Must-see hotels in China

  • New Mill Inns

    Guizhou

    This hostel, tucked down an alleyway off Yingpan Donglu, has clean, basic rooms that are a bit rundown in places. Beds are softer than you might expect…

  • Minority Inn & Cafe

    Guangxi

    Perched above Dazhai village on the trail leading up to Tiantouzhai, this small guesthouse has a terrace and an owner who speaks excellent English. It’s…

  • Kangding Yāngqièĕr Hotel

    Sichuan

    There's a pleasing mix of Chinese and Tibetan styles in this quiet riverside hotel. Better rooms come complete with little Chinese tea-making sets…

  • Home Inn

    Xishuangbanna Region

    Nothing to write home about, but this chain hotel offers big rooms with modern bathrooms in a convenient central location. Some rooms smell like old…

  • Mohe Time Travel Youth Hostel

    Heilongjiang

    A serviceable hostel in a local neighbourhood. The yellow-painted rooms at street level are well kept and very warm in winter. The friendly owners don't…

  • Jianguo Hotel

    Hubei

    The Jianguo is a large luxury hotel at the foot of Wudang Shan and set within the tourist complex. Rooms have outdoor terraces and are comfortable enough,…

  • Deyin Hotel

    Guizhou

    Spacious rooms with soft mattresses and quality linen. The top-floor rooms have river views and balconies. Hallways are a little tired and there's no lift…

  • Jinhaili Hotel

    Guangdong

    This affordable option in the upmarket Zhapo area has a gloomy lobby but big, decent rooms (it's a designated host for government officials). In July and…

  • Shanshui Trends Hotel

    Guangdong

    A decent option for the price and location, if you don't mind slightly thin walls (pray for a quiet neighbour) and small TV screens. There are more than…

  • Chengdu Grand Hotel

    Chengdu

    An old-school stalwart just across from the North train station, this busy conference hotel offers comfortable rooms that are ideal for people arriving…

  • Rìshàng Bīnguǎn

    Jiangxi

    About a 10-minute climb from the southern chairlift is the welcoming, pale-blue Rìshàng, with a stupendous viewing deck and neat, renovated rooms. If it's…

  • 7 Days Inn

    Guangdong

    Located in Yangjiang, this place has cheerful rooms and the regular good standard of cleanliness associated with this chain. A desk, old TV and blackout…

  • Xingcheng Mingyang Homestay

    Liaoning

    Cheap and cheerful enough for the price, this homestay is run by a quiet local family who present neat, airy rooms (extra blankets are a must outside…

  • Jinlin Oriental Hotel

    Shanxi

    Conveniently located across the road from the main entrance of the train station (on the left as you exit), the Jinlin has clean, quiet and comfortable…

  • Lung Ying Inn

    Sichuan

    Overlooking the river, this two-storey stone hotel has modern rooms and a quiet lobby with windows that open to the water. Non-Chinese-speaking guests…

  • Pearls Hotel

    Guizhou

    Large beds, fastidious cleaners and friendly management put Pearls above its rivals in the midrange category. Small desks and quality bathroom products…

  • Róngdū Shāngwù Jiǔdiàn

    Yunnan

    On the corner of the bus station street and the main drag, this hotel offers clean, large and modern rooms (with sit-down toilets) and has a good wi-fi…

  • Zong Heng Hotel

    Guizhou

    A well-established four-star hotel with spacious, modern rooms that make a good base for a family or small group. Carpets and communal areas are tired,…

  • Chishui Hotel

    Guizhou

    A little tired in the paint and plastering, but nonetheless a welcoming hotel with spacious rooms featuring English-language movies and strong internet…

  • Ibis Shanghai Xujiahui Hotel

    Shanghai

    It might not be the most inspiring place to stay, but the 77 simple and clean rooms ensure a good night's rest. Rooms come with generic decor, plus air…

  • Shàngfǔ Běiyuàn Mínsù Jiǔdiàn

    Shandong

    This new hotel is good value, with clean, bright, modern rooms going for just over ¥100 after discounts. The linen is fresh, and the beds are large and…

  • Hotel Himalaya

    Sichuan

    Run by a Ganzi local who happens to speak German, the rooms here are fairly faded, but nevertheless offer good value. As it's tucked down a side alley off…

  • Jūnyǎ Zhōujì Jiǔdiàn

    Hunan

    This large hotel has comfortable, smart twins and doubles and a restaurant. Turn right out of the bus station, left through the páifāng (decorative stone…

  • Yuǎnfāngde Jiā

    Guangxi

    Two floors of small but adequate rooms connected by a creaky wooden staircase and run by friendly owners. It’s on a busy street just before you reach…

  • Kùchē Bīnguǎn

    Xinjiang

    Kuqa’s main tourist hotel has ageing rooms with springy beds, but is otherwise a perfectly decent place to stay. The included breakfast is surprisingly…

  • Home Inn

    Tianjin

    This stylish branch of the usually more budget-oriented chain hotel has comfortable, clean, business-style rooms with corner desks, and a handy location…

  • Zàng Jí Wáng Shāngwù Jiǔdiàn

    Yunnan

    It's all a little run-down, though the best rooms do come with huge windows and spectacular mountain views. Prices are regularly discounted by up to 50%,…

  • Táoyuán Dàjiǔdiàn

    Gansu

    Staff are welcoming at this centrally located hotel (one of a small handful permitted to accept foreigners in Hezuo), though their English is rather…

  • Old Beijing Square Hotel

    Beijing

    A Chinese-style hutong hotel with a glass roof enclosing the central courtyard, petite rooms (tiny bathrooms) and sweet staff. It's well hidden on an…

  • Zaoxiang Yard

    The Great Wall

    Modest but comfortable enough, this guesthouse is housed in a 70-year-old courtyard building. Most of the rooms have private bathrooms, and the food is…

  • Zha Xi Grand Hotel

    Sichuan

    Large hotel aimed squarely at Chinese tour groups but the reasonable prices and big, warm rooms with work desks and rather over-the-top bedheads mean that…

  • Taichi Hotel

    Hubei

    This quality hotel on the mountain has fabulous mountain views. Be careful you don't wind up in a room without a window, though. It’s 200m downhill from…

  • St Regis

    Beijing

    An older property with dated rooms, which means you can find decent deals online. The extravagant lobby and butler service are standouts, and Silk Street…

  • Qīnggǎng Bīnguǎn

    Qinghai

    The closest option to the train station, this corner hotel has clean, modern rooms and a not-bad Chinese breakfast spread. It's 300m north of the train…

  • Chateau de Woody

    Tiger Leaping Gorge

    This old-school gorge guesthouse has rooms with good views and modern bathrooms that are a decent deal. Across the road, the less-attractive modern…

  • Jinjiang Inn

    Shanghai

    Rooms are boxy, but in excellent condition at this bright and simple chain. It has wi-fi access throughout, but the cheapest rooms don't have windows. It…

  • Huáqīng Jiǔdiàn

    Yunnan

    Decorated in a neo-Qing dynasty style, the rooms here are a nice size and some come with small terraces. The staff are friendly and offer a great English…

  • Miao Family Guesthouse

    Guizhou

    This guesthouse has clean, comfortable rooms, some decorated with local artwork. Rooms in the adjacent restaurant building have nice views of the town and…

  • Tianzhao Hotel

    Sichuan

    If you need to stay the night in Guangyuan, this hotel has smart rooms in a convenient location. Turn right out of the train station; it’s about two…

  • Jīntáoyuán Dàjiǔdiàn

    Sichuan

    Large, old-fashioned rooms with more than a few age and tobacco stains, but otherwise not too bad. The riverview rooms are a good deal at just ¥20 more…

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