Hotels with Pools in Kunming

Five stars to the DoubleTree by Hilton Kunming Airport! From the lobby environment and room cleanliness to the breakfast and airport shuttle service, everything met a high standard, making for a very comfortable stay. I especially want to commend Cai Cai. I was quite tired upon arrival, but Cai Cai was incredibly patient, efficiently handled my check-in, thoroughly explained all hotel services, and even offered thoughtful advice regarding my flight schedule. Any questions I had were answered promptly and properly, truly demonstrating exceptional service. The hotel maintains excellent quality control, and with such outstanding staff service, it has become my go-to choice for layovers in Kunming. I highly recommend it to anyone traveling through Changshui Airport.

This is the second time I’ve booked this hotel and also the second time I’m impressed with the hotel service. I’ve touched down Kunming too early and since I’m tired from late night flight, I head straight to the hotel after I’ve landed although I understand check in cannot be so early. The concierge was nice to allow me and my partner to enjoy breakfast (we booked stay with breakfast) while waiting for guests to check out as their hotel was fully booked. Right after our breakfast, the concierge saw us and quickly chased up the cleaning staff to tidy up the room asap so guests can check in earlier. I appreciate their thoughtfulness in this and was lucky to check in in the morning although the stated check-in time is 2pm. I also appreciate the cleaning staff attentiveness to us as we prefer the room to be clean up every 2 days instead of daily. (We book 4 nights there). She keeps checking in with us as she is worried we run out of drinking water, tissue paper, toilet roll and clean towel almost every morning. On our last day, we came back to our room around late afternoon and she thoughtfully hang a laundry bag filled with drinking water bottles and even new pack of tissue on our door. (We leave do not disturb button on while we went out.) The hotel staff at lobby was also very attentive when we get out of Didi outside in the rain, he runs towards us with umbrella to shield us from rain. I also enjoy hotel breakfast very much as I arrived in Kunming with weak stomach and needed non spicy and easy food to ingest. They provided a great range of food that suits foreigners, children and even sick adults like me. Thank you Dianyu Yunling, I know I can trust this hotel’s service level and will return to this hotel again for my next Kunming trip!

Having Wechat, checking process was smooth, we arrived in the day time. The butler greeted us at the lobby and took us to our apartment. The location was good, had breakfast places nearby. Easy pick up and drop off location for DiDi. Having wechat was convenient because you can message the manager directly. One thing that was a bit unclear was how the house keeping works. We stayed for 6 nights and asked how we can vacuum the house but the housekeeper said the vacuum was too big. The manager was very accommodating, they let us store our luggage for 7 days while we explored other towns. This is a great place for family, it is very spacious, the bed was comfortable and includes a washing machine. We will definite stay at the same place again next time.

Our stay at InterContinental Kunming was fantastic! We booked a premium twin room and were pleasantly surprised with a complimentary upgrade to a balcony room, which was incredibly thoughtful, especially since my partner smokes. The room was quiet and private, and the location was very convenient for getting around. The hotel grounds are lush with greenery, creating a beautiful and secluded atmosphere. We had dinner at Xiang Dao Xuan Chinese Restaurant both nights, enjoying a 15% discount as hotel guests. The food quality was truly impressive; honestly, to find such excellent cuisine within a resort setting, I have to commend my own choice of hotel! The breakfast spread was incredibly rich, more than we could ever eat, and included fresh lettuce and purple cabbage grown right at the hotel. Their signature 'xiaoguo mixian' (small pot rice noodles) and 'er si' (rice cakes) tasted just as good as those from local eateries. If you're coming to Kunming, InterContinental is definitely the place to choose!

I've stayed at this hotel several times over the years when I visit Kunming, and the room standards are consistently excellent. They're very clean, and I appreciate the mini-bar and multiple bottles of mineral water. This time, since I was only staying one night by myself, I didn't opt for a room with a view. Still, the wet and dry areas were separate, there was a desk and a sofa, and the bed was very comfortable. The hotel continues to offer flower cakes upon check-in and a souvenir when checking out. I'll definitely be staying here again!

Choosing Jia Hua Plaza Hotel this time was absolutely the smartest decision. It truly lives up to its reputation as a long-standing five-star hotel. I initially expected the facilities to be a bit outdated, but to my surprise, everything, both hardware and software, exceeded my expectations. The location is excellent, with plenty of great dining options nearby, including many established old brands like Fuzhaolou. The lobby is grand and luxurious, and the central flower display is a delight to behold. The breakfast offers a rich variety of choices, covering all the best of Yunnan cuisine, which was a very thoughtful touch. Overall, the value for money is outstanding 👍. Next time I'm in Kunming, Jia Hua will definitely be my first choice.

I stayed at this hotel for 5 nights. I was quite hesitant before choosing it, especially after reading about the negative elevator incident, which made me really worry about safety. So, every time I took the elevator during my stay, I was on edge. The main reason I decided to stay was for the hot springs and swimming pool, as it's been raining a lot in Kunming recently, and I figured we'd just enjoy the hotel. Honestly, I wasn't particularly impressed with the service, and the facilities are quite old, very old. If it weren't for the constant rain and traveling with a child, I probably wouldn't have chosen this hotel. Especially after visiting Fuxian Lake, the comparison really highlighted its shortcomings.

Overall, the hotel was great – a true all-in-one spot for dining, entertainment, and relaxation. It’s perfect for spending a few days unwinding. The facilities like the pool and gym were excellent. Everything you need is right here! Plus, the three meals a day offered by the hotel were quite tasty. On a different note, I needed to arrange dinner for my family and called twice in advance to book a restaurant. The front desk said the F&B department would contact me, but they never did, even after I checked out… a bit frustrating. When I checked in, the front desk told me our standard room was on the first floor. I acknowledged it, and then they repeated it, “first floor, okay?” I didn't quite understand why they emphasized it twice. It wasn’t until I got to the room that I realized the cafe’s outdoor terrace offers a direct view into the room. (The front desk could have just said that directly instead of being so vague; how would I know, being a first-time guest?) Three areas for improvement: 1. The non-slip mat in the shower was very dirty. 2. The coordination among the F&B staff needs to be better. 3. The front desk should be more direct. Repeating that the standard room was on the first floor in such a roundabout way completely confused me as a first-time visitor about what they were trying to convey!

Back in Kunming that evening, we skipped the queues and enjoyed the top-rated braised chicken feet barbecue. The overly friendly and enthusiastic landlady, who was almost prone to swearing, provided a wonderful final dinner for us, who were starving after a long day. Finally, we returned to our last resting place – a super luxurious mansion with an entrance garden, swimming pool, sauna, tea room, gym, entertainment room… Rangrang's carefully selected homestays truly made this trip a perfect ending! The exhausting part was that I had to cut my vacation short by a day for work, getting up at 5 am to catch my flight. The result was exactly the same as years ago when I returned to work after jet lag – I overslept the next day, hahaha! Just like in that dream.

This hotel was the best one during our entire Yunnan trip. The room wasn't huge, but it was very well-designed and matched the price perfectly. One thing that was really important for me as a mom was that there was no carpet in the room. The staff were incredibly enthusiastic and responsible; you could tell they operate with high standards. The lifeguard was constantly patrolling around the pool, and the front desk staff were also very attentive. The gym's front desk person was responsible and proactive. After my 8-year-old son went for a swim, he went to the men's changing room by himself to shower. When I went to the front desk to ask, I realized the exit for the men's changing room wasn't in the direction we entered the pool area. I was a bit worried, and a staff member immediately went to find my son for me. When they saw me fumbling to help my son change, they quickly took his swimsuit to spin-dry it and pack it up for us. When we were leaving, the concierge, who was quite far away, actually jogged over to help us with our luggage.