Inns in Zhejiang, China

They sent me the location in advance, and someone was there to pick me up when I arrived. Check-in was very quick, and someone helped me with my luggage. The breakfast was exquisite. Every little detail showed how much care the owners put into the place. The front is a bookstore, and the back is the accommodation. You step right out onto the old street, which is both quiet and convenient. The ancient city wall is beautiful.

This hotel is quite charming—it’s a large, old house that has been nicely converted into several hotel rooms. Our room was very comfortable. However, a heads-up regarding the bathroom: there was no door on the toilet area, and the shower was an all-glass enclosure. Since I was traveling with my husband, it wasn't an issue for us, but if you are traveling with friends, you might want to be aware of this lack of privacy. The location is excellent! It’s right next to the City Wall and super close to several great restaurants and cool bars. We also liked the service; the staff were quite attentive. One thing I found confusing, though, was that they didn't register my address as per the usual government standard for foreign guests, which most hotels in China follow. As for cleanliness, it was standard for China—there were a few stray hairs in parts of the room (usually women's hair), but I find this happens in practically any hotel here. Overall, it was a good stay!

This is a guesthouse in the Xizha Scenic Area. It's at the end of a narrow alley, so I couldn't find it on my own. But the staff at the hostel kindly called and asked for the hotel, and I was able to find it. The hotel staff were very friendly. The room has a lovely atmosphere, and it's perfect for exploring the ancient town late at night or early in the morning. The air conditioning was weak, so it was a little cold.

I booked the Night Cherry Blossom Family Suite, which has one double bed and one single bed, suitable for children. There's a courtyard outside where you can sit and have afternoon tea or simply relax. It's a converted old house, decorated in a classic style, and includes a guzheng (unfortunately, I can't play it 🤣); there are also calligraphy and paintings, and calligraphy practice books available for copying. Just outside is a covered walkway with a restaurant (since the hotel only serves breakfast, you have to eat lunch in the scenic area; there are restaurants diagonally opposite). You can get takeout from the restaurant and eat in the courtyard. Overall, it was a good experience.

Super fun! This was one of the theme hotels that were hidden on the Guangzhou Street and Hong Kong Street set. Appropriately, the Rosslyn Hotels' brand icon is the Landlady from Kungfu Hustle. Upon arrival, you check in at the North Gate's Tourist Services Desk. The concierge welcomed me with a complimentary bag of fresh fruit and asking me to add their butler (Housekeeper Xiao Xiao) to my WeChat. If I needed anything, I just had to text the Housekeeper Xiao Xiao (who was super helpful with all my questions (in English) during my stay). Then the bellhop whisked me away, via golf cart, to my hotel. There were several hidden hotels, with different themes, throughout the set. The bellhop took me through an unassuming door among into what looked like an empty set, and up an elevator to the room floors. The walkway offered a lovely view of the Ming Qing Palace set next door. The rooms were supposed to be themed as Guangzhou and Hong Kong in the 70s and 80s, but could easily pass for old Shanghai. The room was immaculate. The bed was very comfortable, the shower has nice and hot and with fantastic water pressure. The room has some of the largest closet space that I have seen in any hotel. The WiFi worked without the need to register a local cellphone number (I've found that many other hotels, in China, offered free WiFi, but you need to verify with an ID code text to you. The texts never come through to my U.S. phone number, so I have never been able to take advantage of free WiFi; that is until I got to this hotel.) The little details were delightful surprises around every corner. They always refer to guests as ”laoshi” (an honorific of teacher, or master, bestowed to actors) or as ”starlet”. Not gonna lie, I really wanted to take home the pair of the room's bone china cups. The stay also comes with very decent breakfast buffet that had both Chinese and western dishes. They will even make you fresh wontons and noodle soups to order. The restaurants in the park are not great and quite expensive by China's standard. I recommend loading up at the more tasty free breakfast to power through the day. The hotel's location was very convenient for touring Guangzhou Street and Hong Kong Street; which had very lively evening shows. (As you walk through the streets, look at the stores' signs and test your TV shows and movie knowledge by finding the Easter eggs.) The Qing Ming Palace Set is across the street from the Guangzhou Street and Hong Kong Street's South Gateon the other side of the park (don't worry, it's not that far). To access the other sets, you can take their shuttle, but it does not come around very often. It's more efficient to get a Didi. Overall, it was a magical stay of being in the movies.

Finally, I stayed here on my own. I'd always booked for clients before, but this time, I brought a friend along to experience a river-view room in the heart of Xitang. It was worth the trip. We also saw the flower boats. There weren't many, only six, but they were perfect for the setting. Interlude: I asked the landlady to borrow two beautiful fire goblets, and then my friend dropped them on the floor. The first thing the landlady asked was if we had any scratches, and she didn't ask for compensation.

I was initially drawn to this guesthouse by its antique layout. The carved bed and wooden dressing table were particularly eye-catching, and it was also a riverside room with a view of the ancient town at night, which was very beautiful. It was great!

The inn's interior is exquisitely landscaped, with a deep, well-arranged courtyard; the entire old house has a wonderful atmosphere! The staff are incredibly warm and friendly, providing excellent service in every way. They respond quickly and proactively to any questions from guests, and their hospitality makes chatting with them feel very relaxing and welcoming. The views from the rooms at Yishui Pavilion are also fantastic; you can see the lake from your bed, with its shimmering water, swaying willow branches, and passing boats. I highly recommend it to anyone wanting to stay and enjoy the river view! There's so much to appreciate in the house; I feel like I'd love to come back and experience it more! The inn's homemade traditional plum juice is also delicious. (P.S. There are also adorable cats inside!)

The location of the homestay is very good, just by the river, the room has a balcony by the river, sitting on the balcony can enjoy the small bridge and flowing water. Self-driving to navigate to Anchang Police Station, the small road between the police station and the Agricultural Bank of China turned in and lifted the pole into the Renchang Sauce Garden Factory, parked in the parking lot of the factory, and directly through the factory area to enter the back door of the hotel, which is very convenient. Next to the homestay is the scene of the Renchang Sauce Garden where the tongue is photographed drying the sauce garden. The proprietress also presented soy sauce with a gift and recommended delicious snacks around us. The wine-brewed steamed buns are delicious, and the stinky tofu and sauce are local characteristics. The fireworks in Anchang Ancient Town are very full, most of them are still not so commercialized by Aboriginal people, very suitable for sightseeing experience

Location: Just on the edge of the South Lake, the transportation is convenient, and you can take a walk by the lake in the morning, which is very pleasant. Parking: The location is spacious, and the front desk can park for free when entering the license plate number. Room: Very clean and tidy, with elevators, bright windows, and very clean at night. The focus is that the price/performance ratio is really super high, invincible recommendation! Service: The proprietress has a very good service attitude, warm and thoughtful, and also helped us take the initiative to adjust the two rooms on the first floor. You can also find the front desk if you have something, which is much more convenient than a homestay without a front desk!