The Taiyuan Holiday Inn is positioned very strategically, and its location is of great aid to visiting this area of China. It is very close to the walking street loaded with shops, restaurants, and other places selling clothes, shoes, trinkets, and delicious traditional foods. It is also only a few hundreds of meters away from the Yingze Park, perfect for walks or visits. Secondly, everyone were incredibly kind towards us, and their services were done quickly, politely, and with respect towards the visitor, whether it be Chinese or foreigner. It is said that the service from Chinese Holiday Inns is better than that of these hotels of the same mark in other parts of the world, and after experiencing this ourselves, we can announce that it is true! Our personal housekeeper Grace was incredibly affectionate, and immediately helps when she finds that we are in need or seeking something.
There are a few disadvantages overall. First, the structures and aparutus within the Hotel are a little used. For example, the toilet flush still uses a handle, which can sometimes get stuck; and, we waited almost an entire afternoon trying to get our clothes washed, because the washing machines worked very slowly and there were many people needing to use it! The last problem was with the elevators: of course, we stationed our car within the garage, and when we were trying to get to the parking lot from our room, there are four elevators that compete for speed: two that cannot take you to the garage, and two that can. If one of the two elevators (that give you a view as you descend or ascend) that could not take you to the garage came, you had to go to the first floor first, before taking the stairs to the parking.
Overall, this was an incredible experience and we highly recommend you Taiyuan Holiday Inn if you ever come to visit the city. Thanks again to Grace!
