South Lake Hotel Reviews

I remember this place being guarded by armed soldiers back in the days when I grew up in Changchun. It hosted many top officials from China and many other countries. It was a surprise to see it open to the public now. We had a great experience staying there. This compound is unique in that it sits on a large piece of land with lakes, walking paths and bridges. This hotel is old but beautifully maintained over the years. It is quiet at night, a nice change from the busy city. The breakfast buffet doesn't have many Western options, but very good regardless. Friendly staff.

[Brief review] Except for the garden view, the others are all about looking at the windows and the roof (business), and because of the structure of the house, the non-garden view is a bit far from the elevator. Anyway, the price is about the same, and those who don't like facing the wall can directly choose the garden view. [Facilities] As a state guesthouse, it has basically everything it should have, such as the sewing kit, which is very classic... Although the room and bathroom are not big, they have everything they should have. [Food] The breakfast is rich and there are many choices. The original 45-minute breakfast time was eaten for 1 hour. The ginseng series is a feature, and the ginseng red date tea and ginseng astragalus tea next to the front desk are also highlights. [Environment] There was a reason why I gave up another one and chose this one. There are deer, but this is a rare opportunity! You can't definitely see it when you come! Because they may not be released (I didn't even find the deer house, and I was too lazy to ask one by one)... Of course, if you have enough time, you can look for it while walking around. [Service] It varies a lot from person to person. The lobby guy on the day of check-in was very enthusiastic. Seeing that we wanted to drink the water near the front desk, he reminded us to heat it up before drinking it for a better taste. He proudly said that this was specially prepared by the restaurant chef. He was very friendly and kind to the elders. [Others] The souvenirs at the entrance of the hotel are actually quite good. There are all kinds of prices. I would like to buy them. It’s up to you to be extravagant and frugal. They are quite unique (such as ginseng handmade soap). I suggest that friends who have stayed here can consider it. I thought it must be available online, but I didn’t find it when I came back!

I haven't written a review for a long time. It's really good. Although the facilities and layout of the room are a bit old, the overall evaluation is very online. It is worthy of being a state guesthouse. The ingredients used for breakfast are very good. They are not pre-made dishes in express hotels. The buns are steamed and the vegetables are fried. The taste is very good. There are also deer and squirrels in the courtyard. It is also a good choice to stroll in the courtyard in your spare time. Nanhu Park is across the road, there are mountains near here, and the Hongqi Street business district is not far away.

The service facilities of the State Guesthouse are trustworthy. In the past two years, I have also started to pay attention to hotels that receive government personnel. The cost-effectiveness is very high, mainly for hygiene. Such hotels are very reassuring for parent-child travel. Nanhu Park is across the road. I played in Nanhu Park for two days, which is convenient. The breakfast is not as exaggerated as the comments say, it is more average, and the chicken soup feels very light. I don’t know if it is a local habit in Changchun.

Because I accidentally saw this hotel, I added Changchun to my trip to Northeast China. It turned out to be a very correct decision. The service attitude that really makes people feel at home, the garden that is as beautiful as a fairyland, and the location just across the road from Nanhu Park make us regret not booking a few more nights. Especially the brothers and sisters at the front desk, not only are they all handsome men and beautiful women 😍, but their service attitude is really very, very, very good! ! Every time they are very active to run over to help with the luggage, they are seriously devoted to serving the guests at work, their clothes are neat and clean, and after observation, no one is looking at the phone or chatting, which is really professional. Moreover, in the case of heavy snow, many people stepped on the lobby during the Spring Festival, but the lobby was still clean and shiny, and it really felt that the management was very good. As for how beautiful the garden and the deer are on snowy days, there is no need to elaborate. I like this hotel so much, I will come to Changchun for it for the second, third, and fourth time!

The hotel has a nice exterior environment, with a large forest, and I saw deer. There are also some simple ice sculptures. The interior decoration is old-fashioned, which is in line with the temperament of a state guesthouse, but the room is not big. I brought a 24-inch suitcase and a 20-inch suitcase, but I couldn't spread them out. The breakfast is average, and it's enough to eat, but don't expect too much. The location is good, opposite the hotel is Nanhu Park, and there are many entertainment activities in the park during the Spring Festival.