Zhongchuan Airport Layover Survival Guide, Holiday Inn Lanzhou New District

Flying over Lanzhou, you'll empathize with the distance between Zhongchuan Airport and the city center, which is probably the farthest from the city center among provincial capitals in China. Previously, transferring through this place to fly to various parts of Gansu, or taking early morning and evening flights to and from the city, was very tiring and time-consuming. Fortunately, this Holiday Inn located in the airport's new district opened last month, finally offering a comfortable choice for frequent travelers. The hotel is less than 10 kilometers from Zhongchuan Airport, with a free shuttle bus available by reservation. Next door, the Holiday Inn Express has an electric car and a bus station, both of which can take you to the nearby and lively Emei Mountain Road Night Market. Even if you're just staying overnight, don't skimp on your stomach, and enjoy some beer and skewers. There are always some concerns when staying at a new hotel. Luckily, the owner is thoughtful and considerate, equipping each room with an air purifier and humidifier to ensure a comfortable stay without any odd smells. The service standard is also noticeable, with well-trained staff who are polite and courteous. Especially the front office manager Owen, who has a wealth of industry experience, handles everything in an orderly manner that makes guests feel refreshed. The suite has a standard layout of one bedroom, one living room, and two bathrooms, facing south, spacious and well-proportioned with a logical flow. The decor style continues the common aesthetic of recently opened hotels, with a simple industrial look, Morandi color palette, and asymmetrical bedside lamps, though it lacks novelty. The washroom is quite large, unfortunately with only one sink, but both master and guest bathrooms are equipped with TOTO washlets, indicating significant investment by the owner. The privileges for Diamond members include welcome drinks and fruit. Since the executive lounge is still under renovation, only a 90 yuan voucher is provided, which can be used at the lobby bar to purchase Napoleon cake. The fitness center and swimming pool are open as usual. Breakfast the next day is arranged in the ground floor restaurant, which is bright and clean, with food displayed aesthetically, whetting one's appetite. The meals have a strong Northwestern Chinese flavor, with beef noodles, roujiamo, sweet baked goods, ginseng fruit, and the currently popular Tianshui spicy hot pot. Overall, it's a great airport transit hotel. If you have enough time to stay, remember to bring your swimsuit and swim cap. Room Details: Room Number: 0826 Official Name: Crown Deluxe Suite Area: 92 square meters Mattress: Serta Bedding, Fabric, and Bathrobe: Canasin Bedroom TV: TCL Living Room TV: TCL Bluetooth Speaker: Meis Air Purifier: Xiaomi Humidifier: Xiaomi Shower and Metal Fittings: TOTO Basin and Bathtub: TOTO Master Bathroom Toilet: Electric TOTO Guest Bathroom Toilet: Electric TOTO Hair Dryer: Laifen Weight Scale: Bowei Amenities: Large Bottles, Borghese Electric Kettle: WIK Instant Coffee: Nescafe Tea Bags: Chali Bottled Water: Pure Joy Mini Bar: None