3-Star Hotels in Jilin, China

I have to give a special shout-out to Manager Chang, the duty manager, during our stay at Starway Hotel Changbaishan Erdaobaihe Town! We got caught in a sudden downpour outside, were completely drenched, and our shoes were literally pouring water. We returned to the hotel looking pretty miserable. Manager Chang saw us and immediately came over to help. He quickly arranged for our clothes to be dried, and when he saw there weren't enough shoe dryers, he didn't hesitate to grab a hairdryer and patiently dried our shoes one by one until they were completely dry. He kept reassuring us not to worry or catch a cold. His thoughtfulness and enthusiasm were like he was taking care of his own family. In the cold rain of a foreign place, Manager Chang's actions really warmed our hearts. This kind of warm service has made us committed to Starway Hotel; next time we come to Changbaishan, we'll definitely choose to stay here again!

Throughout the night and early morning of the next day, I was constantly woken up – either by late-returning guests slamming their doors or by the cleaning staff starting their work early. I can't really blame them; the main issue is the poor design of the room doors. Just look at the gap under the door; it offers absolutely no soundproofing. It's essentially just a partition. You can hear the delivery robot passing by, and then hear it again as it goes back. This significantly disrupted my rest. However, everything else was absolutely perfect. I hope the hotel considers adding soundproofing strips to the bottom of the doors.

Front desk is very friendly and helps us booked tickets to 天池； and kind enough to inform us that we actually entitled for a free pickup and sent off to railway station as we have a few night stay. Location is excellent walkable distance to many places of interest including the 北坡集散中心, 云顶市集 and many other eateries. Room is big and nice with comfortable sofa sets.

Facilities: Excellent! The location is super convenient. It's right next to Seomun Market, and only about a 10-minute walk to the Water Market. The famous 'Instagram wall' isn't far either, so you can easily stroll there. There are also well-known restaurants nearby, like Hanjeong Samgyetang (Ginseng Chicken Soup). Hygiene: The room was very clean and tidied frequently. Service: The service was truly outstanding. They would escort us to the elevator when we left, and helped us with getting water. They even gave us frozen pears and frozen persimmons to eat, and the persimmon and frozen pear juices were delicious. Breakfast was also very hearty. I'm genuinely impressed! The room was spacious too. I was traveling with my mom, and they remembered that she likes hot tea and coffee, which was a lovely touch. I was so pleased. We initially only booked for one night, but decided to extend our stay immediately after arriving.

The location is incredibly convenient, and the hotel itself is a massive complex offering a wide range of services. The shuttle service was very efficient and made getting around easy. Although there was a bit of a language barrier, the drivers and hotel staff were extremely helpful and patient, using Google Translate to communicate with us. The room rates are very reasonable considering the prime location and the quality of the facilities.

What an absolutely mind-blowing experience! 🤩🤩🤩 The brown, standalone three-story cabin had a wonderful, textured feel, and the interior space was unique and exquisite. The east-west orientation perfectly captured the morning glow and evening sunset. Facing west towards the mountains, there was an amazing floor-to-ceiling window, perfect for photos, with a sofa, floor cushions, and even a DIY craft area where you could make sachets and fridge magnets. The materials were even hand-picked by the owner from the forest (and that evening, I had a deep conversation with a fellow traveler I met, and we even exchanged some materials!). Outside in the courtyard, there were lounge chairs, a swing, a pond, and a private, leafy path leading to the pool-north distribution center (highly recommend the location – it's incredibly convenient, a 5-minute walk to the distribution center, and outside there's the Erdao Baihe river, with a less-crowded, beautiful waterside platform under the bridge). The landscaping was meticulously designed and picture-perfect, and I heard it changes with the seasons – in winter, there are Christmas trees and a fireplace. On the east side, there's a dining area with a very bright view and a comfortable, high-quality lounge chair. In the middle, there's a small bar (I must strongly recommend the complimentary afternoon tea – it's incredibly delicious 😋😋😋, with different cakes, fruits, and drinks every day, both beautiful and tasty!). Then, you take the spiral staircase up to the room (the super enthusiastic staff member even offered to help carry up two large suitcases 😭😭😭). The room was on the third floor, facing east, and had a scenic bathtub (after a cold day on the mountain, a hot bath is desperately needed for relaxation 😭😭😭 – and the best part is you don't have to go out and fight for space!). The room was very new, exceptionally clean, and quite spacious. The attention to detail was excellent, with mouthwash, makeup remover wipes, compressed towels, and toilet/bathtub covers all provided – making it very convenient and comfortable. 😍😍😍 And then there were the incredibly, incredibly nice staff! The owner seems like a young woman who absolutely loves life, coming from the south to Changbai Mountain to run this small but exquisite guesthouse. In her free time, she even goes foraging in the forest in autumn and creates many creative handmade ornaments (this is truly the life I aspire to!). She was also incredibly enthusiastic; when she heard we wanted to collect pine resin in the forest, she even gave us a spoon! 🥰🥰🥰 Although I didn't meet the boss, he also seems very nice. As someone from Tianjin, seeing the Tianjin 'Little Eight Delicacies' on the table right when I walked in was genuinely touching. The staff, both male and female, were all incredibly kind. Everyone was thoughtful and patient, helping us plan our itinerary and recommending restaurants. Perhaps we just clicked, but before we left, the guesthouse even gave us a small farewell gift! 🤩🤩🤩 I was truly overjoyed. Coming to Changbai Mountain during the National Day holiday, the autumn colors were in full swing. Even though we didn't make it up to Tianchi, experiencing the slow life in a small guesthouse in town, away from the crowds, was fantastic. And the value for money was unbeatable. I've stayed in many good hotels and guesthouses, but this place is truly a hidden gem, combining human warmth with excellent hardware design. Staying here made me feel incredibly lucky! 😋😋😋

Overall, we had a great stay despite a small hiccup with the pickup due to hotel staff turnover and miscommunication. The hotel room was amazing and super well designed with great amenities, it was undoubtedly the best accommodation we had during our 2 weeks in Dongbei. Even though we didn’t book breakfast, the boss gave us free breakfast to comepensate for the poor experience we had with the pickup from the high speed rail (I would strongly recommend giving them a call to confirm the pickup rather than communicating through WeChat). The breakfast was super tasty and has lots of different side dishes (not saying this because it’s free lol), would definitely recommend. We were there during NYE and NY, and seems like people in the neighbourhood really liked fireworks. We probably saw fireworks 8 -9 times during our 3 days stay (including one from our host), super lucky! The local restaurant the host recommended was very tasty as well (not touristy so be prepared for a raw experience), food was great and fried eggs is a must try. The only issue with staying in this area was transport if you don’t have a driver for your stay in Changbaishan (which is a well known issue for all hotels in this area). Getting a cab took about an hour… after constant failing, the boss was so nice that she tried to call all her friends to see if they were available to drive us to the restaurant and we got there at the end!!!! 谢谢老板和老板娘的烟花还有小礼物，我们玩得特别开心！

Pros: - Great location with access to many small convenience stores and restaurants around - Hotel is housed within one of the highest building in Changchun - Breakfast selection was great and service of staff there was superb - Room assigned was on 33rd floor with great view of the city - Room size was big despite having a small window space - Futuristic and minimalist hotel with robot to send food to your door (deliveries) - About 10 mins walk to “The Hill”/“Wanda Shopping Mall” and Tram 54 Cons: - Not easy to find the exact location in Didi App as it’s very new and there are a few hotels of the same name around the area - Was told that they have disabled the aircond (Cold air) during winter and it will only blow warm air. With that, we were advised to turn off the aircond and we slept sweating as the temperature was not low enough for a great night sleep - To maximize space, there wasn’t any proper hanging (wardrobe) area that we can use to hang our winter jackets Overall (Summary) - Great hotel for its location and with much local delights around. Service was great with great selection of breakfast. High floor view of city. Just too bad there wasn’t any cooling aircond we could use as the window was tight shut. Great room size for family which is a plus point. Happy to come back again perhaps in the summer next time. Cheers

After the Mid-Autumn Festival here, the moon cakes were very sweet, and I saw the fireworks, and the surrounding scenery was beautiful. I brought my parents to live for 3 days and the whole family was very satisfied! In the homestay, quiet in the middle of noisy, there is a small yard at the door, and a small vegetable garden planted by the boss himself. It is very warm and clean. My parents can drink tea and sunbathe there every morning. The boss was very patient and helped us plan a slow tour route that was not in a hurry. The location was simply excellent and it was very close to our attractions. The room is quiet, the layout is warm and distinctive, the furniture in the comfortable room is not sharp corners, the hot water is stable for 24 hours, and the water temperature is also suitable for elders. The hygiene is done carefully, and there is no dust in the depths of the wardrobe. My parents said that it is more comfortable than living at home! No matter the facilities, sanitation, environment, and service are impeccable in all aspects, it is simply the best choice for travel!

The hotel room was pretty good. We booked a family room, and the beds were wide enough and the bedding was clean. Each room also had its own small courtyard. Even though it's located in a busy area, it was surprisingly quiet at night, and we slept soundly. The front desk staff were very helpful and friendly. Highly recommended!