4-Star Hotels in Pingyao County

This guesthouse was a pleasant surprise! The staff were incredibly welcoming, making it feel just like home, and my kids loved it. They offer block printing activities, which were a big hit. The rooms have a lovely antique charm but are also newly renovated, making for a very comfortable stay. The breakfast is a nine-grid platter, with a good mix of meat and vegetables, light and tasty – exactly to my liking. It's very close to both the highway toll booth and Pingyao Ancient City. The best part is its proximity to the 'Impression Pingyao' theater; you can even get a 20 yuan discount on tickets if you buy them at the guesthouse. If I visit Pingyao Ancient City again, I'll definitely choose this place!

This hotel is so cool people were taking pictures of it from the outside. There are many small museums in Pingyao that have the same sort of classic layout, but none of them are as well preserved and beautiful. Our room was very nice and quite comfortable, the staff was friendly and extremely helpful. The location is right in the center of town and in the heart of the main walking area. They also managed our transfer to and from the airport at no charge and the process was flawless. The breakfast was delicious and generous with things for every taste. I don't know if I'll be back to Pingyao, but if I ever return I will certainly stay here.

Initially we’re deciding whether to stay outside the city or inside. Eventually we’re won over by the pictures showing beautiful traditional homes inside the city and chose this hotel which is near the North Gate. The room was comfortable and all the electrical controls viz curtains, lightings, TV were automated by voice commands to Xiao Du. We especially like the bidet control in the toilet bowl. The hotel is run by a friendly young couple who has 3 children. The hotel provides complimentary shuttle to and from railway station. They also provide complimentary welcome snacks plus other gifts like discounts to restaurants, Encore Pingyao Performance, fruits, and bottle waters. Starbucks, McDonald’s, KFC plus a large supermarket can be found along the main road near Encore Pingyao Theatre outside West Gate. There are also many modern shops along the main road for those who wish to do some shopping. Nice hotel to stay in.

First off, the location is fantastic, right inside the ancient town. It's a century-old Jin merchant courtyard. Secondly, the guesthouse owner was incredibly welcoming! Not only did he upgrade my room, but he also gave me complimentary breakfast and fruit. Finally, when I was checking out, I wanted to buy some vinegar to take home, and the owner just gave it to me for free! I'll definitely stay here again if I get the chance, and I'll recommend it to all my friends!

When choosing a B&B, I prioritize room size and location. ✔️ This B&B is near Xiaonanmen, and it's not a long walk to get there. Plus, they offer pick-up and drop-off service, with a staff member carrying luggage, so you don't have to lift a finger – truly great for those traveling with kids. Even better, they provide pick-up and drop-off from Pingyao High-Speed Rail Station, saving you the hassle of finding a taxi yourself. The B&B is right next to a pedestrian street, which is very convenient. ✔️ The environment is lovely. It's a two-story courtyard house with many flowers and plants in the central patio, creating a natural oasis. There are also common areas with sofas, swing chairs, and a coffee bar, making it enjoyable even if you don't go out. ✔️ Our reserved room was on the second floor, right next to the pedestrian street. The room layout is quite good; although it's an open plan, there's a sheer curtain as a divider, which prevents the bed from facing the bathing area directly. I particularly liked the sofa and tea area near the entrance. ✔️ Breakfast is served individually, with a good variety, and it's quite filling for adults. ✔️ Upon check-in, the front desk provides a map of the ancient town, highlighting key attractions, how to get there, how long it takes, and performance times. They also recommended two popular restaurants and gave us discount coupons. The Pingyao beef was indeed delicious. ✔️ Highly recommended.

The hotel is located just within the old town after the north gate. The hotel is well decorated with a beautiful garden. The hotel room was clean and spacious. The hotel staff are superb friendly and helpful. In one of the nights in 平遥古城, I had left a shop without my haversack after my meal at the old town. I only recalled about my haversack when I returned to the hotel. Immediately, I reported the incident to the hotel staff. Without hesitation, the hotel staff 小武 brought me back to the said shop with his own bike in a cold weather. Although we managed to locate the shop, however, it had already closed for business and there was no people in the shop. It was nearly midnight at that time . Even though i didn’t manage to recover my haversack (cuz i needed to leave the town to another destination early in that morning), I sincerely appreciate 小武 for helping me to find my haversack. He also suggested to me to lodge a Police report so that my lost item could be recovered by mailing it back to my hometown. It was a good idea but I didn’t do it cuz the belongings in the bag were not valuable and nothing important. Once again , I really want to thank 小武 for his patience and service rendered to me. Cheers! 👍

My friend booked this hotel, and when they came back, they raved about how great it was! The service was top-notch, all the staff were incredibly welcoming, and the room was spotlessly clean and tidy. The breakfast spread was also excellent with delicious food! The Chinese-style decor was lovely, and the room itself was very spacious. Plus, they even offer a pick-up and drop-off service to the station, which is quite rare for a hotel at this price point, especially in a tourist city. Highly recommended!

Staying at this hotel inside the ancient city of Pingyao was one of the absolute highlights of our trip. From the very beginning, the hospitality was flawless. The staff were exceptionally kind and helpful—they even met us right at the entrance of the adjacent hutong to guide us to the property and help with our luggage, making our arrival completely hassle-free. The hotel itself is breathtaking, built around beautifully preserved, traditional Chinese courtyards with meticulous attention to detail. The atmosphere is authentic, peaceful, and full of charm. Despite being in such a central location, it was extremely quiet, allowing for a deeply restful night's sleep in a comfortable bed and clean room. The on-site restaurant is another major plus: the food is generous and delicious, and hotel guests receive a very welcome discount. Highly recommended for anyone looking for authenticity, comfort, and top-tier hospitality. We would definitely stay here again!

We enjoyed an absolutely fabulous three-day stay at Jing's Residence. The building itself is a very nicely modernized Qing-era building. We've stayed in some similarly ages buildings in Europe and this was right up with the nicest of them. The spaces look very similar to the ones in the museums in town, albeit with bathrooms and more comfortable furnishings. The service was absolutely impeccable. Our room was constantly restocked with complementary drinks and baked goods, and the front desk staff (Crystal and Leo) was helpful with everything from restaurant recommendations to transportation to the train station to us mixing up our departure date (whoops). All staff spoke great English. Afternoon tea was a particularly nice touch: no fee, great service, and a very relaxing atmosphere. Food was light Chinese snacks, not the huge spread of a British-style high tea. Breakfast was a similar relaxing experience. We tried all the of the Chinese-style options and they were all excellent. We did not try the Western-style options. Dinner was a set menu, shown to us in the morning before making the reservation. It was a combination of Western dishes and local Pingyao/Shanxi food. If given the choice we would have preferred purely Chinese food, but it was all very good and honestly the change of peace was probably good-- getting a salad was nice after two weeks in China. The Pingyao Beef was the highlight: big cubes of high quality meat, easily my favorite of the three places we had this dish. The bar had a nice selection of Western wines, Scotch, etc, but I was disappointed to not see any local rice wine or Baiji. Air conditioning worked very well in our room, easily getting the temperature down under 20C even at midday on ＞30C days. Overall I really can't recommend this place enough: this hotel was really a highlight of our trip.

Facilities: Well-equipped Cleanliness: Always cleaned and very tidy Ambiance: Absolutely stunning for a historical visit. This is a centuries-old inn, with seven courtyards deep. Being here felt like stepping back into the glorious era when Jin merchants thrived. Service: Excellent. There are two incredibly cute kittens in the courtyard that my son absolutely adored. The owner even provided toys for playing with them. When we weren't out exploring, my son spent his time in the courtyard playing with the cats and had a wonderful time.