Chongqing Inns

The boss is very welcoming, clean, spacious, free upgrade room, will stay next time

A trip to Chongqing is incomplete without a stay at Gongtan Ancient Town's Bashi Inn which is located at the bank of the calm Wujiang River facing the forested mountain. The Inn is conveniently situated opposite the Wujiang Cruise Centre. We had 2 blissful nights and adore the scenic view from our balcony. The room is clean and very comfortable. Our host, Ms Ran Ran, is a very warm and helpful person who had gone the extra mile to make our stay enjoyable. She helped arrange all our transportation needs: arriving from Pengshui and departure from Gongtan.

For those of us who have been to many ancient towns and stayed in many homestays, the service of this inn is really speechless. Because we were traveling with 5 elderly people, I was very selective when booking the B&B in Gongtan Ancient Town. After seeing the introduction and pictures of the inn, I thought the hardware (separate wet and dry areas in the toilet and bathroom, shower with heater) was good. I also read everyone's comments saying that the service was also very good, so I finally decided to choose Xirongxuan. However, all the unpleasantness started from the second call to the boss. We arrived at the parking lot around 5 o'clock after visiting the Three Natural Bridges and the Ground Crack. Our chartered car driver asked me to contact the boss to pick us up. According to previous experience, when entering the ancient town, the boss or staff would usually come out to pick us up. However, when I called the boss for the first time, the boss specified that we get off at the north gate parking lot and let us take the scenic area's sightseeing bus to the homestay (2 yuan per person). Okay, no problem, we came in by ourselves. However, there were only cars but no drivers in the parking lot. I looked around but didn't see anyone. I had no choice but to call the boss again. At this time, the boss still emphasized that I should find a driver. When I said there was no one, he reluctantly said, ”Then I'll pick you up.” After waiting for a few minutes, the boss finally showed up. Knowing that there were six of us, he drove a small car that could only seat four at most, including the luggage. I said that some of us could wait for him in the parking lot and asked him to pick us up again. The boss's answer was, ”The other two of you can walk in by yourselves. It's only a few hundred meters away.” Oh my God, he asked us to find it by ourselves in an ancient town we had never been to, not to mention how tired we were after climbing the mountain for a whole day. After my repeated requests, the boss said that he would pick me up again, but I had to wait (I later learned that because it was a one-way street, he had to go around in a circle, so he was unwilling to do so). I brought three elders and followed the boss to the B&B first. The boss dropped us off at the bottom of the B&B. Only then did I realize that it was a long and steep flight of steps to get to the B&B. I didn’t see anyone else coming to pick us up, so I carried a big bag and a 20-inch suitcase on my back. The three elders followed me and we began to climb up. After climbing a few steps, I looked up and saw a woman in pajamas looking at us at the door of the B&B. I thought it was another guest. She kept watching us climb up. When there were only a few steps left, she suddenly ran over and said, ”Let me help you.” It turned out to be the proprietress. There were only a few steps left. You pretended to come over to help us with our luggage. What were you doing before? The proprietress said arrogantly that she was not in good health. Is poor health a reason for you to treat guests like this? It's really ridiculous. Or if you said sorry when you saw me and said you were not feeling well and couldn't help you, I would have accepted it. The couple really aren't suited to running a B&B, or rather they should hire some helpers. The two of them can only be bosses. The next day after checking out, we had to go to the pier to take a boat and take our luggage with us. The night before, the boss said he would help us book a scenic spot bus to take us. After the pick-up, I would rather spend money to take the scenic spot bus. The next morning the boss said he would give us a ride, but the prerequisite was that two of us had to walk to the dock by ourselves. My anger, which had already subsided, was instantly ignited again. Really, why are you so unwilling to do something like stepping on the accelerator when you're driving? What's more, from what I observed that night, there were only six of us in three rooms in the entire inn. Then the boss asked me for the phone number of our chartered driver. At this time, I really didn't want him to take us there, but the elder kept persuading me. I told him that he could go to the parking lot and I would find a driver to put the luggage away. The boss's service consciousness suddenly awakened and he said he would serve us well, my God. In the end, my three elders still walked to the pier by themselves. This boss is awesome. In the whole inn, only the boss's mother understood how to entertain guests. She always spoke to us politely. There was no service at all in the whole inn. Finally, I want to say that no matter how good the hardware of an inn is, if the service cannot keep up, it will ruin its reputation. B&Bs rely on word of mouth. Maybe the owner of this place is just doing a one-time business, so he doesn't care about the guests' feelings. In fact, even if the conditions of the inn are a little worse, the service is heartwarming and everyone will naturally accept the poor conditions.

Must give a five-star rating! The boss and his wife are very nice! I feel that they can help solve any difficulties. The environment is also very good. There is a river view when you open the window. When we left, the boss's wife was also enthusiastic to help us find a car and carry our luggage. It was a very pleasant stay experience

The hotel is a single courtyard, suitable for guests who like quiet accommodation, the environment is good, the yard is quite big, and the parking is good. The hotel provides dinner and breakfast. It is very convenient to go to Xinglong Town. You can drive the road or walk the path. It is recommended to stay! Shandong Yantai self-driving tourists **: Traveling rabbits

The room was exceptionally comfortable. The hotel is newly renovated, everything was very clean and new, and the central air conditioning was quite powerful! We stayed for two nights while hiking Jinfo Mountain, and sleeping in the bed was truly blissful! Since we were two girls, the owner was especially attentive to us, even worried about our safety after we descended the mountain at night. She proactively resolved any issues we encountered, which was very thoughtful. We even ran into her on her way out to buy groceries, and she drove us to the west gate of Jinfo Mountain. The environment, service, and hygiene facilities were all excellent. I forgot to take pictures of the room.

The ancient city in the off-season is a bit deserted, and the inn has no guests. After arriving at night, there are not many options for dining. I went to eat the fish recommended by the inn, not to step on thunder. The inn is next to the north gate of the ancient city. You can drive along the street outside the ancient city and walk up the steps. Parking should be possible outside the north gate. It is very convenient to get to the inn, but when we went, the north gate was repaired and it seemed that we could not park. The room facilities are OK, in line with the location of the inn, clean and hygienic. Breakfast is the noodles cooked by the proprietress, okay.

We took a boat from Wanzu to Gongtan Ancient Town. We could see the inn when we got off the boat. We contacted the owner in advance and he received us warmly. Since we booked a room on a better floor, the owner took us to the inn by elevator from the South Gate Visitor Center. The inn has a good location, a large room, and a separate balcony. It's nice to drink tea and chat on the balcony at night.

This hotel not only has a beautiful environment and thoughtful service, but also has an affordable price and a high cost-effectiveness ratio! The staff is warm and friendly and provides very professional services. Although the room is a bit old, it is very clean and well-equipped, which is worthy of the price. Moreover, the hotel is very close to the scenic spot and the air is super good. Highly recommended!

I happened to see Gongtan in my travel notes, and I drove more than 1,000 kilometers with my family to take a look. I found the inn at random on the Internet. I didn’t expect the owner’s family to be very hospitable and simple. I was afraid that we could not find the way to the parking lot to pick us up. The check-in arrangement was very considerate. The room was simple but sanitary and clean, and the courtyard was exquisite. The next day we cruised on the Wujiang River. The check-out time was delayed by more than 2 hours. She did not ask for our overtime fee, although it was It is a commercial scenic area, but their simplicity has not been commercialized. We feel very comfortable and recommend it to everyone, hoping to have a happy journey!