets when staying at hotels, but this time we didn't even need them. Environment: The hotel has a great location and genuinely blew me away. We booked a twin room, which was very spacious and came with a bathtub and a balcony. Sitting on the balcony and enjoying the breeze inside Wuzhen Xizhagu Scenic Area is truly a wonderful feeling—it was even better than the five-star hotel we booked for the following day. Service: Upon arrival, check-in was seamless. Just let the boss know if you need anything, and they will help sort it out. Plus, the hotel breakfast is exceptionally delicious! If you want to experience the scenic area's traditional 'Morning Tea Guest' breakfast, make sure to book in advance.

Not sure why we were given a super tiny room that looked completely different from the photos online. One side of our bed was right against the wall. It was probably assigned by the guy who checked us in. Knowing it was like this, we didn't bother asking the host and just made do for one night, then hurried to check out the next morning. The room was so cramped that two people felt totally suffocated in there! Also, during check-in, even though we were clearly standing in line, the staff insisted we use the self-service kiosk. I mentioned we were using passports, but she insisted it would be fine. As I expected, the first machine didn't work, so we had to switch to another. The second one couldn't read the passports properly either. That male staff member just wasted a ton of time, scanning away and getting absolutely nowhere. It wasn't until I told him to check us in manually and stop wasting time that he finally gave up messing with the machine. I guess he was unhappy about that, which is why he assigned us such a tiny room. People say Wuzhen is the most well-planned scenic spot, but it's a total mess. And that "Morning Tea in the Boat" experience—you have to run around yourself to buy the food and carry it back to the table. Staying at a regular guesthouse is much more convenient. Worst of all, the food was completely tasteless. I suppose the quality is this poor simply because there's no competition. All in all, a huge disappointment! Oh, and when I was checking out, I saw that the rooms downstairs actually matched the photos online—why on earth didn't they give us one of those!!???

The guesthouse is clean and hygienic with an excellent location. Highly recommend staying inside the scenic area as it gives you plenty of time to sightsee. It's a fantastic value, including admission tickets, accommodation, and breakfast. In one word: awesome! 👍

Highly recommend staying inside the Xizhazi Scenic Area—the experience is simply amazing! It even includes two breakfasts. Building 17 homestay has a fantastic environment and a superb location. The overall experience was wonderful, highly recommended!

The room was clean and tidy. Being on the ground floor, the window opened up to a view of a small bridge and flowing water—it was simply stunning, day or night. The surroundings are unbeatable, just fantastic! The owner was exceptionally friendly, even prepared breakfast for us in the morning and gave us some fruit. The service was top-notch and so warm. We couldn't be more satisfied!