Qingyuan New World Hotel (formerly Qingyuan Fairy Lake Hotel), operated by Rosewood Hotels, opened in 2020 and was rebranded in 2023. Although it has been open for six years, the overall environment and operation are very good. The hotel's design inherently exudes a sense of luxury, and there's a hotel butler WeChat service available. Many entertainment facilities require advance reservations, and while there are limits on quantity and duration, guests don't seem to scramble for them, making for a very good experience. There are many positive aspects, and overall, it matches the standards of a five-star resort hotel. Let me focus on the shortcomings:
**Environment:** The hotel's design is primarily Japanese-inspired, with a strong emphasis on landscaping and extensive greenery, featuring well-arranged plants. However, the hot spring area and swimming pool area are a bit small, and the number of hot spring pools is limited and their size is particularly small. If you visit during peak season, it can feel like a 'dumpling soup' (too many people in a small space).
**Facilities:** After six years of operation, some hardware facilities show signs of age. The room doors and some internal room facilities are due for an update. In our room, we encountered a leaking shower, which wet the entire bathroom floor, and electrical outlets with overly stiff covers that were difficult to plug into.
**Concept:** From the water and disposable amenities provided, it seems the hotel initially aimed to highlight an eco-friendly theme, and they put effort into the form of environmental protection. However, the actual substance and impact of this environmentalism were not realized, and it ended up being more wasteful. For example, the paper-boxed water provided has a very small volume; we practically needed more than six boxes for the room. It would have been better to provide larger bottled water. Another example is the impractical packaging of the toothpaste; it's difficult to open and must be used up once opened, otherwise, it's hard to take with you. These seemingly eco-friendly measures, in reality, lead to waste.
**Management:**
1. **Breakfast management needs improvement.** For instance, the breakfast restaurant can be accessed from both the main entrance and an outdoor entrance, which makes management difficult and appears chaotic. Some food stalls (like the noodle station) lack clear signs for reservations and food collection. Guests wait in line only to be told they need to queue and reserve from another end, wasting time and affecting the experience.
2. **Hotel entrance and exit management.** The hotel has multiple entrances and exits, which poses security risks as the hotel is not fully enclosed. Navigation to different entrances can be confusing, and it renders the main entrance security guard somewhat redundant. This is quite unusual for a five-star resort hotel.
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