Anantara Xishuangbanna Resort, overlooking the Luosuo River, is an inviting heaven for those seeking a breath-taking natural sanctuary or a discovery of the ancient culture that shaped this region of Asia. Anantara Xishuangbanna’s refined luxury provide an indulgent backdrop for explorations through China’s oldest and largest botanical garden, diverse ethnic tribal villages, and hillside tea plantations that produce the world-renowned Pu’er tea.
"Facilities: The hotel was built a while ago, so the facilities are a bit old. However, most things work well, except for the hairdryer. Nowadays, brushless motor hairdryers are standard and even affordable from domestic brands like Laifen. The old-fashioned hairdryer was really inconvenient due to its weak airflow; I recommend replacing it.
Hygiene: It's clean, and housekeeping is quick. Every evening, staff come to draw the curtains, empty the trash, and place white towels and slippers by the bed – a nice touch of ritual and detail.
Environment: The views are incredible. The hotel itself is a rainforest. If you visit the Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden without a guide and just look around, you'll find that much of what you see there is already within the hotel grounds.
Service: Excellent, with prompt responses. A quick call for the shuttle bus brings it right away. Every staff member I encountered greeted me with a warm smile. The spa treatment was very comfortable. The travel photography session was also great; the photographer guided us throughout, making it easy even for those who don't often pose for photos.
The breakfast quality isn't great, and the variety is limited, which feels a bit below the hotel's standard. For this family trip, we stayed 6 nights at Naga in Gaozhuang and 2 nights at Anantara. Anantara's breakfast wasn't even as good as Naga's. We had dinner at Anantara one evening, and the price was unexpectedly high, but the taste wasn't particularly amazing. You can find good, affordable food at restaurants about 100 meters from the hotel entrance.
Overall, the hotel is definitely worth experiencing at least once; it has a beautiful and quiet environment."