4-Star Hotels in Hunan, China

The room was spacious and clean, equipped with a mini-fridge and a projector. The best part about this guesthouse is its environment. Waking up in the morning, with mist shrouding the trees, you can really feel that picturesque 'purple smoke rising from the forest' vibe, and some rooms even offer mountain views right from the window. The owner's service was exceptional; they kindly dropped us off at the central gate in the morning and picked us up within minutes of calling in the evening. The guesthouse is very close to Zhangjiajie's central gate, which is super convenient for exploring Zhangjiajie without backtracking. If you have good stamina, you can even visit Yuanjiajie, Yangjiajie, and Tianzi Mountain all in one day. Although the guesthouse breakfast didn't have a huge variety, it was satisfying. The stir-fries had a home-cooked taste, light and delicious, and all the vegetables were home-grown. When we left, the lovely owner even personally picked some cucumbers for me to snack on during my journey – so thoughtful! Oh, I almost forgot, the guesthouse also offers farm-style picking activities. I'd love to come back during the off-season next time and stay for a few days, slowly enjoying some tea and relaxing!

I can't recommend this hotel enough! Beautiful property surrounded by the mountains. Rooms are huge and cozy. Bed is super comfortable! Food is amazing. Breakfast is included and lots of affordable options for dinner. They also drove my husband to the nearest pharmacy for medication. They go above and beyond! They do free pickup and drop off from airport/train station. They drive you to East gate of the National Park for free. Everywhere else you have to Didi. Laundry is free and they even fold it for you! Staff has great communication. We were so relaxed on our stay here while enjoying the beautiful scenery of Zhangjiajie. We would definitely recommend Foggy Valley to everyone! Thank you to the staff that took care of us. Gonna miss all the cats in the property too 🥹

The standard room I booked was the largest I've ever stayed in at a Ji Hotel. It had a separate dressing area, a work area large enough for three people to sit in, a large TV, and was quiet, clean, and new – a very comfortable stay. It's only a 10-minute walk to the East Gate of Yuelu Mountain, perfect for those taking the route of entering from the South Gate and exiting from the East Gate. Exiting from the East Gate allows you to easily return to the hotel.

I was kindly given a free room upgrade to a high floor with a fantastic view overlooking Orange Island and Yuelu Mountain. The room was clean, hygienic, and tidy, with complete amenities and attentive service. However, the large showerhead in the bathroom was damaged and unusable, though the small handheld one was fine. Downstairs by the river every afternoon, there are various street musicians and performers playing different music at the same time, which blend together into annoying noise. We brought this up, and the staff said they had also complained to no avail, so we just had to keep the windows tightly shut. We chose not to switch to a city-view room because of the superb river view. The hotel's location is super convenient, very close to the subway station—just one stop to Orange Island and two stops to Yuelu Mountain. There are several pedestrian streets and historic blocks nearby, and the Du Fu Jiangge Pavilion is also a short distance away along the river.

(Excuse the photos of the room - we were so excited to get settled in so I took photos after we had already laid on the bed and put our stuff down) This is going to be a long review because we had such a fantastic stay, but tl;dr, highly highly recommend this hotel. If you’re looking for great service and beautiful views, this is the place. From the very start, before even checking in, the Hidden Hills Villa team reached out and let us know that they would be arranging transportation for us from wherever we were coming from (high speed rail station, airport, etc). They also asked us to add them on WeChat for the 24 hour butler service (we asked for some necessities one night and they delivered it within a few minutes). They added us to a group chat with the chef, front desk for amenities, and the owners Joyce and Ethan themselves. Before we even got to the hotel, our breakfasts for the next day were ordered and our itinerary was made by Joyce (more on that). We felt bad because we were checking in late at around 11:30pm because we were running late from our previous excursions. But Joyce and Ethan were more than accommodating and still greeted us to go through everything. Their warm welcome was much appreciated after such a long day. Since we got there at night, we couldn’t see the views yet but the hotel itself was already spectacular. The room was very clean and has a nice relaxing concept. The room was stocked with tea (grown in the mountains of Zhangjiajie), water and other beverages, and snacks, all of which are restocked everyday. The bed felt great, even for my mom who is very picky with her mattresses. They also have a regular pillow and a memory foam pillow, variety for all kinds of sleepers which I love. We booked 2 rooms and both were great. I tend to be picky with bathrooms and this one was very clean and the showers had great pressure and the soaps were stocked. On to the breakfast. We tried the western breakfast the first day and the Chinese breakfast the next day. We enjoyed both - fresh ingredients and great taste. The chef was also very kind and efficient - we gave them the time we wanted breakfast and he had them ready immediately upon entering the room. We unfortunately sat next to some guests who were slightly rude to the chef but he handled it gracefully and moved on. They also offer lunch and dinner options for purchase but our schedule didn’t allow us to try it out, but they have western and Chinese options that looked good. We loved that this place is far enough from everything that you still have that secluded feel but close enough to the city that rides there only took a few minutes. From the hotel, you have direct views of the Avatar mountains and we were always in awe by how beautiful they looked. Joyce is an English speaking tour guide so she was very knowledgeable with everything. She sent me a very detailed itinerary based on our preferences - we followed it exactly and saw everything we wanted to see in Zhangjiajie. She also educated us a lot on the local culture and shared tea and wine with us. She was so welcoming and a great host! Ethan was also incredibly kind and made sure we had our transportation in order when leaving the hotel. Joyce and Ethan have a wonderful concept here at Hidden Hills Villa, and we definitely will be back. The only thing we didn’t get to do was the calligraphy that they offer because we didn’t have the time. But we got a peek at the room and it looks very authentic and fun!

View is as good as the photos. You get exactly what you see. However, I found the location of the hotel to be extremely inconvenient and would urge fellow travelers to avoid this hotel unless you are fully aware of this risk. First, the hotel is located in a very isolated location on a hill with steep curved turns making it very difficult for drivers. My DiDi drivers have all expressed their concern over the safety of the hill everytime I’ve had a ride home. Additionally, there are almost no food options and no convenience stores nearby. ******* will not be able to save you either. As the hotel is also located above rice paddies, the damp surroundings attract a lot of bugs including mosquitoes, beetles, and flies. Be wary of this, and bring a skin vape! The room itself is an oasis in the midst of it all though!

My friend and I had a wonderful stay at Yuji Hotel!! It was our very first trip to China and very new experience. From the very first minutes arriving to we felt very welcomed, very soon meeting John who made every small detail in our stay at top notch. He even got ahead with all our concerns. The room was very clean, lots of amenities, view was very good and you could see the weather up in the mountains. Breakfast was very good too, having lots of options including non-spicy food. will remember taste of the buns which seemed to have red beans filling - just delicious!! Fried rice was great too! Thank you all the team!!

Staying at Four Seasons Creek Side was the best decision we made for our Zhangjiajie trip! The hotel is located right next to Baofeng Lake. The front desk staff were warm and attentive, and check-in and check-out were both very efficient. They even provided free high-speed rail station pickup and transfers to the East Gate of the Forest Park, accommodating all our needs. The location is also super convenient, with plenty of dining and shopping options nearby. I'll definitely choose this place again next time I visit. Highly recommended!

Originally booked a twin room, but upon arrival, I was upgraded to a suite. I was totally blown away—I've never stayed in such a huge room before! (Wondering if I can still get a free upgrade next time haha 😁) Cleanliness and comfort were both top-notch. I want to especially highlight the service. The hotel provides a complimentary shuttle service to and from the scenic area (about 2 km one way to the South Gate/Biaozhimen), one round trip per day. Such a thoughtful touch! It made my wife exclaim, ”The competition in the hospitality industry is fierce these days!” Breakfast was decent, and the view from the 4th-floor outdoor area is lovely (Photo 1). Plenty of parking spaces downstairs, including slow chargers (EV-friendly), and fast chargers nearby as well. The front desk helped us book attraction tickets and show tickets, and even mapped out a great sightseeing route for a first-time visitor like me. Kudos to the young staff at the front desk! Both the day and night shifts were wonderful. Oh, and the cleaning lady greeted us with a cheerful ”Good morning” every day. You can really tell the staff are well-trained and genuinely professional! PS: I originally booked 2 days, but also used my wife's account to book an extra day just in case. Turns out we needed it, and the hotel let us keep the same room for the extension 😄. Total score! Haha. If I bring my mom here next time, your hotel will definitely be my top choice!

There were a few things we found could be improved during our stay. The hotel is somewhat outdated and a little worn in certain areas. However, the room itself was in good condition, clean and looked just like the pictures, so we had no complaints about the room. It is also worth being aware that toilet paper cannot be flushed down the toilet and instead has to be disposed of in the bin. The bin in the bathroom was an open one, which was a little challenging for us as we come from the West and are simply not used to this setup. We also tried some of the food available to order at the hotel, but unfortunately this was not one of the highlights of our stay. The fries were very sweet, and the pasta was quite bland compared to what we expected from the pictures. Breakfast was adequate, with a few Western options such as toast, croissants, two types of eggs, yoghurt, butter and jam. The majority of the buffet was Chinese food, which is of course understandable, but there were limited Western choices. On the positive side, the staff were incredibly helpful and friendly throughout our stay. They helped us with our tickets for the national park, and the entrance was only around 500 metres from the hotel, which was very convenient. They also gave us a map of the park and recommended two really good routes for us, which was a great help. Another major advantage was the included transfer from the airport to the hotel, as well as the transfer to our next hotel. This was a huge plus and made our trip much easier. Most importantly, we really liked our room. It was clean, comfortable and in good condition, with an absolutely fantastic view. Overall, the helpful staff, excellent location, convenient transfers and beautiful view made our stay a positive experience, despite the areas where the hotel could use some updating.