Youyang County Hotels with balcony

We had a wonderful stay at Ancient Town Manshi.Xiaoqi B&B. Perfect location!! The highlight of our experience was definitely the warm hospitality from the lovely young couple who run the place—they were incredibly friendly, attentive, and always ready to help. We booked both the family room and the 3-bedroom suite, and were very pleased with the comfort and space. The balconies offered absolutely stunning views, making it a perfect spot to relax and take in the scenery. The shower facilities were also excellent—modern, clean, and very enjoyable hot shower after a day out. One thoughtful touch that really stood out was the host personally picking us up from the carpark and guiding us to the accommodation, which made our arrival smooth and stress-free. They also kindly provided breakfast, which was a great way to start the day. And of course, the adorable cats around the property added an extra charm to the stay! Overall, we highly recommend this B&B for its beautiful views, comfortable rooms, and exceptional hospitality. We would gladly return again.

For those of us who have been to many ancient towns and stayed in many homestays, the service of this inn is really speechless. Because we were traveling with 5 elderly people, I was very selective when booking the B&B in Gongtan Ancient Town. After seeing the introduction and pictures of the inn, I thought the hardware (separate wet and dry areas in the toilet and bathroom, shower with heater) was good. I also read everyone's comments saying that the service was also very good, so I finally decided to choose Xirongxuan. However, all the unpleasantness started from the second call to the boss. We arrived at the parking lot around 5 o'clock after visiting the Three Natural Bridges and the Ground Crack. Our chartered car driver asked me to contact the boss to pick us up. According to previous experience, when entering the ancient town, the boss or staff would usually come out to pick us up. However, when I called the boss for the first time, the boss specified that we get off at the north gate parking lot and let us take the scenic area's sightseeing bus to the homestay (2 yuan per person). Okay, no problem, we came in by ourselves. However, there were only cars but no drivers in the parking lot. I looked around but didn't see anyone. I had no choice but to call the boss again. At this time, the boss still emphasized that I should find a driver. When I said there was no one, he reluctantly said, ”Then I'll pick you up.” After waiting for a few minutes, the boss finally showed up. Knowing that there were six of us, he drove a small car that could only seat four at most, including the luggage. I said that some of us could wait for him in the parking lot and asked him to pick us up again. The boss's answer was, ”The other two of you can walk in by yourselves. It's only a few hundred meters away.” Oh my God, he asked us to find it by ourselves in an ancient town we had never been to, not to mention how tired we were after climbing the mountain for a whole day. After my repeated requests, the boss said that he would pick me up again, but I had to wait (I later learned that because it was a one-way street, he had to go around in a circle, so he was unwilling to do so). I brought three elders and followed the boss to the B&B first. The boss dropped us off at the bottom of the B&B. Only then did I realize that it was a long and steep flight of steps to get to the B&B. I didn’t see anyone else coming to pick us up, so I carried a big bag and a 20-inch suitcase on my back. The three elders followed me and we began to climb up. After climbing a few steps, I looked up and saw a woman in pajamas looking at us at the door of the B&B. I thought it was another guest. She kept watching us climb up. When there were only a few steps left, she suddenly ran over and said, ”Let me help you.” It turned out to be the proprietress. There were only a few steps left. You pretended to come over to help us with our luggage. What were you doing before? The proprietress said arrogantly that she was not in good health. Is poor health a reason for you to treat guests like this? It's really ridiculous. Or if you said sorry when you saw me and said you were not feeling well and couldn't help you, I would have accepted it. The couple really aren't suited to running a B&B, or rather they should hire some helpers. The two of them can only be bosses. The next day after checking out, we had to go to the pier to take a boat and take our luggage with us. The night before, the boss said he would help us book a scenic spot bus to take us. After the pick-up, I would rather spend money to take the scenic spot bus. The next morning the boss said he would give us a ride, but the prerequisite was that two of us had to walk to the dock by ourselves. My anger, which had already subsided, was instantly ignited again. Really, why are you so unwilling to do something like stepping on the accelerator when you're driving? What's more, from what I observed that night, there were only six of us in three rooms in the entire inn. Then the boss asked me for the phone number of our chartered driver. At this time, I really didn't want him to take us there, but the elder kept persuading me. I told him that he could go to the parking lot and I would find a driver to put the luggage away. The boss's service consciousness suddenly awakened and he said he would serve us well, my God. In the end, my three elders still walked to the pier by themselves. This boss is awesome. In the whole inn, only the boss's mother understood how to entertain guests. She always spoke to us politely. There was no service at all in the whole inn. Finally, I want to say that no matter how good the hardware of an inn is, if the service cannot keep up, it will ruin its reputation. B&Bs rely on word of mouth. Maybe the owner of this place is just doing a one-time business, so he doesn't care about the guests' feelings. In fact, even if the conditions of the inn are a little worse, the service is heartwarming and everyone will naturally accept the poor conditions.

Must give a five-star rating! The boss and his wife are very nice! I feel that they can help solve any difficulties. The environment is also very good. There is a river view when you open the window. When we left, the boss's wife was also enthusiastic to help us find a car and carry our luggage. It was a very pleasant stay experience

I have stayed in many homestays, but this one really stands out. The bed is super comfortable, with moderate hardness and softness. I don't want to get up after lying down. There are many books in the public lounge area. You can play and communicate with other guests in your spare time and make new friends. Gongtan Ancient Town is as beautiful as a painting. The slow-paced life really makes people relax physically and mentally. There are bougainvilleas everywhere in the ancient town. The colors are bright and beautiful, and it is super beautiful with the green river water. And the lady at the front desk is really super gentle and nice.

The ”Tingfengyuan” guesthouse in Gongtan Ancient Town was built on the homestead of a professional art critic. It retains elements of Tujia stilted building architecture while incorporating a minimalist, modern Chinese Zen-inspired style. Rustic and elegant, it's a themed guesthouse presented like an ”art gallery,” frequently hosting celebrities from the literary and artistic world. If you have the chance, you should experience its artistic atmosphere.

The room is spacious and clean, with complete sanitary facilities. The location is good, and you can see the Wujiang River flowing slowly from the balcony, which is very pleasant. The breakfast is very generous, with a bowl of porridge, a cup of soy milk, a vegetarian bun, a steamed bun, a piece of corn, a piece of sweet potato, two pieces of fried dough sticks, and an egg. The downside is that the WiFi has not been connected, I hope it can be improved in the future.

The ancient city in the off-season is a bit deserted, and the inn has no guests. After arriving at night, there are not many options for dining. I went to eat the fish recommended by the inn, not to step on thunder. The inn is next to the north gate of the ancient city. You can drive along the street outside the ancient city and walk up the steps. Parking should be possible outside the north gate. It is very convenient to get to the inn, but when we went, the north gate was repaired and it seemed that we could not park. The room facilities are OK, in line with the location of the inn, clean and hygienic. Breakfast is the noodles cooked by the proprietress, okay.

We took a boat from Wanzu to Gongtan Ancient Town. We could see the inn when we got off the boat. We contacted the owner in advance and he received us warmly. Since we booked a room on a better floor, the owner took us to the inn by elevator from the South Gate Visitor Center. The inn has a good location, a large room, and a separate balcony. It's nice to drink tea and chat on the balcony at night.

The room appeared to be very big and I was scared. The bed is tatami and feels infinitely close to these crawling insects. I am very responsive. Small bugs also appeared on the quilt. Don't look up at the ceiling for fear of bugs. In summary, the sleep experience is not good. The shower shower in the bath is a bit dilapidated, and the hot water cannot last the whole process of one person's use. The most important thing is that the water flow is so small that it is not refreshing to wash your hands. The bathing experience of our two girls is not good. The above situation has been reacted to the boss. As for the reply, ha ha.

Nos sentimos muy contentas con el trato que hemos recibido en este hotel. Desde el primer momento en el que nos ayudaron a llegar al hotel, buscándonos en el coche, hasta el día que nos fuimos que nos ayudaron a encontrar la estación de autobuses. Ha sido como una familia para nosotras estos días, la comida que hay en el restaurante es deliciosa y a muy buen precio. La habitación es básica pero está limpia y el aire funciona muy bien. Muy céntrico. Muy recomendable. Si volvemos seguro que será a ver a nuestra familia 🤗