2-Star Hotels in Henan, China

This is a very large hostel with very good service. The staff greets you with a smile at the counter; the girl at the reception, although she did not speak English, said a prepared phrase after registration: ”Follow my colleague, he will show you around the hostel.” That is, they clearly worked with the staff! The young man really showed me around the building: showed me the room, toilet, bathroom, recreation areas. The hostel is well thought out: already at the entrance, near the elevator, there are a large number of small cells for shoes and change of slippers - that is, you come in from the street, change your shoes, and walk around everywhere in clean flip-flops. The hostel's hygiene is also at a very high level - very clean. The bathrooms are a separate room. The toilets are separate rooms (and toilets, not holes in the floor). As I understand it, there is a separation for both women's toilets/showers and men's. I would like to point out one more detail that I remember and that was not in other hostels of a similar level and scale: when you enter the shower and close the door, you hang your things and a towel on the hooks on the door. But often, in other hostels, things and a towel got wet because of this. Here, they took this into account and hung an additional thick curtain between the door and the shower. Very cool! As for bathroom accessories, they also have everything: toilet paper, shampoo, body gel, soap, towel. I also really remember the organization of public areas: there is a quiet place (something like a library), where you can sit, read or just relax in silence; near the reception there is a large screen for watching movies (and people really sat together and watched); there is a pool table (a very popular place - no matter how often I passed, there was always a game there); and, my love - the roof. The roof, where there are umbrellas, green carpet and chairs with tables where you can sit, eat, relax and in the evening, when the lights come on, unwind. Very cozy. Unfortunately, I couldn't fully enjoy all the order and organization of the hostel, since I chose this place because of its proximity to the station and the price, and before that I stayed closer to the Grottoes, but the hostel is clearly VERY GOOD! And, by the way, I'll note that you don't have to do what I did: look for accommodation closer to the Grottoes so that they are within walking distance. Bus 81 runs from the hostel. I think it runs until 8 pm. That is, arriving at the Grottoes by 5 pm will not be a problem (well, and if you stay in the Grottoes until the evening, for example, until 9-10, a taxi will not be too expensive. In any case, you will pay more for a private room near the Grottoes). Overall, if I had planned to stay in Luoyang longer, I would have chosen this place for a longer stay. It is a social, well-organized hostel, where you can find everything you need. Unfortunately, there is only one photo of the hostel itself - the rooftop, but what a place)

The room is clean and tidy, the layout is warm, the bedding is soft and comfortable, so that people can relax quickly. The facilities are complete, clean and tidy, The breakfast shop next to it is rich in variety, the front desk will take the initiative to ask for needs, and the service is particularly intimate. The surrounding transportation is convenient and travel is very convenient. The service is very intimate and warm. Highly recommend this hotel, will choose here next time!

This was perfect for a 20h layover in Zhengzhou. The place is quite basic but I got everything I needed and exactly what I wanted! A budget place, a clean bed to rest, a quiet room, A/C, a shower and a fresh towel, working wiki, and both pick up and drop off from the airport included. It made my trip to be able to rest and reset like this, and they made it so easy for me too. I don't speak any chinese nor did the staff speak any english, but the girl in reception was super helpful and made a huge effort to communicate with her translator app. She went above and beyond to make me feel taken care of! The staff at the airport was kind enough to call the hotel for me too to let them know I was ready to be picked up.

The place is conveniently located, close to the center, some two hundred meters from the metro stop. Food options abound in the area, so no problem for this. Check in and check put were hassle free, the private room large enough for a solo traveller with all the amenities, including water bottles. The bathroom was clean albeit small. Too bad the bar seems to be perennially closed, but this is minor. No english spoken, but the staff was very friendly and we found a way to communicate.

The location is perfect 50m from the subway and the right in the old quarter yet in a quaint alley that is quiet from all the buzzy activities just a few steps away. Food and others sightseeing locations are all walkable. The 53 bus to the Longmen Grottoes are 3 blocks away for 1 CNY. Last bus back to the city is at 21:30 and the Didi back I paid 30 Yuan. Longmen Grottoes is definitely better for a night visit for the Western Grottoes as half of the statues are is carved in caves that the details are masked unless lights are shown inside (which is what the night light is for). The best time to visit is around 5:30 PM and later as you will have some daylight to visit the sights then comes the lights which allows you to see the details inside the caves.

Stayed overnight in Dengfeng. The hotel is not far from the bus station. Check-in was quick and takeaways could be delivered upstairs. The room was not too big, but the hygiene was OK. Overall, there was no problem.

This is a wonderful place to stay. The owner and his wife are incredibly friendly, warm, and accommodating. It’s just a few minutes from the Shaolin Temple, and the owner even offered transportation to and from the site. The food is delicious, I tried the egg fried rice, Sichuan Mala chicken, and Mala tofu (beancurd). the portions are generous and easily enough for 2–3 people. The rooftop offers stunning views of the mountains, and the owner is happy to serve tea if you’d like. There are also clothes-drying areas on the 2nd and 5th floors. While language differences limit conversation, the couple’s kindness and hospitality truly shine through. I would absolutely stay here again if I return. Heads-up: I wanted to go to Luoyang, and the owner kindly took me to a nearby spot where the bus stops. She even spoke to the driver to help me get on the right bus. After a while, the driver informed me through a note that he was heading to Gongyi instead. He asked me to get down and pointed towards another bus. I then took the bus, confirming with the driver that it was going to Luoyang before boarding. However, the same thing happened again; the driver stopped halfway and asked me to take a taxi. It seemed like the taxi driver might have been the bus driver’s acquaintance as he boarded the bus right after bus stops. The taxi driver initially quoted me 150 yuan to take me to my hotel in Luoyang. I wanted to use Didi, but the app couldn’t recognise the hotel’s name. Since the hotel was only a few meters from the Longmen Grottoes, I knew the fare should be around 65 yuan. I showed him the price on the app and he eventually agreed on 100 yuan. My advice: if you’re unsure of the bus route, go directly to the bus station. They will help you find the correct bus to your destination and let you know if any transfers are needed. This experience ended up being quite inconvenient, costing me both time and money. What should have been a 30-yuan trip from Dengfeng to Luoyang ended up costing me three times more. The owner had nothing to do with this, it’s just a heads-up for anyone planning to take the bus.

The room is conveniently located near the subway station. The room was very clean and comfortable for three days. The room was cleaned every day and the landlord was responsive. On the day of check-in, he recommended a lot of local delicacies to me. He also lent me a hiking pole for free when he knew I was going to Laojun Mountain. It is worth recommending and I will stay here again in the future.

The front desk clerk was very kind. She even knocked on the door in the morning in case we were late. I really appreciate her.

When I was leaving, I remembered to take a photo and write a review. The pick-up and drop-off were all handled by this small hotel, and the car was relatively new. When picking up at the airport, I waited for half an hour, but I think it might take an hour in Pudong. For a rest before catching an early flight, this room is enough, the quilt is clean, and the mattress is comfortable. It is not recommended to stay in the kind of window in the corridor, the air quality will not be good. The airport hotels are all nearby. It is convenient to eat, and there are many restaurants around. I am quite satisfied.