Top 1 Must-Stay Homestay in Kunming

Kunming, a city with eternal spring, always heals the soul with its slow pace and unique charm. This time, staying at Ananas Camelia Anshe·Kaimili Hotel felt like a French romantic spot tailor-made for artsy youth! From the French restaurant in the retro industrial creative park to the terrace overlooking the cityscape, every corner perfectly matches my aesthetic 🍃 📍 Key Highlights: • Prime Location: Inside C86 Creative Park at 86 Dongfeng East Road, a 5-minute walk to Dongfeng Square Metro Station, super convenient for shopping and eating at Nanping Street or daydreaming by Green Lake • Design Masterpiece: A French minimalist space transformed from an old factory, featuring spiral staircases, wrought iron balconies, and distressed brick walls… every snap looks like a scene from the movie "Amélie" • Hidden Gem: A treasure French restaurant on the top floor! The combo of tomahawk steak with Dianhong red wine is amazing, and window seats offer a distant view of Dianchi Lake’s sunset 🏨 Stay Experience: The garden room on the fifth floor amazed me! The spacious 30㎡ room comes with smart curtains, Marshall speakers, and a Dyson hairdryer—a luxury artsy youth package. I especially loved the panoramic floor-to-ceiling bathroom window design; soaking in a petal bath while watching city lights is so atmospheric~ The staff also thoughtfully delivered a handwritten welcome card and a goodnight sweet soup. 📸 Photo Guide: 1. The curved bookshelf wall in the lobby (best natural light at 10 AM) 2. The emerald velvet chairs in the restaurant (recommend wearing a black slip dress) 3. The cast iron railing on the room balcony (use flash at dusk for backlit silhouettes) 4. The diamond-patterned mirror wall in the elevator (a leg-lengthening selfie spot) 🚤 Nearby Activities: • Must-go for boating lovers: 40 minutes by taxi to Haigeng Dam, rent a transparent small boat for 60 RMB/hour to check in at "Kunming’s Little Erhai Lake" • Creative lovers’ paradise: Right downstairs are Puyu Bookstore + Weight Coffee, perfect for spending an afternoon hunting rare art books and sipping Ethiopian pour-over coffee • Secret spot recommendation: The "Rubber" bar in the alley behind the hotel, where jazz meets Pu’er tea cocktails—only locals know about this 💡 Practical Tips: • Remember to book window seats at the French restaurant one day in advance; special menus available on Valentine’s Day and Christmas • Off-season room rates are 400+ RMB including breakfast, super cost-effective; booking on Trip.com with a note "hope for a high floor" may get a surprise upgrade • For Dianchi Lake boating, arrive before 9 AM to avoid tour groups and enjoy the softest light The biggest surprise this time was discovering the secret corner of the rooftop bar—order the "Plateau Rose" special cocktail and watch the Sleeping Beauty silhouette of Western Hills emerge in the dusk. Suddenly, I understood why Wang Zengqi said, "Kunming is always spring." If you also crave a lazy holiday with French elegance, this is the perfect choice!