Howard Johnson by Wyndham Hotels in Lushan

The hotel offers convenient pickup and drop-off services at both the Lushan Cableway Upper Station and Guling Town, Lushan. When heading out to explore the attractions, there are regular shuttle buses every hour or half-hour from the scenic area's designated stops, which is incredibly convenient, reassuring, and thoughtfully arranged. The hotel boasts stunning sunset views. You can take a short walk down to Baiyun Valley for a closer look or simply enjoy them from the hotel's fish pond. The room was clean, and the bedding was dry and comfortable. A particularly thoughtful touch was the daily provision of foot bath tubs and hot water, perfect for soaking tired feet after a long day of sightseeing and relieving fatigue. They also offered complimentary milk, snacks, and fruit beverages. While individual room amenities, such as the smart toilet, were quite good, I believe there's room for improvement in the overall comfort and practicality of the hardware. For instance, the marble shelf in the shower, intended for toiletries, was concave in the middle. This meant the hotel's small bottles of toiletries and my own had to be propped against the edge or laid flat. The smart toilet, though high-tech, was a bit startling at times; it would automatically open and close its lid when the room card was inserted or when I approached to use the trash bin. 😜 On the third day of our stay, we returned to the room in the evening to find no complimentary drinking water and had to request it from a staff member. Additionally, the foot bath water in the thermos was scalding hot, despite the cap indicating 'comfortable water temperature.' Thankfully, I'm usually cautious and tested the water first, preventing a burn. I suggest more attention to these minor details for improvement.