I'm sharing my experience from this stay in the review, so everyone can offer feedback and use it as a reference for their choices.
First, I'm very particular about shower water pressure. Most hotels and B&Bs, from a professional standpoint, prioritize strong water pressure so guests can easily wash away travel fatigue. Here, the shower water was like a drizzle, sparse and weak. A male staff member came up and admitted it was indeed too low. He took the showerhead, spent a long time with it, then returned it saying it was barely usable and a new one would take several more days. Isn't that ridiculous?
Second, I came to Taiyuan for a marathon this time and had a slight cold. I boiled some hot water and poured a cup using one of the room's tea cups. Instantly, with a 'gab-ba' sound, the cup shattered! I was wearing flip-flops, and the hot water splashed all over my foot, giving me quite a fright. I called the front desk, and an older woman answered, repeatedly saying, "No way, that shouldn't happen!" It was the same young man who came up again, apologizing profusely and bringing me a bag of ice. The staff replaced two cups. I didn't say anything more because I had a marathon the next day and didn't want to ruin my mood.
Third, the bathroom sink had a foul smell, and the drainpipe was leaking. I had to stand on my tiptoes just to wash my face. I really didn't want to complain; I could sense that the service here would put me in a bad mood for my marathon the next day.
Finally, the bed sheets and duvet cover were stiff and rough when I slept at night. Having stayed in countless hotels and B&Bs, I've never had such a poor tactile experience. I wore pajamas and slept under the covers with the AC on, but the AC panel displayed "indoor unit dirty/blocked," so I didn't dare use it at all. The room also had no window, and even funnier, the electric toilet couldn't flush. How un-chic!
Anyway, I ran a good race today. I wish the owner good business and hope my experience helps any friends passing through who are particular about these aspects!
I know complaining wouldn't yield results, so it didn't affect my mood. Just passing through!
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