Huishou Hostel (Guiyang Zhongshan Mansion)

Cleanliness is not a thing there, and that is usually not bothering me. My room smelled from cigarettes and the bathroom was kinda disgusting. Service does exist but to the bare minimum, no front desk for a long time and takes quite the time to answer on wechat. Location is really good

I feel that this hostel needs significant improvements to meet even basic expectations of cleanliness and service. The room and bathroom were consistently dirty, with bins full of food waste left unemptied for several days. The building itself is difficult to navigate, and the staff, unfortunately, did not speak English, making it hard to get assistance. It took a neighbour and me over 30 minutes to find the hostel once inside the building. The 6-bed female dorm had a decent size and a small balcony, but unfortunately, it was not properly cleaned for an extended period. In fact, after a guest left, the bed was left untouched for at least two days. While I understand the hostel is a budget option and conveniently located near the metro, basic services like cleaning should still be maintained to ensure a comfortable stay. Additionally, the common areas were often occupied by guests playing games, with little willingness to interact or engage with others. I would not recommend this hostel to travelers, especially those seeking a welcoming environment. Despite the low price, I found my stay uncomfortable and ended up leaving earlier than planned. Even with minimal expectations—I've stayed in many budget hostels, including in China—this one did not meet even the basic standards of cleanliness and hospitality.