Accommodations in China

Beijing New World Centre Tongpai Hotel

Beijing

Beijing New World Centre Tongpai Hotel is situated in the heart of Beijing’s central business district, just moments from the Chongwenmen metro station. You’ll be within walking distance of Tiananmen Square and the popular Wangfujing shopping street. The hotel is also integrated with the New World Shopping Center, accessible directly from the 5th floor.

You’ll stay in a 32 m² standard room with city views. The room comes equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, a safety box, a minibar, an electric kettle, and Wi-Fi. Complimentary bottled water is provided throughout your stay. The room is furnished with either a double bed or two single beds, as well as a sofa and a desk, giving you plenty of space to unwind after a day of sightseeing. The bathroom features a shower and is stocked with toiletries, a bathrobe, slippers, and a hairdryer.

If you’d like to keep fit while you’re away, there’s access to the hotel gym. Or, if you prefer to relax, you can enjoy a game of pool or billiards.

The hotel also boasts several inviting bars and atmospheric restaurants, where you can enjoy a choice of local specialities and international cuisine.

This will provide you with a perfectly located base featuring excellent transport links and a wide range of amenities, offering you the ideal starting point to experience both the city’s classic attractions and its modern, vibrant atmosphere.


Dong Fang Hotel

Beijing

Dong Fang Hotel is centrally located in a lovely, quie, local area where you gain a good insight into everyday life in Beijing. On your doorstep, you will find small grocery stores and restaurants where you will see the locals queuing in the morning. In the small, cosy streets around the hotel, you will find the iconic hutong streets, which ooze culture.

The Temple of Heaven Park is located about a 15-minute walk from the hotel, and Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City are relatively close.

Dong Fang Hotel has a total of 288 rooms decorated in warm colours with dark wood furnishings. All rooms have air conditioning, Wi-Fi, tea and coffee making facilities, a TV and a bathroom with toiletries and a hair dryer.

The hotel has a lovely courtyard garden where you can relax and watch Chinese tourists practising Tai chi.

There is also a Chinese restaurant, while Western dishes are served at the “Old House 1918 Coffee Shop”.


Buddha Zen Hotel

Chengdu

Buddha Zen Hotel is a charming hotel in traditional Chinese style located in the heart of Chengdu’s Old Town. The hotel is close to the historic Wenshu Monastery and is surrounded by picturesque streets with traditional tea houses and small, charming shops, which together create an authentic atmosphere that is hard to find anywhere else.

The rooms are elegantly decorated in Chinese style with wooden furniture and fine details. They are all equipped with modern facilities such as air conditioning, Wi-Fi, safety box, tea and coffee making facilities and a flat-screen TV. The bathrooms are modern and newly renovated. Here you will find bathrobe, slippers, hairdryer and sundry toiletries.

In the hotel’s restaurant, you can enjoy both local and international dishes. There are also many exciting restaurants in the local area where you can explore the Chinese food scene.


Peony Hotel

Luoyang

The Peony Hotel is centrally located in Luoyang’s commercial area, close to restaurants, tea houses and the Jianhe River. Just a few minutes’ walk from the hotel, you will find Wangcheng Park, one of the city’s largest parks, planted with more than 10,000 peonies and one of the main celebration venues of the world-famous annual peony festival.

The hotel rooms are furnished with elegant dark wood furniture and are all equipped with Wi-Fi, a TV, air conditioning, an electric kettle and a safe. Each room also has its own bathroom, featuring a hair dryer and toiletries.

The hotel restaurant serves both Western and traditional Chinese dishes, and you can sit and enjoy a drink in the bar at the end of an eventful day. You might also like to treat yourself to a relaxing massage, a sauna, or a visit to the beauty salon. If you wish to be active, you can also make use of the gym facilities or play a game of chess, poker, billiards or table tennis.


Jinjiang Metropolo Classiq

Shanghai

The beautiful Jinjiang Metropolo Classiq hotel is housed in a historic building in the Huangpu District, which is buzzing with art, design, European architecture and culinary experiences. On its doorstep is the busy Nanjing East Road shopping street, and just a 2-minute walk from the hotel is The Bund, the popular waterfront.

The rooms are beautifully decorated in calm colours and feature Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a safe, tea and coffee making facilities, an iron and ironing board, a TV, a telephone and free bottled mineral water. The bathroom offers a shower, a hair dryer and toiletries.

The hotel also has a bar and restaurant, and a fabulous breakfast buffet is served every morning.chi


ManXin Hotel

Xi’an

Xi’an is a melting pot of cultures! The city buzzes with life, and you will be staying right in the heart of it all at the beautiful Hotel ManXin, which is the old Xi’an Bell Tower Hotel.

The hotel is within walking distance of the Bell Tower, the Drum Tower, the Old City Wall and the vibrant Muslim quarter.

The hotel’s 130 rooms are bright and modern. All offer air conditioning, Wi-Fi, cable TV, a minibar, a kettle and an en suite bathroom with free toiletries.

In the hotel’s breakfast restaurant, a large and delicious selection of both Western and Chinese-inspired food awaits you every day in the large breakfast buffet.

Outside the hotel, you will find restaurants and great shops.


New West Street Hotel – Grand Wing

Yangshuo

The New West Street Hotel is a mere 10-minute walk from Yangshuo town centre and just steps away from the famous West Street, where Western and Eastern culture flow into one. Across from the hotel, you will find the scenic Yangshuo Park, where you can see the locals doing Tai-chi in the morning, or climb the steps up to the pagoda on the limestone mountain and enjoy the view of the town and the green mountains surrounding it.

The hotel has a total of 142 elegant rooms furnished with elegant dark wood furniture and decorative carpets and paintings. All rooms have Wi-Fi, TV, air conditioning, a telephone, a fridge and a safe, not to mention an en suite bathroom with a hair dryer and toiletries.

A continental breakfast is served in the hotel restaurant, where you can also enjoy your lunch and dinner and enjoy traditional Chinese dishes. After an exciting day of sightseeing, you can enjoy a drink in the hotel bar, which is open around the clock.


The Bamboo Leaf Yangshuo

Yangshuo

The Bamboo Leaf Yangshuo is a welcoming place set in peaceful surroundings just outside Yangshuo. The hotel sits in a small village, a short walk from both the Li River and the paths that lead into town. Here, you’re surrounded by karst peaks and lush countryside, and the atmosphere is relaxed from the moment you arrive. West Street, Yangshuo’s lively centre with cafés, restaurants, and little shops, is about 5 km away. You can use the hotel’s shuttle bus, which runs several times a day, making it easy to get to and from town.

There are 29 rooms in total, and you’ll usually stay in a Standard Room, which is bright and spacious with simple, warm décor. Wooden details and soothing colours create a pleasant atmosphere, and the room opens onto a balcony with a table and chairs. Here you can sit outside and enjoy views of the mountains or the village below. The room also comes with either a double bed or two single beds, air conditioning, a minibar, tea and coffee facilities, and free Wi-Fi. The bathroom is bright and functional, with essential toiletries.

The outdoor pool looks out over the valley and mountains and is the perfect spot to unwind after a day of exploring.

The hotel has a rooftop restaurant serving Chinese dishes and simple international classics in relaxed surroundings. It’s a lovely place to start the day or round off the evening as the light fades over the mountains.


Yangshuo Courtyard Hotel

Yangshuo

Yangshuo Courtyard Hotel is set in peaceful surroundings in Yangshuo, close to the Li Jiang River. It’s located around 4 km from West Street, the lively heart of the town filled with shops, restaurants and evening entertainment. Staying here means you’re away from the noise and traffic, yet only a short taxi ride from the vibrant atmosphere whenever you fancy it.

With just 29 rooms, the atmosphere is calm and intimate. All rooms come with Wi-Fi, air conditioning to adjust the temperature according to the season, and a safety box for your personal belongings. Each room also features a private balcony overlooking the lush, green surroundings. The bathroom includes a shower and a hairdryer.

The restaurant serves breakfast made up of traditional Chinese dishes, offering an authentic start to the day and a taste of the local cuisine.

The outdoor area is an essential part of the experience. The garden is landscaped with pathways, greenery and cosy seating areas. During the day, it offers a tranquil spot to rest between excursions, while in the evening, guests often gather under twinkling string lights to enjoy a relaxed atmosphere where time seems to slow down.


Yangshuo Mountain Retreat

Yangshuo

Located in breathtaking surroundings with leafy trees and green limestone mountains on the banks of the Yulong River just outside Yangshuo is the serene Yangshuo Mountain Retreat. Find your inner peace, immersed in the stunning nature.

The stylish rooms are furnished with traditional Chinese beds and calming colours on the walls. In each room, there is air conditioning, a minibar, a safe, Wi-Fi and an en suite bathroom, but there is no TV or telephone, allowing you to enjoy the wonderful, relaxing surroundings to the full.

The hotel’s restaurant serves both local specialities and Western favourites, all made from fresh, local produce. You can choose to eat the delicious food inside the restaurant, or you can sit out at the riverside dining tables and enjoy the nature.

In the hotel’s Bamboo Bar, you can sit in the comfy bamboo sofas in the lounge area, where you can play board games, read a book or listen to relaxing music while sipping one of the bar’s long list of cocktails. In the summer, you can be cooled down by the cool air of the bar’s air conditioning, and in winter you can let the warmth of the fire’s flames cocoon you.

Price for upgrade:
Rearview room, 3 nights Per person from:  £60

Yangshuo Riverside Resort

Yangshuo

Yangshuo Riverside Resort sits in peaceful surroundings on the banks of the Yulong River, a lush, green area just outside Yangshuo. A stay here includes views of the karst peaks and the small paths that follow the river. The resort’s location strikes a lovely balance between tranquillity and proximity to the area’s highlights, and you’re within easy reach of both the Yulong Valley and Yangshuo’s lively centre.

The resort is larger than many other places to stay in the area and offers rooms that are considerably more spacious than is typical here. As standard, you’ll stay in a River View Room of around 50 m². The décor is classic and elegant, with dark wood details, muted colours, and large windows that flood the room with natural light. Expect twin beds or a double bed, a sofa, a desk, and a flat-screen TV. The room also includes a minibar, kettle, wardrobe, air conditioning, and Wi-Fi. From the balcony, you have views of the garden – a perfect place to start the day with a steaming cup of tea or coffee. The private bathroom is spacious and comes with both a shower and a separate bath. You’ll have a bathrobe, slippers, a hairdryer, and complimentary toiletries.

The resort has an outdoor pool you can enjoy on warm days, and the natural surroundings make it easy to unwind. You can also use the resort’s gym if you’d like to stay active during your stay, or hire bicycles and explore the area at your own pace.

The resort’s restaurant serves both Chinese dishes and simple international classics. You can choose between indoor and outdoor seating, and many prefer to sit outside to enjoy views of the garden and the surrounding mountains.

Price for upgrade from Yangshuo Courtyard Hotel, 3 nights:
River View Room Per person from:  £242
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Millie Davies

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