Luxury Hotels in Yi County

"This was our second stay at the resort. Our first visit was during the pandemic, when all activities were shut down, and we felt like we had the entire resort to ourselves. This time, the experience was much richer and even better. If you're looking for a peaceful retreat from the strenuous climbs of Huangshan or the bustling crowds of Xidi and Hongcun, Banyan Tree is the perfect choice. Luchun Village is just about a 5-minute walk away, and a little further on foot, you'll reach Tachuan. Both are beautifully preserved, pristine villages. Before our arrival, our butler, Felix, reached out to me, asking for our estimated arrival time the next day to ensure everything was perfectly pre-arranged. When I simply requested an extra comforter, he immediately offered to upgrade our room, provided it was available. What a pleasant surprise! We ended up staying in the largest room type at Banyan Tree, the Luchun Two-Bedroom Villa (room numbers starting with 2), which boasted over 200 square meters, plus an outdoor garden and a balcony. Our teenager absolutely loved having so much space to run up and down between floors. The room was so incredibly vast that the three of us sometimes had to call each other just to find one another! Needless to say, as a five-star property, it had all the amenities you could possibly need, so I won't list them all. It featured three bathrooms, two bathtubs, three televisions, a three-door refrigerator, a microwave, and a washing machine. Both floors were impeccably clean; we were comfortable walking around barefoot. There wasn't a speck of dust or a single insect anywhere in the entire room – we were truly impressed. The service, in particular, was truly exceptional. Felix, our butler mentioned earlier, was incredibly enthusiastic, offering us detailed introductions and thoughtful recommendations. During our three-day stay, our housekeeper, Jo Yao, was not only extremely polite but also showed great respect for our privacy. Whether she was cleaning, delivering a fruit platter, or performing turndown service, she always asked for permission before entering. Her conversations with us while working were also very genuine. There was also a friendly shuttle driver who drove us around the resort and recommended local delicacies; I regret not catching his name. All the staff members here are warm, genuine, and truly committed to providing excellent service. We are so grateful. Every single staff member greeted us with a smile and was always ready to assist with any request. Breakfast was decent, though it could offer a wider selection. Otherwise, we were very satisfied with everything. The pet park had many cute animals, the swimming pool staff were very attentive, and the sunset ceremony had a wonderful sense of occasion. We just returned today, and I wanted to write this review promptly to truly do justice to all the wonderful experiences Banyan Tree offered."

"🌟 **Location & Ambiance** - **Mountain & Village Views**: Nestled between the two UNESCO World Heritage sites, Hongcun and Xidi, and just 5km from Hongcun, the hotel offers stunning panoramic views of rolling green mountains and traditional Huizhou villages (with their characteristic black tiles, white walls, and horse-head gables) right from your window. - **Design Heritage**: Transformed from an old granary, the design thoughtfully incorporates original granary artifacts as artistic decor. It seamlessly blends modern Chinese aesthetics with traditional Huizhou architectural elements, creating a captivating interplay of light and shadow that changes with the time of day, making every corner a picturesque scene. 🏠 **Room Experience** - **Private In-Room Hot Springs**: Every room type features an independent hot spring tub (equipped with Hansgrohe fixtures and King Koil mattresses), spacious enough for a family of three. An electric heated towel rack further enhances comfort. - **Attention to Detail**: Smart toilets and exquisite tea sets provide a mountain retreat experience that beautifully balances rustic charm with luxury. 🍽️ **Dining & Facilities** - **Huizhou Culinary Innovation**: The restaurant, also a converted granary space, draws natural light through its glass ceiling. It specializes in refined versions of traditional Huizhou dishes like 'stinky' mandarin fish and hairy tofu. The cuisine is described as 'exquisite yet affordable, with enough variety to enjoy for three consecutive days without repetition.' - **Outstanding Amenities**: - **Infinity Pool**: The rooftop infinity pool offers breathtaking views of the village and distant misty mountains, especially serene at sunset. Unfortunately, it was closed during my stay due to the rainy season. - **Private Cinema**: A high-end private cinema boasts an ultra-wide screen and immersive surround sound. Other facilities include a lawn play area and a well-equipped gym. After a day of exploring, relaxing on the king-size bed while watching a movie is incredibly comfortable. 💁 **Service & Details** - **Warm & Thoughtful Service**: The staff are welcoming and proactive. They even offer complimentary travel photography services, including makeup and traditional attire, with quick turnaround for photos that beautifully capture the Huizhou aesthetic. - **A Minor Drawback**: There are no food delivery services available in the immediate vicinity. Guests need to drive or take a taxi about 5km to the nearest town for other dining options (such as KFC). 🎯 **Ideal For** - **Families with Children**: Private hot spring tubs in rooms and ample outdoor space allow kids to roam freely, giving parents a well-deserved break. - **Design Enthusiasts**: The artistic fusion of granary elements and natural light creates stunning photo opportunities. - **Seekers of Serenity**: Escape the crowds of Hongcun and indulge in the peaceful mountain tranquility and therapeutic private hot springs. 💎 **Summary** This aesthetic space, a 230-million CNY transformation of an old granary, is truly picture-perfect – from its private hot springs and infinity pool to its refined Huizhou cuisine. The service is as warm and attentive as an old friend. The only minor inconvenience is that a car is highly recommended for transport. It's an ideal retreat for those seeking an immersive, high-quality stay."

"The location is excellent, right in the heart of the scenic area. The hotel also provides station pick-up and drop-off, making for a seamless and very convenient experience. Although it was my first time booking a B&B, I was truly impressed. As mentioned in other reviews, the service was outstanding, and responses were prompt. All staff members were incredibly attentive and helpful. The restaurant food was also delicious; I particularly recommend the roasted local pork chop. My only minor suggestion would be for the breakfast to offer a bit more variety. They also provide a thoughtful and considerate laundry service. Our butler even gave us a tour of the B&B's other facilities and courtyard, which was a very pleasant surprise. Just one suggestion: it would be great if the children's policy could be more flexible or accommodating. While our specific issues were resolved smoothly, an initially unaccommodating policy might deter many potential guests."

"This is a must-stay hotel with kids! Highly recommended! The tent-style independent house is very special, and the children love it! When you open the door, you feel like you have fallen into the world of Hayao Miyazaki animation! The butlers Xiao Hu and Xiang Xiang provide very good service! The young and handsome room manager was very generous and upgraded us to a double suite! Milk and nuts are given away every day! During the National Day holiday, the price does not double like other hotels! I didn’t ask my children to pay extra for breakfast! The hotel is located in Nanping Village and Guanlu Village! 1 km away from Tao Yuanming’s former residence! The transportation is very convenient, 20 minutes from Hongcun and Xidi, and not far from Huangshan and Chengkan! The hotel also has Donkey Daddy Paradise, which is very suitable for children. I stayed here for 5 nights and it was not enough! Will come again next time~"

"Living in the secret of Huangshan, the French romance, this holiday is directly sealed! Don't stare at the attractions when you come to Huangshan! In the sixth quarter, the holiday manor directly moved the South Law style into the Huizhou landscape. The experience was full. I really regretted not staying for a few more days! The environment is extremely high, and the shots are wallpaper: The manor is hidden in the hinterland of Hongcun and Lucun, surrounded by hundreds of acres of mountains and rice fields, and the mist overflows the terraced fields in the early morning, and the silhouette of the clothes farmers and pink buffaloes slowly moves, like breaking into the flowing pastoral. The Mediterranean stone arches, Tuscan olive groves and Huizhou white walls and gray tiles are perfectly integrated, and the golf-level lawn is spread like green ribbons. You can stand in the French garden or the pine forest observation deck. The room experience is exquisite and perfect, and the quietness of the mountains is private: 130 acres of land has 10 rooms, and the privacy is directly full! We live in the 270° mountain view suite, with three floor-to-ceiling windows framed by the continuous mountains. In the morning, the curtains are opened to the clouds and mist. In the evening, we lean on the terrace to watch the sunset and the gilded peaks. The Swiss brand mattress in the room is super comfortable, the linen bedding is with a natural atmosphere, the door is the exclusive terrace, the mountain wind is blowing tea in a daze, go back to enjoy Le Labo fennel bath and Dyson, completely unload the urban fatigue. Eat, drink and play comfortably, one stop comfortable lying flat: The one-price all-inclusive model is so fragrant! The atmosphere of the candlelight dinner at Oia Restaurant is full, and the local fresh ingredients are made with mountain night views, taste buds and visual enjoyment. In the afternoon, go to the cave coffee to sit, free drinks and meals with the terrace scenery outside the window, the day is just right. The rice field lighting ceremony in the evening was like a starry sky, and the small concert on the starry sky terrace was super romantic. Occasionally, fireflies were encountered, and childish and cured. Service details are gentle to the bone: I felt the intimate service from the pick-up station, and saw the handsome uniform driver at a glance and enjoyed the luxury car courtesy along the way. Get off the bus and enjoy the concierge smiling and handed over the cold tea of Huangshan Maofeng, instantly dispelling the fatigue of the journey. The staff will patiently introduce the manor activities, picking, feeding small animals, night tours and stargazing experiences are arranged very intimately, and any needs are responded quickly, and there is no discomfort throughout the process. Here, you can feel the heritage of Huizhou's landscape, and you can immerse yourself in French romance, and truly realize ”live your days into poetry”. It is highly recommended to friends who want to escape the hustle and bustle and pursue a texture vacation. They don't want to leave when they come!"

"This vacation was really amazing by this hotel! As soon as I stepped into the hotel, I felt like I was in a paradise, which made me relax instantly. It was raining all day and I was worried that there was nowhere to go. As a result, I was amazed by the hazy beauty of the hotel, surrounded by lush green plants, and the misty feeling. The photos were beyond the original pictures! The room facilities are also great, the bedding is comfortable, the smart equipment is complete, and even the small refrigerator is full of free drinks. The service is even better. The staff is warm and considerate, with their own sense of simplicity. The experience activities they helped to arrange are super interesting, including super sleep-aiding singing bowl therapy, moxibustion experience, and tea tasting and incense, etc. I have to say that their tea is super delicious. They are all organic teas grown by themselves, and the mountain spring water is directly used to brew. I don’t like tea and I can feel the taste of tea. There are rich breakfast options and the local specialties are also very authentic. I will choose this place for my next vacation!"

"The hotel is 4 kilometers away from Hongcun. During the National Day, this price is more cost-effective. The scenery is super like. The outdoor swimming pool is unfortunately cold and cannot swim. There is a big lake outside the swimming pool and the room is very large. However, the facilities are a bit old, the bathing facilities are not convenient, and the breakfast is average. For dining, it is recommended to go to the Sancha Road at the entrance of the hotel to Hongcun for 50 meters. There is a small kitchen in the family courtyard. The public comment list is one... Available ** package, affordable, good taste, and the environment is very carefully arranged."

"For me, the whole trip has no shortcomings except that it is a bit far. It takes four hours one way from Wuxi by high-speed rail and self-driving, but the scenery along the way makes it worth the four hours. Especially the small road approaching the hotel, the endless green rice fields, all the bad mood caused by busy work is wiped away. We walked this trail back and forth seven or eight times, and there was a different scenery at every turn. The design of the hotel reception desk and library is also my favorite style. The rooms are simple and elegant, and the view facing the floor-to-ceiling windows is unsatisfactory. Because it is an old house, the room area is slightly smaller, but the planning is reasonable. The hotel staff are very enthusiastic (just right) and I hope I have the chance to go there again."

"Seeing the word ”natural healing”, my husband and I chose this hotel located at the foot of Huangshan Mountain, between the mountains and the wild. Every detail after the stay, we are amazed, service, meals, rooms, gardens, etc., slowly to experience, can feel the ubiquitous but not deliberate design. In fact, the hotel facilities are very luxurious, but because of the Zen concept, the hotel does not move out as a gimmick, and hopes that guests will feel comfortable. So when we reluctantly left the hotel, we realized the meaning of ”unnamed first”. It was a comfortable experience, the body and nerves, thoughts and feelings were relaxed and happy, and it was an education and improvement of our aesthetic and life details. Thank you for your nameless first, it is a worthwhile trip."

"Your service is very thoughtful and meticulous, which makes us not feel like we are staying in a hotel, but more like home. It also makes us feel the warmth and hope of the new domestic cultural tourism ecology. Thank you to everyone in Bishan. My friends have tried their best to bring us such beautiful memories [rose], and I wish Yi☁️Bishan to maintain its original intention and continue to carry forward [Celebrate][Celebrate][Celebrate] - ”Blooming Together” Team (Eighth Year) Sincerely 2024.6 .15"