Hotels in Inside Dayan Ancient Town, Lijiang

Great location and wonderful staff! The hotel is also located near the main road (1min walk) very easy to get on a taxi to traveling to other spots in the city. It’s also in the middle of the old town. You can explore the town and local food, and shop. Cassie and the staff were very helpful and friendly. They help me and my mom throughout our whole stay. I couldn’t speak chinese at all but cassie arranged everything for us. She made my trip very convenient. She booked the tour to the snow mountain for us— very hard to book by yourself esp during peak season— but she managed to secured the ticket and personal dinner for us, arranged all transportations and offered a lot of snacks to try— feels like you’re staying with family/ friends. Highly recommended.

This place is right inside the ancient town of Lijiang surrounded by really beautiful night lights and flowers. We are grateful that both our stays in Dali and Lijiang had been such a pleasant one with the amazing service offered by the staff. They are very helpful and constantly quick in communicating and responding to our requests or queries. They have suggested local tour packages to us for two days. We initially booked for a tour package with a tour agent before going to China but the tour got cancelled and refunded one day before the trip, so we are grateful that the staff here managed to come up with another similar tour at such a short notice.

Read a lot of reviews before booking this hotel and I am definitely convinced this is a 5 stars for location, amenities and service! Hotel is within Lijiang ancient town means it’s very convenient to food and shopping area and it’s near the carpark means it’s accessible by car even though it’s in the old town. Room is huge and is smart controlled, comes with Marshall speaker and Dyson hairdryer and also a humidifier. Bed is very comfortable. Hotel is beautifully renovated with many instagrammable corners. Breakfast has the Yunnan delicacy rice noodles and buffet, good night sweet soup is nice too. A pity I missed all 3 days of the afternoon tea break which looks good, as I was out most of the afternoon. Best part is the service of the staff, everyone is so friendly, helpful especially our butler / manager Ah Hua, he guided us how to tour around Lijiang ancient town and give us advice on what to try or avoid, which is definitely very helpful for first time visitors like us. We really feel like home at La Maison and will definitely stay here next time and recommend to others!

No words to describe how amazing our stay was here. The place is clean and location is great. Right in the middle of the Old Town. The view from the room (facing the river) was very pleasant! The owner and staff were all welcoming and friendly, even when there was language barrier. They made us feel comfortable throughout the stay! They also arranged the pickup and drop off (from the airport and to the train station a week in advance) and everything went smoothly. I cannot recommend this place enough. Great value for money! Plus, the breakfast was delicious too!

I felt really sad to leave this place. The accommodation was amazing from the moment we stepped in. The front desk area already offers so much. The pets for the kids to play and roaming free is an experience. We were about to book intercontinental but I’m so glad that I did not! Our stay here was amazing, the room decor and bathroom. The beds were comfortable, shower and toilets were clean and very luxurious. The rooftop breakfast area by the pool, is a sight to see always looking over at the Yulong mountain. I think the accommodation tried its best to give the guests the best possible experience of Lijiang from its location, as much fun as the whole family enjoyed it, we are very sad to leave. Lijiang is magical, and Paralloge enhanced it for us. It’s in a quieter area of the ancient town, but it seemed the most convenient to get to with luggage and by ourselves. Although we did not have to take the luggage, we had a butler to help take it for us and communicating with us and helping us with whatever we needed at all times. Our friend who was at breakfast and afternoon tea who spoke really good English, very helpful and nice to have a chat with. It’s not hard to communicate with anyone. Everyone was lovely and smiling always. I could go on about every moment we loved, but it would be an essay. We will come again ♥️

Highly recommend this hotel for travellers who want to immerse themselves in Lijiang Old Town. Great location, convenient taxi drop off & pick up as hotel is situated by the main road. Very quiet despite being in the old town. Rooms are clean, well appointed with superb views of old town. Breakfast spread is delicious. Very happy with the friendly and warm services by 阿鑫, our personal concierge. She got in touch right after I booked the hotel via WeChat. Throughout our stay, she stayed connected with us daily on WeChat - very helpful and responsive when we had questions. She also suggestions and arrangements for our airport transfer & day trip to Jade Dragon Mountain even before our arrival. Thank you ❤️. Not forgetting the entire housekeeping and helpful front desk team who made us feel very welcome and at home throughout our four days stay!

Location is about 50m into the Ancient City from the main road which taxi cannot get into. Driver contacted hotel owner ahead and he came out with a pushcart to deliver our luggage to the hotel. Place is nice, cosy and quiet. Owner is very helpful & friendly - sent us lots of tourist info via wechat. Room is spacious, cosy and nice with a mini washer/dryer and even a bathtub! Breakfast is simple - mini buffet style with their local produce. Hotel owner was very kind to allow us to check out late as our flight was in the evening. He make sure we got our taxi to airport and even check on us that we did arrive in the airport on time. Really appreciate the kindness and warmth from the hotel owner!! Definitely a place to come back to! Thank you!

Relieved that we selected this inn that is close to main road which made commuting (didi or taxi) easy. Can’t imagine having to drag our luggages on the cobbled stone path in the old town. Inn was bright and felt home-coming. The room we stayed was one of the two largest in the inn – spacious! Just that toilet, bathroom and bath tub are semi-open hence 1, you need to be comfortable for room mates to hear your toilet businesses; 2, you have to bring all your clothes into the shower room ie only wet area and 3, not likely you get to use the bath tub unless you chase your room mates out of the room. Drinking water was unlimited, room was cleaned daily with change of fresh towels and toiletries, and reception was manned 24 hours. Breakfast was provided (if you booked with it) but you have to step out of the inn to a food outlet diagonally opposite the inn. The guys manning the inn were very helpful and offered to provide any advices or recommendations in person or over WeChat. Overall a pleasant experience, with the right vibe of staying in an old town in a quaint inn.

Very enthusiastic team who took the initiative to reach out weeks before we arrived in Lijiang. Communication mostly done via WeChat was pretty smooth from arranging pick-up from train station to helping us arrange a private day trip to 玉龙雪山 Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Location is strategically location walking distance to the market square where there are plenty of F&Bs and bars to fit your schedule from day to night. The host would also provide recommendation on Didi drop-off point most conveniently located to the accommodation. This information is not readily available on those online map apps so we are very appreciative of guidance to navigate around the Lijiang ancient city conveniently. Do note the stone paths are uneven with many steps so do remember to wear a pair of thick/comfortable walking shoes! Did not manage to try the breakfast provided in the accommodations given our day started early. However, we were delighted to have a medicinal bath to relax after the long day outside. The accommodation includes a great bird eye view of the ancient city as well. Pretty private to chill in without the public crowd. Thank you Tang Hao and your wonderful team to make our stay in Lijiang memorable.

My stay at the hotel was fantastic. From the moment I arrived, the staff were warm and welcoming—they came out to meet me, helped carry my luggage, and although my room wasn’t ready due to my early arrival, they invited me to rest at the concierge area. They even served me some food and chatted with me about my trip. It felt incredibly genuine—they weren’t intrusive, just sincerely interested in helping make my journey smoother. I hadn’t realized that I needed to book tickets in advance for Yulong Snow Mountain, but they quickly stepped in to help. They guided me through setting up the local app, explained the ticketing process, and offered to assist in securing the tickets when they became available that evening. All the while, they kept serving tea—generous and kind throughout. While they prepared the room, I took a walk around the town. They created a WeChat group chat to stay in touch, which was a very efficient way to communicate. Once the room was ready, they notified me, and I was able to check in and rest. The room itself had a charming, traditional style—efficiently designed and nicely decorated. There were thoughtful amenities like a humidifier and even free beer. The only thing that felt slightly missing was a fridge, but with the cool weather, it wasn’t really necessary. My room opened onto a shared balcony that offered a spectacular view of Yulong Snow Mountain. Staying in the ancient city meant I could also see the town from the rooftop—a truly breathtaking perspective. On a clear morning, I caught a glimpse of the snow mountain at sunrise, and it was magical. Another highlight of the stay was how knowledgeable the staff were when it came to local food and café recommendations. They suggested a variety of places—some tucked away, some more popular—and every single one was spot on. Whether it was a cozy café for a slow morning or a great spot for dinner, their suggestions never disappointed. It really added to the richness of the experience, as I got to enjoy not just the sights, but also the tastes of the city. Thanks to the hotel staff, I managed to secure the Snow Mountain tickets without stress. They were incredibly efficient and clearly experienced in helping guests navigate local logistics. Throughout my stay, they continued to offer heartfelt service—serving fruit at the front desk, preparing hearty breakfasts, and always greeting me with warmth. On my final day, they once again went above and beyond. It was Qingming Festival, and getting a taxi was difficult, with most drivers unavailable. The staff quickly arranged for one of their own drivers to take me to the train station—no hesitation, just pure professionalism and care. This stay wasn’t just about comfort—it was about the warmth and hospitality that made it feel like I was among friends. Truly a unique and heartwarming experience.