LLingxiacigeshouI specifically came to observe this place during my trip, curious about its story.
It's only about 2 kilometers from the highway. Even though it's pitch black at night, it's not that difficult to drive. The area, including around the hotel, is still undeveloped, and it's over 20 kilometers from the county town. So, after 8 PM, there's practically no food available. The hotel has a small shop where you can buy snacks, but forget about delivery. During the day, you can go to the county town, to Dushan Grand Hotel, and experience 'palatial treatment.' Even if there are only two of you, you'll start with a large private room, with no minimum spend. However, from the hotel to the Grand Hotel, the food can only be described as very average, and Guizhou cuisine is heavy-handed and rough, though the portions are generous. Be cautious with shrimp paste beef; most people aren't used to it. The beef is tough to chew, and those accustomed to Chaoshan beef will find it hard to adapt. Plus, the lingering smell of shrimp paste on your clothes is truly indescribable.
The room itself is large and quite clean. The air conditioning is sufficient; even with temperatures only a few degrees at night, the room can maintain around 27 degrees Celsius. It's quiet, and the hot water is fast and plentiful. There are plenty of parking spaces. The complimentary bottled water is good.
The hotel's main attractions are its lobby and exterior. However, in my opinion, it's definitely not comparable to those high-end brands costing over a thousand, as many reviews claim. This is due to many details. For instance, the toiletries, the cobwebs on the wall decor behind the bed, the high curb when entering the elevator area from the underground parking (making it difficult to drag luggage), and the inexplicably steep slope of the underground parking lot which scraped my car's undercarriage several times. Also, there are design issues with the drainage in the room; unpleasant odors emanate from both the sink and the toilet. The buffet, however, is affordable; I've never seen a dinner buffet for 58 RMB per person. The quality of dishes from the Chinese restaurant needs improvement. Noodles are better than rice dishes.
The minor issues that arose were handled with sincerity by the hotel. It's clear they value their guests and are very cautious. Currently, most guests are tour groups that arrive at night and leave first thing in the morning, so it's mostly empty during the day. This place is suitable for a few days of relaxation, especially in the summer for the hot spring pools.
Note: The tall girl at the front desk on the second day, right up until checkout, deserves praise. I liked her service style.
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