Location: Tucked away in an alley next to the North Pagoda, it's incredibly convenient to get everywhere. Baishi West is right next door, making it easy to enjoy the fresh fruits from Dongshan (recently plums and bayberries, and I just caught the tail end of the White Jade Loqats!).
Service: The housekeeper is lovely! There are free cheongsams to wear and she's great for a chat. Plus, there's fruit, snacks, and pour-over coffee!
Cleanliness: The common areas have a fair bit of clutter, a bit messy, but it gives it a very homely feel. Disposable toiletries are provided.
Facilities: I stayed in the 'Youyuan' room. The air conditioning was a bit noisy, but it was raining that day so I didn't need to use it, which was fine. Everything else was pretty good.
I loved coming back in the evening and sitting in the courtyard. Since my room, Youyuan, is right by the entrance, it felt like I had the whole courtyard to myself. Eating the White Jade Loqats I bought and listening to the wind chimes from the nearby North Temple Pagoda was truly delightful. If you're looking for a charming courtyard stay, and want more genuine connection with people, this is the place. Youyuan is a standard twin room, and since I was traveling alone, it was perfectly fine – one bed for sleeping and one for my belongings. If you're looking for a standardized, spacious experience, it might not be for you; a hotel would be a better fit in that case.
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