Taizhou Hotels with balcony

Waking up this morning, I found the sunlight outside the window embroidering a flowing watercolor on your white gauze curtains. Water droplets in the bathroom wrote transparent verses on the glass, and the softness of the bath towel reminded me of the cotton quilts I used to sun-dry as a child—that warmth kissed by the sun. The aroma of coffee in the restaurant mingled with the breath of freshly baked bread. Most precious of all, you've transformed ”feeling at home” from a mere formality into a tangible warmth, making every detail whisper: Travelers, please fully experience your vacation here. This isn't just a hotel; it's an invitation written with service, inviting every passerby to consider this place a home away from home. (Note: Thank you to the uncle for his attentive service; it made me feel at home on a foreign night.) On the way back, the uncle saw the most beautiful rainbow!

✨ A hidden gem in Taizhou: Fuchen Yin 府城隐 What makes this hotel truly special is its incredible story — a beautiful transformation from an old 财神庙 (temple of the God of Wealth, so yes… extra good fortune vibes 😉) and a historic printing factory into a serene luxury retreat. Tucked away in a quiet residential alley and accessible by buggy, the hotel feels like a secret escape from the busy world. The moment you step inside, you feel a sense of calm. The rooms are thoughtfully designed with generous spaces to unwind, relax, and simply enjoy the moment. My favourite corners? The library, where I spent time getting lost among the books, and the piano area, where I happily played a few tunes. These little details made the stay feel more like a home away from home rather than just a hotel. The breakfast was an absolute highlight — a celebration of Taizhou’s local flavours. I loved discovering so many regional specialties: 🍵 青草糊 — a refreshing grass jelly dessert with a wonderful touch of peppermint that made it even more refreshing 🍜 姜汤面 and 芋头面 — comforting local noodle dishes 🍰 三色糕 🍚 乌饭麻糍 (with red bean filling) 🥟 扁食 …and so many more delicious local treats that I wish I had a bigger stomach! They even helped me buy the famous 海苔饼 — the whole reason I came to Taizhou — and it arrived piping hot. Truly the kind of thoughtful service that makes a trip memorable. The hotel facilities are exceptional. From the beautifully designed spaces to the thoughtful amenities, everything has been carefully considered. The bed deserves a special mention — probably one of the most comfortable hotel beds I’ve ever slept in. They also provide turndown service, luxurious toiletries, and a complimentary minibar (which, by the way, included local rice wine 🍶 — just saying 😉). A huge thank you to every member of the Fuchen Yin team for making my stay so warm and memorable. The combination of history, design, local culture, incredible food, and heartfelt hospitality makes this one of the most unique stays I’ve experienced. Definitely a place I would love to return to. 🤍

The hotel is right by the old Zhexi Street in Tiantai. After arriving at Tiantai Mountain Station by high-speed rail, the hotel thoughtfully provides a free shuttle service. The moment I arrived in Tiantai, I had a great feeling. The distant mountains stretched endlessly, and the water was a vibrant green. The old street seems to be a retro district built along the banks of the original stream, but with its pavilions, waterside structures, ocher stones, and the winding, cascading stream, the giant stepping stones spanning both banks, and the ocher-colored rock slopes peeking out of the water, it's a very well-designed area. Xi Ye (the hotel) is located right on the bank in the core area. Just a few steps to the right is Rong Xiaoguan, to the left is Starbucks, and diagonally opposite is BaWangChaJi. As soon as you enter the hotel, the whole world seems to quiet down. A huge floor-to-ceiling window overlooks a lush green view. There's a pond with koi fish swimming, and two or three clusters of azaleas blooming. The design of this hotel immediately captivated me. Entering the room, it was a spacious 50-60 square meters, with welcome snacks, a minibar, afternoon tea, turndown service with a late-night snack, Le Labo 33 toiletries, custom boat-shaped slippers, a black hotel-branded canvas bag, and even a small wooden prayer bead bracelet. All these details spoke volumes about the hotel's thoughtfulness. I will definitely come back. I love Xi Ye, and I loved the two local eateries I tried; it felt like every chef there was a hidden master, with every dish full of deliciousness and surprises. I came to stay at Xi Ye for Guoqing Temple, and for Xi Ye, I'd be willing to come to Tiantai again next time.

The temporary homestay booked on the train attracted me at the time was as follows: one is that the homestay is very new and opened in 2024; the second is at the foot of Guoqing Temple, convenient for walking; the third is that the pick-up station is very worry-free for us who are not self-driving; the fourth is that the evaluation is very good. With an optimistic attitude, I contacted the merchant in Trip.com , but the young man went to the field at that time and couldn't pick up the station. I don't want to find a place to live again, but I still placed an order and added the young man's WeChat. It cost more than a dozen yuan to take a taxi out of the station. It is the taxi driver who is not dedicated and did not send it to the hotel, but said that he can't drive in at the narrow intersection outside the village (afterwards, I knew that the driver was lazy, and they knew how to get in the road). Contacted the young man, he immediately contacted the family, his mother came out of the store next to him in a while (it turned out that this restaurant was also theirs, and later we solved the meal in the store, and gave a discount). The room in the hotel is really new and clean, very quiet, and well equipped. The first floor is the kitchen, very clean, and the owner is diligent. In the afternoon, the young man came back and knew that we were going to Tiantai Mountain Waterfall. In order to apologize for not picking up the station, he drove us there. Halfway down the road, I found that I forgot to bring my mobile phone. He immediately turned back and did not show a little impatience. He kept talking slowly and answered all questions. After eating in his restaurant, you can take a walk along the rice fields and walk around the room. Especially in the evening, listen to the summer insects all the way, see the cold smoke, the beauty of Yanguoqing Temple, envy the blessing of the residents here, how happy. Guoqing Temple is within easy reach and can be visited at any time. Combined with various factors, this homestay far exceeded expectations, and the food, lodging and transportation were satisfied, greatly improving the travel efficiency. Highly recommended!

Service: The service of the B&B is very good, the boss is very enthusiastic and responsive Environment: The location is very good, you can see the sunrise from the B&B. Although it was cloudy that day, if there was a sunrise, you don’t have to go to the beach specifically. The scenery of the B&B is very good and very photogenic Hygiene: The environment is clean and the water in the swimming pool is also very clear I will choose this B&B again next time I travel

Choose this place! It's fantastic! The discounted double room was even upgraded! The bathroom has a separate shower and toilet, great water pressure, new facilities, and excellent soundproofing. The rooftop waterfall is visible from the window. The guesthouse has charging stations, which is a big plus. It has its own parking lot and a courtyard. The breakfast is quite plentiful, and the owner even cooked dinner when we arrived. The price is very reasonable, and we even went to karaoke. It felt like coming home. The couple is so nice. I'll definitely come back next time.

This hotel is quite charming—it’s a large, old house that has been nicely converted into several hotel rooms. Our room was very comfortable. However, a heads-up regarding the bathroom: there was no door on the toilet area, and the shower was an all-glass enclosure. Since I was traveling with my husband, it wasn't an issue for us, but if you are traveling with friends, you might want to be aware of this lack of privacy. The location is excellent! It’s right next to the City Wall and super close to several great restaurants and cool bars. We also liked the service; the staff were quite attentive. One thing I found confusing, though, was that they didn't register my address as per the usual government standard for foreign guests, which most hotels in China follow. As for cleanliness, it was standard for China—there were a few stray hairs in parts of the room (usually women's hair), but I find this happens in practically any hotel here. Overall, it was a good stay!

We just checked out today, and honestly this was one of the best experiences I’ve had in China. The host was incredibly kind and welcoming from the moment we arrived. He even upgraded us to a bigger room with a beautiful terrace, a higher floor, and an amazing view, which made our stay even more special. What touched us the most was how they treated us like guests, not just customers. They invited us to have dinner together, and we spent the evening eating, chatting, and playing games. It felt very warm and authentic. They also paid attention to every detail. They asked us what time we usually wake up and when we would like breakfast, and in the morning they brought a delicious breakfast directly to our room. As a foreigner who has been living in China for two years, this is honestly the first time I have felt so comfortable, welcomed, and connected with local people during a stay. It was a wonderful experience that we will remember for a long time. Thank you for your kindness and hospitality. We will definitely come back again and highly recommend this homestay to anyone looking for a warm, genuine, and memorable experience.

The description on Trip.com is misleading; the hotel is not actually inside the scenic area but rather just outside the North Gate, separated by a wall. The sightseeing route up Shenxianju Mountain is a loop, making it more suitable to ascend and descend from the same point. Coming up and down from the South Gate is clearly a better option, which makes the hotel's location outside the North Gate less ideal. The room facilities are quite old, but the service is decent, and breakfast is acceptable. There aren't many entertainment facilities at the hotel. Overall, the value for money isn't great.

PROS: The boss helped us with dinner by cooking for us, since we’ve arrived quite late, and the fried noodles were so yummy! The breakfast was also served hot & delicious, even if we’ve woken up quite late in the morning too! The carpeted floor was clean & comfortable & the bed is soft & clean. Towels were clean & fresh. The shower head is new & stylish. There is a parking area which is safe. TO BE IMPROVED: Our room’s trash bin was still full with trash from the previous guest, and it was placed in front of our room door, they probably forgot to bring it back inside the room, nor to clean it. The glasses in the sink were dirty. The surfaces of the tank of the toilet bowl is clearly not cleaned regularly, same with the toilet bowl.