Let's start with breakfast.
Our room type didn't include breakfast. We had to pay an extra 18 or 15 yuan per person for it, and it consisted of a bowl of plain congee, a steamed bun, and a glutinous rice shumai.
Next, check-in.
The front desk asked for our check-in time in advance, but if they couldn't accommodate a 12-1 PM check-in, they should have told me. My previous guesthouse allowed late check-out, so my friend and I could have gotten ready there before coming over. When I told them the time, they replied with an 'OK' emoji. Shouldn't I assume that means I could check in then? We arrived with a lot of luggage and waited awkwardly in the lobby for a long time. The front desk only offered a brief 'sorry.'
Now, the location.
To get to the guesthouse, you have to walk down quite a long alley. There are construction sites and residences on both sides, making it noisy, messy, and cluttered. The worst part is the terrible smell—it was genuinely disgusting on the road. How could it be so stinky? We checked in during the day, so it didn't seem scary, but coming back at night, the alley had no lights and was pitch black, with dogs barking. It almost scared my friend senseless.
Regarding food delivery.
Deliveries aren't brought to your door or left at the front desk; there's a specific spot for them. On the day we checked out, both of our orders went missing. But we were in a hurry to catch our flight, so we didn't ask anyone to check the surveillance footage.
About the rooms and layout.
I don't know the exact number of rooms, but no matter which one you stay in, there's no guidance or signage. After the front desk staff showed us to our room the first time, we never found it correctly again. After a tiring day out, we'd have to play 'escape room' in the dark just to find our way back. Maybe my friend and I just have bad memories and couldn't remember the way, but we were genuinely frustrated; all the doors look identical.
Inside the room.
There were an insane number of bugs and mosquitoes. The guesthouse only provided mosquito coils and a green anti-itch cream. We stayed for two days, and there wasn't a single spot on our limbs that wasn't bitten. And it felt like not all the bites were from mosquitoes; some looked more like mite or flea bites.
And the goodnight sweet soup.
This goodnight sweet soup service was a lovely and thoughtful gesture, but we didn't get to have it either of the two nights we stayed. When we asked, they just said it was gone. I'd like to ask if you prepare it based on the number of guests staying that day, or if you just make as much as you feel like? Or is it acceptable for one guest in a certain room to drink enough for 10 people?
Finally, drinking water in the room.
Each room provides two complimentary bottles of water. Any additional water beyond those two bottles costs extra. I've only ever seen hotels or guesthouses charging for water online, so I was surprised to encounter it myself this time.
The above review is genuine and accurate, and the rating is fair and impartial. Aside from the mysterious insect bites, the cleanliness was good, especially the cleaning staff. The cleaning auntie was excellent and very meticulous when we extended our stay. Most of the points for cleanliness go to her.
The guesthouse management is also quite interesting. Don't you have an office area? Do you have to scold employees and handle guest complaints in the lobby? Can you at least be a little discreet? You are really loud.
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