Hotels With Breakfast in Shanxi, China

A rather mediocre experience. I've been a Ctrip member for 15 years and rarely leave bad reviews, so I'll give this a passing grade of 3.0. The main reasons for the average experience were: 1. My baby had a fever in the middle of the night and couldn't get up the next day. I wanted to take some breakfast back to the room, but they wouldn't allow it, and the staff's attitude was quite stiff. At over 1700 RMB for two nights for three adults and one child, the price wasn't cheap. Since the hotel couldn't be understanding towards me, I can't be understanding towards them in my rating. 2. There must be floor heating or central air conditioning, because the room was extremely dry, even drier than indoors in Beijing during the heating season.

🌟 Amenities: There's a beautiful fountain ⛲️ at the entrance. I'd wanted to stay here since my first night in Taiyuan, and I finally made it! 🌟 Even though the Kempinski Hotel Taiyuan is a bit older, an old Ferrari is still a Ferrari, right? 🌟 The service was excellent. We sent our luggage over before we even arrived, with the driver. When we called the front desk, they immediately helped us arrange everything. Upon arrival, we just gave our name and our bags were brought right over. It was very thoughtful and heartwarming. 🌟 The breakfast was delicious, and they had my favorite cucumber juice. Breakfast ends at 10:30 AM.

The location is great, near Liuxiang, with plenty of food options and easy access to transportation. On the second day, housekeeping left a note saying they wiped down our luggage. However, on check-in day, the room temperature was around 26 degrees Celsius, and the air circulation was poor. I'd subtly sweat even when doing nothing, though I initially dismissed it as me not being used to the 10-degree outdoor temperature. The next day, after returning from sightseeing, I found the AC on cool, yet the room was still at 27 degrees. The in-room phone to the front desk didn't work, so I used my mobile to call and ask if the high temperature could be adjusted. The front desk replied that the AC system had been broken for the past couple of days and said they'd check if housekeeping had a fan. About half an hour later, a man, not in uniform, knocked and said the hotel had no fans and the AC system was broken, with no solution available. It was already past 11 PM, so I didn't want to engage in a fruitless conversation and let him go. Later, past midnight, I noticed bloodstains on the pillowcase. I felt it wasn't worth bothering with, so I just set the pillow aside and didn't report it to the front desk.

Although it's close to the airport, it was quiet at night. We booked a 360° airport view room, hoping to see planes, but the windows faced a wall, so we couldn't see any, which disappointed my child a bit. The bathroom lighting was too dim, and there was no toilet seat cover, so you'd need to bring your own. The value for money was just okay; we only slept for 7 hours before checking out.

The hotel is decorated in the ancient Chinese style. The location is very good and on one main street. The rooms are very pretty and also decorated in ancient style but also feel new and very clean. the staff is very friendly. And the provided gifts are great 😃 breakfast is also tasty. I would come again.

The staff were so so friendly and super nice!!! Told them it was our honeymoon and there was a handwritten note with fruits and snacks waiting for us on the table. They didn't have to, but they did ☺️ when we left, we were rushing for the train and didn't have time to eat breakfast. The staff were so concerned we were skipping breakfast she quickly packed some food for us to go and even ran after us to pass us cutlery because she forgot to pack some. Would recommend staying here 10/10!

The hotel lobby is grand, perhaps reflecting the local aesthetic with its minority architectural style – tall and impressive. The hotel isn't in the ancient city, so we had to take a taxi there every day, which took about 10-15 minutes. The service was excellent; they delivered a fruit plate daily, which was a very thoughtful touch. Although the hotel has been around for many years, the decor doesn't feel dated. The value for money here is outstanding. Aside from its distance from the ancient city, it completely exceeded expectations for the price. I would definitely choose Yungang Jianguo again when I next visit Datong.

I was truly surprised to find such a magnificent hotel at Yanmenguan. I looked it up and found that it's invested by Yanmenwang Winery and managed by Lihua Hotel Management. It's incredibly well-designed; the bold red and green colors, surprisingly, don't clash at all. The room has a duplex layout, making for a very comfortable stay. The staff are dedicated and professional. I saw some reviews mentioning parking issues, but that was probably during the May Day holiday. During our stay, we were able to park right in front of our room. The only downside is the lack of EV charging stations, but since it's likely in its soft opening phase, I expect that to be resolved later.

I highly recommend Shanxi Grand Hotel as Taiyuan's state guesthouse, especially the new JinYue building. You get to enjoy the convenient location of Shanxi Grand Hotel while experiencing a smart, modern stay. Before I arrived, I was a bit confused by the room types at Shanxi Grand Hotel, but then I realized that all rooms with 'Guo Feng' in their name are in the new building. I recommend the Guo Feng Deluxe Room – the facilities are new, the space is generous, and the layout is well-designed. The only downside is that there are only four such rooms in the entire hotel, and they all face outwards, so you can't see the hotel's light show from inside. Compared to staying in the main building where the elevator stops on every floor, staying in the new building makes getting up and down very convenient. The night view of Shanxi Grand Hotel is spectacular and a sight to behold in itself. You can go downstairs in the evening and take as many photos as you like; every time you enter or exit, you're treated to dazzling lights. The hotel room includes daily complimentary drinks and fruit, and the shower pressure is excellent, making for a fantastic experience.

Highly recommend this one !! The highlight of the trip was the staff. So kind! They picked us up from the train station and dropped us off the next day. It was amazing! They also stayed awake till late to give us take away breakfast for the next day. They are helpful with tips about the city and give you a map and infos. The hotel and the room are really nice. The only thing I’m slightly disappointed about is that by changing the reservation I lost my room upgrade and we were given a smaller one. But we didn’t ask for anything as they were really helpful with the other matters. Thank you!