ANUE is nestled in the heart of the Tianmu Lake Resort in Liyang, privately boasting a 280-mu (approximately 186,800 square meters) scenic paradise. With over 24,000 square meters of lake surface and rolling bamboo forests complementing each other, it stands as an ecological vacation haven tucked away at the intersection of Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Anhui provinces. The hotel, centered around the concept of "peace of mind is where one belongs, and the hermit finds joy in seclusion," blends the cultural heritage of Jiangnan with the beauty of lakes and mountains, creating an elegant experience where "every step brings a new tree, and every season presents a new scenery." The architecture draws inspiration from the essence of Chinese-style courtyards, with delicate designs hidden among pink walls and black tiles, embodying the clever idea of a "garden tour." The old courtyard entrance hall, geometric aesthetic lobby, and light and shadow corridor weave together ancient and modern aesthetics. The central courtyard merges with the outdoor bar, recreating the elegant sentiment of "drinking wine amidst mountains and waters." The 52 boutique rooms and standalone villas are scattered throughout, either nestling by the lake or nestling against the mountains. The minimalist design reveals an oriental charm, with textured materials and natural light and shadow intertwining to create a serene living experience. The hotel is equipped with a mountain-water hot spring, a regional specialty restaurant, and multi-functional private rooms. The hot spring is hidden among verdant scenery, and the warm water can wash away all fatigue; the restaurant brings the scenery indoors, with morning sunlight and tree shadows complementing the delicious dishes. Within a 2.1-kilometer radius, guests can reach the Fangsuo Cultural Village, and within a 5-kilometer radius, they can directly access the Tianmu Lake Scenic Park. A half-hour drive takes them to the Nanshan Bamboo Sea, and Liyang No.1 Highway connects the beautiful scenery along the way, providing convenient travel. Here, nature serves as the scroll and culture as the ink, allowing guests to experience a tranquil and luxurious vacation surrounded by mountains and waters, finding a spiritual haven.
"The hotel is a small high-end hotel, the room facilities are very good, the design is very chic. Service is also available. Most of the service staff should be locals, very kind, like going home. Especially the hot spring sister Xu, really good, during the hot spring, I have been serving tea for us to send water towels and fruit, really good! Thank you! The hot spring is very clean, it is a bit cold, the women's dressing room needs a floor mat, otherwise the feet are cold when changing clothes.
There are a few tips:
1. The plates used in the restaurant need to be heated in the big winter, otherwise the dishes will be cold soon, and the kitchen tastes good, but it is uncomfortable to eat cold dishes in winter.
2. Whether you can not push the cart to the guests for breakfast, watching a car with leftovers and dirty dishes while eating is really unappetizing. If you can use a tray to collect dirty dishes, it will be more elegant, and the restaurant venue is actually not big, and it will not increase much workload.
3. The air conditioning in the corridor in winter should be warmed up a little, and the waiters passing through the corridor should pay attention to close the door connected to the outdoors.
4. There are not enough paper towels in the room, and there is no paper towel next to the sink. It is best to add one for the convenience of guests.
5. L'Occitane's shampoo and conditioner are really as bad as ever... You can feel that the hotel wants to provide guests with high-quality toiletries, but L'Occitane is really, people can't complain about 🙄.
6. There is no waiter in the small bar of the hotel, I can't order it, I want to drink and coffee without drinking...🤷♀️
Of course, the service staff are very active and enthusiastic, that is, as a small boutique hotel, some details can be better.
Overall a good hotel."