Holiday Inn Express Dali Xiaguan Reviews

Excellent stay. Loved the room and food. Staff was super friendly.

If you need to be in Xiaguan district of Dali, then this is a good option. It is convenient to get to both the airport and train station. Many restaurants and a decent shopping center. Wifi is good. water pressure is good

Will recommend to others

small entrance road There are no road signs.

The room hotel is not clean but staff very good

Perfect! friendly helpfu and attentive staff who worked as a team to provide a great service. clean and well maintained room. breakfast was lovely. Convenient location for shops and walking or take short taxi ride to either lake or into mountains. When I return to Dali I will be staying here again for certain.

Not easy to find location, good breakfast!

There are no English speaking staff in the hotel. Restaurant has limited spread for breakfast. Service is slow. Location is excellent.

The staff are very helpful. Good location as well.

Warm winter ​ After the opening of the high-speed train, people’s ways of coming to Dali are no longer limited to planes and land routes. Passing through Chuxiong Prefecture, it only takes two hours to reach Xiaguan from the provincial capital. If it is a long vacation with the family, then I will definitely book a hotel for one day as a smart choice, so that I can have free laundry. ​ This time is of course no exception. On our first day in Dali, we chose Xiaguan Express in the city center. The one-way fare from the train station to Zhixuan is just a starting price. For business travelers who are in a hurry, this distance is really great. ​ Even if it’s not a business trip, who among family travelers wouldn’t want to be close to scenic spots and close to the airport and train station? ​ ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​… This situation is quite common in smart selections in some new areas, such as Chengdu Longquanyi Smart Selection. The rapid development of the city has brought about earth-shaking changes in transportation and road administration. The temporary chaos is for greater convenience in the future. I can even feel the more modern atmosphere and atmosphere of Dali in the future. ​ In order to reduce the burden of luggage, the hotel front desk contacted me early and told me that I could drive the car to the underground garage or a nearby intersection. At that time, a baggage cart would come over to help us. Sure enough, when we arrived, two enthusiastic shop assistants were already waiting at the appointed location. This family-like warmth and considerate care made me instantly forget the fatigue of the journey. ​ The hotel general manager’s surname is Zhang. Coincidentally, during our stay, he happened to be on a business trip to the provincial capital. The unexpected encounter during the “booking” turned into a passing encounter in reality, and both parties were a little shocked. My front desk colleague told me that before leaving, Mr. Zhang had ordered his subordinates to receive the guests in my two rooms with the highest standards and to provide adequate services. I was flattered and asked why. The other party said that Mr. Zhang had followed my ** account for a long time and thanked me very much for my spare no effort in admiring and promoting Intercontinental Group. Hearing this, I feel warm inside, and the feeling of being recognized is so satisfying. ​ In fact, I am not a professional writer, let alone a travel blogger. It is only because of my unsatisfactory hosting career that I have turned myself into an out-and-out hotel control, a narcissistic hotel control. And the hotel controller who pretends to be calm. In the process of checking in to the hotel, I discovered that I have a little bit of value and am an individual who can be discovered by this planet, nothing more. ​ The manager on duty on the day of check-in, whose surname was Liu, specially invited us to eat authentic Bai cuisine in the evening, and he was extremely enthusiastic. Unfortunately, I had other arrangements for the evening, so I had to give it up. No matter what, this valued honor will always remain deep in my heart and I will always be grateful. There are many hotels that do not make greeting calls before check-in, are rigid and rigid during check-in, are indifferent during check-in, and do not return visits after check-in, which always makes people feel less human. However, what Xiaguan Zhixuan does is exactly the opposite. They really treat every guest as their closest relative and friend. This sincere feeling is better than thousands of false words. ​ After checking in, we went straight to the ancient city, which took about 20 minutes one way. In the last few months of high school, I ran away from my hometown in Honghe Prefecture and went to Dali on my own initiative. I became extremely familiar with this city. Before setting off, I made an impromptu decision and borrowed money from all my classmates, and they unanimously gave all the pocket money they brought that day to me, who was so rude and pitiful. One of the kind classmates also gave me his Walkman, which made my journey no longer lonely. Along the way, I only brought one tape - "I Go to the Year 2000" by Pu Shu. It was precisely because of this unusual "Long March" that I knew every song in the album by heart. ​ This time I revisit my hometown, of course, I hope my two sons can see the legends I have experienced. As the saying goes, "Lake history as a guide", haha. Next to the train station, the small hotel where I lived has disappeared; on the ancient city tower, I once applied for a dance team member. Now, my two sons can see from the tower, only the cozy clouds rolling in and out; I was once in the restaurant in the city In the winter, I washed a large pot of fungus in cold water with my bare hands, weighing at least ten kilograms; at night, I was chased by a guard dog at a farmhouse in the suburbs, just because I wanted to get from the paper shack where I lived to a distant toilet. After relieving himself, the dog regarded him as a stranger. Now, all his wife and children can taste is the joy and happiness brought by "trendy shops"... Everything seems to be like a world away, and everything is so close. Perhaps this is the charm of Dali in front of us. People with or without stories will become storytellers when they come here. ​ Back to the hotel, the only thing you can encounter in the room is warmth. Rich and exquisite welcome fruits, a dazzling array of welcome snacks, welcome drinks full of local culture, and even the hair dryer was specially replaced by a Dyson that works better, full of details and full of emotions. It seems that we are not staying in a hotel, but in a fairy tale-like warm wooden house far away in the south of Yunnan. ​ There are too many people who like Dali and are attached to Dali. The admired guitarist Song Jie wrote "I Will Think of You" for Dali; Xu Wei wrote "Warmth" in Dali; the band "Wild Children" chose to escape the world in Dali; friends at home and abroad from all over the world, six continents and eight countries chose to settle here. The comfortable and slow-paced life here is just an appearance. The most important thing is that this quiet town still looks clean and clear even though it is filled with bustling friends. ​ The souvenirs given by the hotel to our two sons were Starbucks cups - three mini espresso cups and two standard large cups, with the words "Dali" and "Kunming" printed on them respectively. The design is exquisite and fashionable, and it is very memorable. . In these aspects, it is even better than super luxury hotels. For example, one time at the Potala Palace Smart Selection, the clerk even went to the fruit stall and bought me a bunch of fruits at his own expense because he was not ready to welcome fruits. It was the same this time. The hotel did a pretty in-depth background check and knew that I was collecting cups, so they specially bought me a lot of them (I have been collecting Starbucks city cups of various styles and shapes, from Hawaii to various cities in China). , to name a few; I have also been collecting cups from various hotels, which can be regarded as a kind of obsessive-compulsive disorder). I was moved by this, not because of the value of money, but because someone really cares about you, understands you, and takes care of you. This kind of heart-to-heart exchange is the most glorious moment in every trip. ​ This is my sixth time staying at Xiaguan Express. Although this smart hotel does not have suites, booking two 30-square-meter twin rooms at one time has greatly improved my wife's sleep quality at night. If you stay in a suite with an extra bed, the influence on each other during sleep is inevitable. ​ Similar to other business travel hotel brands, Zhixuan also integrates public areas such as laundry room, gym, restaurant, front desk, reception area, and work area. In this way, the movement lines are clear and analyzed, which is a good thing for the hotel and guests. Son. Although this Zhixuan does not have a gym, the laundry room is still well-equipped. Some smart laundry rooms are coin-operated, while others are QR code-operated. This one belongs to the latter. Nowadays, more and more new business hotel brands choose to purchase high-power, efficient and multi-functional commercial washing machines. Some people even go to stay there at the turn of winter and spring just to wash their down jackets, which is more cost-effective than dry cleaners. Much more. Perhaps, in the near future, this kind of non-tourism-based, side-by-side hotel booking will become a new trend. ​ ​​ Whether it’s a family trip or a business trip by myself, no matter how tired I am the night before, I am always the first one to get up and have breakfast the next morning. Not because of greed, but because the early bird catches the worm: First, when you get to the restaurant early, there are fewer people, so the empty shots are more beautiful, and it is less likely to reveal the privacy of outsiders, such as profile pictures; second, when you are on a business trip If I eat early in the morning, I can leave more time for myself to memorize the host's words, pack my luggage, and rush to the venue in the early morning. Thirdly, getting up early when traveling with the family has more advantages. I can do everything that needs to be done first. After my wife and children wake up naturally, I only need to pack my luggage or spend time with my wife and children in a down-to-earth manner. I won't make the vacation too fast or too stressful. ​ The breakfast at Xiaguan Express is very rich, and its products are much better than similar hotels. The cold chicken rice noodles are refreshing and refreshing, the bait silk is sticky and glutinous, and Nuodeng ham is the finishing touch... there is always one that suits you. Compared with Indigo's, Xizhou Baba in this restaurant has its own merits, but the "Xuanhu" feeling is similar. If you feel that you still have more to enjoy, the restaurants and cafes around the popular areas of the ancient city, Longkan Wharf, Chongsheng Temple, and Shuanglang are enough to dazzle you: spicy and sour fish, braised chicken, and bow fish. , casserole fish, carved plum meat, Dali rawhide... Even if you live here for a few months, it won't be the same every day. ​ Cycling around the lake is my son’s favorite. Bikes, electric bikes, children's bikes, parent-child cartoon cars, almost every tourist can find their favorite ride. In terms of area, Erhai Lake is second only to Dianchi Lake in the province; in terms of scenery, it can be seen almost everywhere, and the possibility of you temporarily putting down the camera is very low; in terms of temperature, in winter during the same period, it is actually better than Kunming and Lijiang. They are all warm, which was not common in the past. In the past, Spring City was warmer. ​ Every time they ride, the two sons will bring the tamarind juice and Yangbi walnut juice given by the hotel as part of the dry food for combat preparation, and they will immediately start their happy journey. I almost don't have to worry about them, because motor vehicles are not allowed to enter around the lake, so there is no big danger. If anything happens, they can contact me by phone and watch - of course, another function of the phone and watch is during riding. Swipe codes at various stores you pass by to buy more dry food for combat readiness, such as various strange drinks and snacks from "Meiyijia", drinks from various milk tea shops, etc. At this time, the entire Erhai Lake turns into a huge Club Med. Every local around the children can become a temporary substitute G.O. I felt relieved for a second. ​ Because it is in the city center, Xiaguan Zhixuan is more like an isolated island hanging outside the scenic area, quiet and indifferent. In a small tourist town, there is really no harm in living in a new town or an old town. What's more, you can meet so many shops that treat you sincerely and praise you. At that moment, your emotional value has been fully stretched. It’s full, what more can I ask for? What I want more is a harmonious state of mind, which Xiaguan Zhixuan can give you. ​ Dali has always been a legendary place of romance. For me, this place holds precious memories of my frivolity when I was young; for my wife, she will never go to Butterfly Spring because she has been afraid of almost all "**" insects since she was a child. As for other places, for her, For both sons, Dali is much more fun than Kunming and Lijiang, because in any big city, there are too few places where you can ride freely and indulge your body and mind without any scruples. Who can not love such a warm winter in Dali? ​ January 22, 2025

The bedding is very comfortable, clean and sanitary, the breakfast is also very rich, Xiao Yang's service attitude is very good, and he also helped us upgrade the room type for free, recommended

The hotel is in the city center, and it is convenient to take public transportation around the hotel. It takes more than ten minutes to take bus No. 21 from the high-speed rail station. From the hotel, take bus No. 8 to the high-speed rail station, take bus No. 4 to Dali Ancient Town, and take bus No. 6 to Erhai Park. I stayed for four days. Xiao Yang and Xiao Peng were very patient and kind. The hotel has various functions and a spacious space. There is no gym. It is very quiet to live there now because the road is being repaired. If the road is repaired, there will still be the sound of cars. You can choose to live on the back of the road. Personally, I think the best place in Dali is the Chongsheng Three Pagodas.

The road in front of the hotel entrance, called Kensetsu Road, is under construction, which is inconvenient. I took a taxi from Dali Station and got off on the road to the side of the hotel, but when I go out I have to go to the main road to get a taxi. I don't know when the construction will be finished, but it should be convenient once it is. There are very few places to eat nearby. The rooms are clean and the breakfast area is also nice. The hotel staff can speak a little English.

The hotel room is clean and the washing machine and dryer are good. It would be better if there is one more set of washing and drying equipment. The front desk staff, Xiao Wang and Xiao Li, are responsive and quick. I will stay here again next time.