My stay at the Qixing Lake Hotel was a complete disaster. From the moment I checked in, I was utterly miserable.
We booked our room ten days in advance through Ctrip, but when we arrived, we were told the reservation "couldn't be found." We were left waiting at the front desk for two hours. Not only was there no effective response, but they repeatedly tried to force us to cancel our reservation and order on-site, forcing us to not order through Ctrip. Are they planning to close the hotel and take orders and collect payments themselves?
The most unacceptable thing was the extremely poor service at the front desk. It's no exaggeration to say it was the most outrageous service experience I've ever had. The male receptionist on duty on the evening of May 31st was particularly egregious. He acted like a "big shop, big customer" and not only refused to resolve the issue, but also declared, "Report it if you can. We welcome it." Given this, we certainly won't let your "gracious invitation" down. We will file a real-name report to Ordos 12345 to see just how shady this place really is.
After discussing the attitude, let's talk about the environment. While the amenities seemed acceptable (after all, before the Yili Group became the subject of legal proceedings, they probably spent a considerable amount of money on who knows what), the hygiene was appalling: no hot water in the room, the toilet was clogged, the bathtub hadn't been cleaned of what looked like fecal matter, and the towels looked unusable... it simply didn't deserve the title of "resort hotel."
Breakfast? There were practically no options, the selection was laughably pathetic, barely enough to fill a stomach, and it was seriously at odds with the hotel's price and publicity. It's fair to say we were being ripped off.
We also bought a package deal for the hotel and scenic area, but ended up having to go back and forth between the hotel and the visitor center for hours, with neither side acknowledging their commitment. It felt like a lawsuit, and we finally managed to get it done after repeated attempts. It was a truly terrible experience.
In summary: From check-in to check-out, I was completely frustrated and completely devastated. The price wasn't a reward for enjoyment, but rather a complete exasperation. If you've never been through a lot and want to experience what it means to be scolded without feeling pain, then I highly recommend staying here. But if you're looking for a relaxing vacation, please bring a tent and don't even set foot in this hotel.
A few stars are too many.
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