Maowo Chinese Inn (Urumqi County)

The sleep was comfortable, and the ventilation was quite good, so it wasn't overly hot. It's more suited to the living habits of people from the south. It's very close to the West Hall, just a three to five-minute walk away. The service was excellent, highly recommend!

Our stay at Maowo Inn was a pleasant surprise, prompted by our trip to Urumqi Silk Road International Ski Resort in Xinjiang with our child. Although it's an inn, it's designed and equipped like a hotel. Our 4-day, 3-night stay exceeded our expectations. **Service:** First and foremost, we were deeply touched by the warm, friendly, and sincere hospitality of the owner and his wife. The owner's wife, in particular, was very personable. Any questions we had were promptly answered and resolved. During check-in, she patiently explained the room temperature (offering extra blankets if it felt cold at night), how to preheat the electric water heater and its usage tips, and the shuttle service to the ski resort. Our large luggage was brought up by a lift and carried to our room, making us feel like family. **Facilities:** The room was spacious and bright, well-equipped with a TV, floor heating, an electric water heater, and a luggage lift. The heating was ample and comfortable, and hot water was available all day. During the day, the sunlight streaming through the window made the room bright and warm. The view outside the window was beautiful, offering sights of Aiwenda Road, Feichangdao, and Xuanzangdao. At night, the twinkling lights of Aiwenda Road were especially captivating, which was why we chose a scenic twin room. Additionally, my child loved the corridor design, reminiscent of scenes from Harry Potter movies, and the environment was quiet. **Hygiene:** The room was clean and tidy, and the bedding was fresh and comfortable. Housekeeping cleaned the room daily. On our first day, the owner let us choose between two rooms, and we picked the one with a tatami bed, mainly drawn by the carpet with Xinjiang elements. **Breakfast:** Breakfast was not included when we booked online, but upon arrival, the owner surprised us with free breakfast vouchers. Breakfast offered milk tea, boiled eggs, millet (or corn) and red date porridge, steamed buns, stir-fried dishes, and cold salads. It was simple yet energizing, meeting our basic needs. **Location:** The inn is very close to the ski resort. The visitor center is divided into East and West zones, and it's convenient whether you drive or walk. When we visited, the East zone was open, and the inn provided a shuttle service, taking about 5-6 minutes by car or 10-odd minutes on foot. Although the West zone wasn't open, it would be about a 5-minute walk. While the child was skiing, adults could enjoy a walk, soak up the sun, breathe fresh air, and get some exercise. Upon leaving, the owner kindly helped us with our luggage downstairs. Many thanks! We'll definitely stay at Maowo Inn again if we have the chance.

The room was very comfortable, with linens on par with a four-star hotel. It's very close to the west side of the ski resort, and there's a large floor-to-ceiling window directly facing Erwen Avenue. The owner was very hospitable, providing breakfast and even driving us around every day when the west side wasn't open!

The rooms and front desk are all on the second floor with no elevator. There's a luggage lift, but guests have to climb the stairs, which is very inconvenient if you have mobility issues. The headboard partition is very low, and I bumped my head twice. I'm not sure if it's because the room is large, but it was very cold even wearing a single-layer pajama. The shower water pressure was very low and turned cold after about 10 minutes. The bathroom isn't separated wet from dry, and the drain was slow, taking ages to clear. The soundproofing isn't great; I was woken up by a group of people talking in the hallway late at night. For over 400 yuan, it feels overpriced, especially since the ski rental hall in the West District was closed, and it's quite a distance to the East District.

Facilities: Decent, the heating was good, and it had an openable window. The only downside was the low water pressure, but the owner explained it's due to water scarcity in the area. Cleanliness: Great, it's only a three to four-minute walk from the ski resort, which is super convenient. Environment: Suitable for a pure ski trip. There aren't many entertainment or leisure facilities nearby. Service: Very good. Overall, I'm satisfied. It's a pretty good choice if you're coming to ski at Silk Road.

The breakfast included Kazakh salted milk tea, which was wonderfully warming. It was also very convenient for skiing.

The room was spacious and faced directly onto the ski slopes. The staff were very enthusiastic. It's super close to the ski resort, just a five-minute walk.