Scenic Hotels in Datong

"The hotel is conveniently located right opposite the main gate of the ancient city, making it super easy to explore the city at night. The street food vendors right outside the hotel, especially the wontons and skewers, were absolutely delicious. The front desk staff and customer service manager were incredibly warm, welcoming, and polite, always ready to help. The free flow of mineral water was a great touch. However, the room we had lacked a window, which meant the air felt stale—I couldn't tell if it was a musty smell or an odor from the bathroom drain. The room was also quite small, and the independent bathroom door was broken, feeling like it could fall off at any moment, which was a safety concern. What's more, for almost 500 yuan, this kind of room felt overpriced, though I understand prices go up during summer; normally, a room like this would be around 100-200 yuan. Other than that, the service was excellent. The hardware and pricing were what they were. On a side note, the delivery service in Datong is incredibly fast! Instead of queuing at famous restaurants, it's better to order takeout from two or three well-known brands—the shaomai and stir-fries were all delicious. Datong is a fantastic city for a summer getaway, and I'll definitely be back."

"On my trip to Datong, I booked a stay at the Howard Johnson Jindi Plaza Datong, located right by the ancient city, through Trip.com. It's rated 5 stars online, and it truly lives up to the hype! As soon as I checked in, I was upgraded for free to a deluxe business suite. It was my first time seeing a suite with a dining table big enough to host over 10 friends and family. After one night, I switched back to my originally booked business king room. The king room was also incredibly comfortable, measuring a spacious 62 square meters. Opening the curtains revealed views of Datong's streets. If you walk to the end of the corridor, you can even see a panoramic view of the ancient city of Datong. What truly stands out is the fantastic Chinese restaurant at this 5-star hotel. I stayed in Datong for three days, and除了one lunch I had in Hunyuan Ancient City, all my other five lunches and dinners were enjoyed at the hotel's Chinese restaurant. Here, a bowl of Shanxi's specialty knife-cut noodles is only 6 RMB, and a bowl of cold noodles, even tastier than those in Hunyuan, is just 3 RMB. You can order half portions of shumai, and during the first dog days of summer, they even had dumplings. I tried the braised deer tendon with scallions, something I'd never had before, and it was superb, as were the husband and wife lung slices and jellyfish salad – perfect with drinks. Dining here is delicious and affordable. If you top up 200 RMB, you even get a complimentary plate of Shanxi's signature 'guoyourou' (fried pork in sauce). A huge shout-out also goes to the restaurant staff. They are warm, thoughtful, and genuinely care for guests, even advising against ordering too much, ensuring just the right amount! In summary, I give a 5-star rating to both the hotel and the F&B department. The last photo is of the hotel's breakfast, which was also excellent. The hotel has two breakfast restaurants, so even with many guests, it never feels crowded!"

"We stayed here with our child, and the hotel's location is excellent. It's very close to the East Gate of the ancient city, and if you walk south from the hotel, there are many small eateries. The interior environment is clean and tidy, and the facilities are very functional. The sleeping environment is great, quiet with no noise, and the bedding is comfortable. The service attitude is superb; they genuinely care about guests and provide many conveniences and benefits."

"Stayed here for 3 days while visiting Datong. The room was spotlessly clean and well-ventilated, with no strange smells. The bedding was soft and comfortable, ensuring a good night's sleep. There's a convenience store downstairs, and it's a short, direct taxi ride to all the attractions, which saved a lot of time. Overall, it was a very comfortable stay. The front desk staff were all lovely young ladies who provided very attentive service. I highly recommend staying here if you're visiting!"