Facilities: Everything you could possibly need is here. They even have the same small kettle I have at home. Personally, I found the mattress a bit too firm; I forgot to ask if softer ones were available, but I was so tired from traveling that I just crashed. I always run out of words when describing facilities, but this place has smart curtains, a bathtub, and a walk-in closet. If I had to nitpick, I didn't see a tablet or a bathroom TV, or maybe I just didn't notice them? Even without a tablet, all the controls are by the bed, which is very convenient. The hairdryer is a Dyson, in an orange-red color? First time seeing that; I've only ever seen red or pink ones before. There don't seem to be any plants, and there's only one smart toilet, no second one? The tatami tent has a kids' shower and toiletries, and the balcony has flowers. They provide a bathtub liner and a toilet seat cover, and they gave us bath bombs, which is a big plus – I prefer these bath bombs to a bath menu.
Hygienic: No complaints here. The restaurant staff were also very prompt in clearing tables, which deserves praise. Their service awareness is excellent, much better than in Guilin.
Environment: As described online, it's quite remote. I highly recommend booking car service simultaneously. I regret not doing so; waiting for a taxi takes a little too long (100 people, I was stunned, but member-accelerated taxis are pretty fast). The surroundings are filled with bamboo, Japanese maple, and a gentle downward slope. The entrance corridor is stunning, like walking through a time tunnel, opening Alibaba's door. The view upon entering is beautiful and calming (unlike Chongqing, where opening the door feels like stepping into a lively and bustling carnival). For someone who prefers city hotels, I found the location a bit inconvenient (Libo was also inconvenient, though it had a bus stop; Yangshuo had shuttle services). I didn't think to book a car for a domestic trip during the off-season – darn it! I recommend booking the hotel's car service (since it was a family trip, I couldn't complain too much, so I just nervously spent the money). My parents didn't like it; my mom told me to book something like the Kuanzhai Alley hotels (lively outside, quiet inside, with two courtyards to choose from, car pick-up, and metro/bus tour lines at the terminal station). However, the entire hotel has Wi-Fi, electricity, and an elevator (I'll never forget sitting for four or five hours by candlelight, fighting for a seat – truly a fool if it weren't for seeing an extra scenic spot). It's very suitable for self-driving travelers and great for going up the Ximatian cable car. It was so much fun, and I even encountered snow on the mountain, which made the cable car ride to the summit even more enjoyable!
Service: Polite and courteous, quick to respond, and understanding of requests. Dali accommodations are always a headache; I can never choose a hotel. I was about to try Huajianfang, but I called them in advance and was so annoyed by the receptionist that I decided to try this place. It was late, but they still arranged the pick-up service perfectly (the last time I was so annoyed I changed hotels was in Guizhou). The staff's attire was formal and proper (I sometimes choose hotels based on staff attire, like gloves and hats, and different outfits for different areas). Every staff member, both ladies and gentlemen, was super nice and even gave us a souvenir, a beautiful tie-dye bag. The restaurant served food incredibly fast – I haven't encountered such speed in a long time, and the portions were overly generous. I ordered a meal for two, but I think it could easily feed 6-8 people. My mom especially loved the shrimp, and the dried mushroom fried rice was incredibly fragrant and very good value (I don't want to remember the prices in Shanghai or Kunming, *cries*). My mom and I both wished they weren't so generous; even if the plates were huge and the food was tiny, we'd accept it. The mulberries were delicious; I haven't seen them in years. Both breakfast and à la carte options had limited variety but generous portions. There were several choices for soy milk, and the sweet and savory toppings for douhua were separated, which is great for someone like me who gets confused. However, I didn't see 'shao erkui' (grilled rice cake) or 'ru shan' (milk fan), and the pudding was a bit hard, perhaps due to individual packaging. In the evening, they served a sweet soup; the tremella was not greasy, and I wanted to ask how they made it. The slippers were both plastic and disposable, fitting for a resort. Umbrellas were placed prominently at the entrance – a big plus. All service responses were immediate, making it a worthwhile experience (though I've never encountered a hotel with bad service anyway). The service rivals some chain five-star hotels, perhaps even better, surpassing Guilin, Guiyang, and Anshun. Personally, I think the dining completely beats Changsha (first time I've ever had truly sour fruit at a hotel, amazing. Room service was impeccable, but the restaurant was so bad that it made me hesitant to try hotel dining for a long time – I literally wouldn't remove a bad review even if they offered a free meal).
Welcome Fruit: Grapes, tamarind, tomatoes, blueberries. The grapes were incredibly sweet; I want to know how to buy such sweet jasmine grapes. I haven't seen tamarind in welcome fruit in a long time, and it was delicious. The blueberries were also large, not the small 'traffic light' ones people joke about, which is a big plus. However, the three colors of tomatoes weren't sweet at all, which made me laugh.
Welcome Amenities (Tea, Snacks): I didn't notice the snacks, but I think there was something to drink on the side of the lobby? The candy at the front desk included local Yunnan specialty 'Mao Duoli,' which was quite addictive. I still don't like savory items at afternoon tea. The cranberry scone was delicious without the filling, and for the others, I just ate the top cherry blossom and left the biscuit base. The drinks were average; I wish they had cucumber juice (I've always wanted to go back to Xi'an just for the hotel's cucumber juice – I always revisit hotels for their food and service). The milk tablets they gave were so delicious; I want a link to buy them!
Minibar: Two bottles of water, one Coke, one Sprite, two beers, two chocolates, two yogurts. It covered both local specialties and common items, quite standard. I didn't touch the beer, Coke, or Sprite, but I polished off everything else. My usual attitude towards minibars is 'no Coke, Sprite, alcohol, or Evian water,' so I was happy there was no Evian. The potato chips, preserved plums, and wild mushrooms were all delicious. The four coffee capsules were a familiar taste, and the tea bags were unique and had a local flavor.
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