XISHU GARDEN INN Reviews

Coming here again in the spring, this inn remains the highlight of my trip. Imagine having had a rough trip: the cold, intense population density, and tough business meetings. Weary, you get off a late flight with sore legs. You trudge over to the inn, turning the final corner into its warm lights, past the usual check-in time. You have no idea how things could go; some hotel receptions can be rather unpleasant. Your first brush with Xishu is its simple double glass doors, and the sight of a giant panda statue. You totter past it gingerly, unsure if anyone is awake at such a late hour. Ah. But someone is. A youthful girl smiles gently at you over the counter, "Hello. Check in?" You smile awkwardly, unsure, "Yes, I know it's late..." "No," She responds softly, "It's ok. Could I get your passport?" There wasn't a fuss. She smiles and gets to work quietly, clicking away. You set your luggage down and look around. Behind you, you notice the little courtyard, a cultural icon of traditional chinese architecture. A small fountain sputters, fairy lights are strung above for the spring festival, casting a surreal ambience over everything. Wind chimes jingle faintly. You draw a breath at it all. Small tables and chairs are laid out, welcoming you. "Your room key," You turn around to see the youthful girl at the counter smiling gently with a keycard. She briefs you in the same calming tone; wifi, breakfast, washing machines, and even a map of attractions all planned out. You thank her, reminded of your travel fatigue, and head on up. Your footsteps are dampened by carpet, going in hallways of soothing chinese wooden interior designs. The inn is quiet at this hour, unlike the large hotels that have kids or travel groups. You tap your keycard to get in your room... And a small welcome basket awaits you. Apples and oranges, sweets, tiny little spicy sichuan snacks. The aesthetic of the room remains faithful to the inn, throwing you back down the memory lane... to Japanese ryokans, to Bali's traditional guest villas, or to vacation cottages in Europe. But something is a little different. Instead of stripping technology and modern convenience, this inn has woven it into its design. Air conditioning has been set for you. Smart toilet seats detect your presence and keep itself clean. Shower buttons are easy to understand, with a single easily controllable hot water lever. Even the mirror at the bathroom sink detects your presence and lights up, with a heating coil that prevents it from fogging on mornings. You wash up. Sleep. The next day, you wake for breakfast, barely after the sun had broken the steel gray of dawn, now you witness the inn's courtyard in the day. Nobody is seated outside yet in such low temperatures, but you take a moment to look around and just soak in the ambience. Uninterrupted. When you finally turn towards reception, you notice a pair youthful girls at the counter. Both quietly smiling and unassuming. Calming, instead of the forced professionalism at other hotels. There's something real here. A sincerity. A genuine kindness that permeates, perhaps from proximity to the monastery? Perhaps the unique historic district? Perhaps the owner and managers made it this way. The girls check your breakfast options again, in case you might have changed your mind. You totter into the resturant, barely awake, but a fresh cup of nespresso hits you quickly, a familiar aroma from home in a land 12,000km away from home. And then fruits. Milk. Toast bread. Butter! Sichuan noodles in the morning. Exotic dumplings. Eggs sunny side up. By the time breakfast is done, you know you will be returning here again. And again. I have. I've made friends with the hotel staff. I hope you will too. And if you love the people and place as much as I do, I hope you, too, will give it your best shot. If you've read this far, I hope we meet in this distant land. Some day.

I arrived pretty late at night and had to leave really early, but the receptionists were super nice and helpful, they even prepared some takeaway breakfast for me when i said I will check out way before breakfast time! The room itself was quiet and very clean, and had everything I needed for my stay. Really enjoyed my time here, wish I couldve stayed longer!

It was my second time staying here for a quick weekend trip to Chengdu and the service was great as always. They even gave me a free upgrade to a bigger room, so that was quite a nice surprise. Great location near Wenshu Temple and in a cool older district, so nice to walk around. I would stay here again in the future.

I am very satisfied with the room. Looks exactly like the photos. It is clean, comfortable and has quiet surroundings. The staff are all very helpful and friendly. I felt at home there and extended my stay for another 2 nights. I was lucky being able to do that at the last min with the help from the manager. The breakfast was decent and most of the items change every day. Was pleased with that. I would love to come back again.

Great place to stay in Chengdu which is just a stone’s throw away from WenShu Monastery and right across the famous Palace Pastry. The room and bedsheet were very clean and I loved the snack basket. Friendly staffs at the reception who made me feel welcome. Not to forget that the breakfast was good too with different varieties to choose from!

A complete paradise in the city! This hotel is a gem. The staff at XISHU Garden are so helpful. They were caring for myself and other foreign travelers in the lobby. The staff spoke English well and could help me extend my stay. 🪷Vegetarian options on the menu 🌾 The halls and the rooms were all clean and well decorated. This location is very comfortable. The shared room is a good size. The sleeping cubby is large enough for a good sleep. (Anyone over 6 ft tall may need to consider size). From TianFu Int. Airport ride MTR line 18 and transfer at South Railway Station to Line 1. Ride to Wenshu monastery station, leave out exit K. At the Garden Inn: enjoy the living garden courtyard, in-house cooked meals, and comfortable furniture.

Excellent service, excellent location & best breakfast served! Highly recommended and definitely will come back 😊

While xishu is best for private rooms, the hostel experience too was nice. It's more of an expensive place if you are a backpacker. Mostly there are Europeans who don't worry much about taxi being 10 times the price of metro etc. So, as a hotel it performs well for that segment (white people mostly). The cleanliness is good. I wish the dorms would have some napkins or even hand wash. There is regular cleaning everyday. The front desk has young women who are humble and very helpful. The location is 5-10 mins walk to Wenzhou monastery station. From the airport it took me 1hr 40 mins in all to get here with one change of metro line. Breakfast is the best part if you need western options. Laundry and other facilities were beyond my budget. Overall very nice stay.

It was so good. I extended my stay twice. Its clean , new, all staff speaks English and friendly. Breakfast was sumptuous. Ambience of hotel is Good.

This hotel is a gem, it is well situated in a quiet back alley close to Wenshu temple. The rooms are new and modern and the staff is very professional and helpful. I would definitely book it again.

The facilities and the staff are nice. Very helpful people. Help me even though I have an early flight. Highly recommended for solo travelers

The staff are super friendly and helpful. The location is near Wenshu Monastery station Exit “K”, it’s convenient. My room is silent during the night and I had good rest, unlike some busy street. It is clean too. And baggage storage service, maps provided, water refill and etc.

It is not a hostel but a five stars hotel, a really paradise in Chengdu. Amazing services, all the staff were the nicest people I have ever met in China, the breakfast was delicious and the room for 4 people was modern and very clean. Thank you staff you made my holiday great!

Choosing this hotel was one of the best decisions this trip! Service was excellent, our room was clean and made up daily, and breakfast was always delicious. The location was convenient and quiet. The WiFi is a little slow, but the TV made for great entertainment. Will 100% recommend to others, and will stay again if I'm back in Chengdu!