2-Star Hotels in Shanxi, China

It was a little difficult to find the place to check in. This was a nice, clean hotel room. We stayed in a family friendly room. The beds were comfortable and there were drawers and a lot of counter space, a desk, end table, and small table. There were 3 extra pillows in a cabinet. There was an access code, so when someone left others weren't left in the dark and checkout was just a matter of sending a message via WeChat. We really liked this hotel!

Shanxi tourism is really popular this year, with culture and food. We also specially arranged a trip to Xinzhou. I did my homework before arriving in Xinzhou and came directly to this B&B. The location is great and parking is very convenient. The store owner warmly received us. As soon as we entered the hospital, we were surprised by the environment of his home. It was classic and fresh, and matched well with the ancient city. The room is even more clean and the facilities are new. There is a food court just outside the store, which is really convenient. A great experience, will come again.

Because we were traveling with my parents, we planned a trip at the end of the National Day holiday, and it certainly didn't disappoint. We booked Shao Dong Jia guesthouse online in Pingyao Ancient City, and the owner picked us up from the North Gate of the ancient city. The guesthouse was located in a quiet area within the bustling ancient city, a courtyard house with simple and elegant decor, and was very clean. The hot water in the shower was fantastic. Highly recommended! I especially want to mention that when we arrived at the guesthouse around 8 pm, we were taking my parents out for dinner, and the owner, seeing that they were elderly, kindly offered to take them out in an electric tricycle. It was very heartwarming 🥰 Thank you, owner!

If you want a more authentic experience than staying in a fancy hotel, this is your place. Mrs Liu (sp?) was so lovely and helpful. She speaks a bit of English and is very fast on the translation apps for what she doesn’t know. She gave us a map of the Ancient City and explained where we should visit. Every day she gave us water bottles. We stayed 2 nights. You can experience a kang bed here, in a cozy room in a quaint courtyard. It was quite firm but still comfortable. There is air con which was needed when we were there. The bathroom is small but we found that everything didn’t get wet, despite the small size of the room. The inn is on the “taxi-bus” route just off South Street. As it is a block from the Main Street it is significantly quieter as the honking of “taxi-buses” doesn’t happen as much in the alleyways. Just be careful to walk on the sides of the road as the mopeds and taxi-buses are electric so quiet, except for the honking which is loud and constant, and they drive quite fast for the size and busyness of the streets. There is plenty of food places just a short walk away from the hotel. The ancient city was a lot more touristy than we had expected. You need to prearrange with the innkeeper to organise a “taxi-bus” to pick you up from the South Gate. Regular cars are not allowed inside the city wall. We were dropped by the DiDi but it is too far and busy to walk with luggage to the inn. Mrs Liu and her husband helped us out with their mopeds. Not many “taxi-bus” drivers know the inn as it is a smaller private hotel, so make sure you have the address printed out to show them. The taxi-bus is 10RMB pp per ride and you can flag them down anywhere on the streets they are allowed on, but they may not want to go where you want to go, so just flag another one until you get one that agrees. You scan the drivers QR code to pay. Overall we enjoyed our stay at Pingyao Yunshu Inn.

Excellent value for money, spotlessly clean, and the staff provide great service. Breakfast is included, and the location offers very convenient transportation for exploring. In the evenings, it's lovely to stroll out to the square and enjoy the cool air. I wholeheartedly recommend Wutongge Hotel to anyone planning a trip to Datong.

Fantastic value for money. I really liked the room. Shower and bathroom were great. Bed was comfy. The hotel is in a quiet street a little bit outside of the main streets which for me was a big plus. It's not too far away and way quieter. The owner/husband picked me up and dropped me off at the north gate. They have a fridge where you can pay for drinks per qr code. 2 water bottles a day for free in the room. The wife gave me a map with explanations and an itinerary idea. Super nice! Improvement ideas: - Water refill from a big jug to safe on plastic - English explanation on how to book the Pingyao 3 day ticket on WeChat (I figured it out myself but a small guide would be cool) - some way to close blinds so people can't look in without having to shut off all daylight. Would recommend the place and would book again without looking for anything else.

I absolutely loved this inn during my visit to Datong. The projection and landscaping were stunning, and watching movies in bed was incredibly smooth. The toilet was also an Anhua smart toilet, and the sanitation was excellent. I felt like I was staying in a small inn, yet I could still experience the service of a large hotel. It's also close to all the major attractions in the ancient city, and transportation is convenient. I'll definitely recommend it to my friends when I return.

I took the elderly and children to visit many inns in the city, and I liked this one because of its geographical location and proximity to the hotel. The inn is very distinctive. The standard room is a little small, and the hygiene needs to be slightly improved. The boss was very considerate to communicate in advance about parking and ticket purchase. Although there was a small episode in buying tickets, it once again verified the importance of communication, but I don’t regret it because there were too many people. I will go again next time. The food in Hongwu Ji Restaurant is of good quality and low price. After two meals, the family was very satisfied. When leaving, the teacher also gave us special vinegar. If I go again, I will choose it again.

This homestay has a good location and environment. It is an old house with an antique atmosphere. The owner is warm and thoughtful. He drove to the station to pick us up and gave us travel guidance and helped us book the ”See Pingyao Again” sitcom. It gave us a good travel experience and we will stay at his house next time we come to Pingyao.

Contactless check-in, and the owner's communication is very good. It is very close to Salt Street Pedestrian Street and the surrounding transportation is convenient. A very good stay experience that lasted for several days. My first choice for staying in Yuncheng in the future. I just happened to take a photo of the street view from the window.