Yangshuo Jiayun Hotel

This hotel is located 30m from RAN/ Luan le Bar and the Indian restaurant, and just 100m from Pica Pica club/restaurant and Miss Yangshuo bar. As such it is ideal for visitors to Yangshuo whose main priority is to go out at night clubbing without walking too far. The Chinese style double room has a nice verandah/ balcony, effective air-conditioning and a bathroom that is large enough. The furnishings are starting to show signs of wear an tear, although except for two lights, everything works as it should. Has light controls and powerpoints on either of bed which is good. Has large storage spaces for hanging clothes and all other personal belongings. Another attribute. A few problems of note; a) bed is a little hard b) room lighting is inadequate c) shower water takes at three or four minutes to heat up d) glass sliding doors would not fully close and seal. Issue d) is most problematic due to outside noise until late from the night venues. Of course, the excessive noise is to be expected given its proximity and is something the guest needs to except. Overall, from a price/ benefit ratio, this accommodation option is OK - fair to middling - for a daily tariff of $30 AUD/ 150 RMB. There are cheaper options in the area of a reasonable standard, and in terms of the 'value estimate' this one fits in the lower to middle category.