The hotel is designed, constructed and held by Kaiyuan Tourism Group, winner of "Top 20 China Tourism Group" and "China Service Award".The hotel is located at the foot of Kuaiji Mountain, adjacent to the Dayu Mausoleum Scenic Area. It used to be the place where the descendants of Dayu's family surnamed Xie lived and thrived, with a history of more than 4,000 years.The hotel covers an area of 64,100 square meters, with a construction area of 35,200 square meters and has many guest rooms. A Yuling River crosses the hotel, dividing the hotel into east and west banks, one river and two banks, with different styles but harmonious.The building on the west bank of the hotel is based on the original natural ecological environment of the ancient village. The guest rooms on Pingcheng Street stand along the street, and the Zhenshui Residence and Linshui Residence are spread out along the Yuling River, carefully carved and integrated into the scenery.The East Coast has a simple and elegant environment. While providing a comfortable stay experience, it also incorporates bright modern style design and leisurely and comfortable natural features. It is like a free space where traditional culture and modern life are harmoniously compatible.The hotel has created three special catering brands of "Yu's Courtyard", "Yu's Small Kitchen" and "Yu's Noodle House", and has a buffet restaurant "Ruoye Hall", which will take you to taste the beautiful Jiangnan and feel the local customs.The hotel has a swimming pool, gymnasium, children's playground, and offers various cultural experiences such as Laodizi games and awning boat tours.Stay in the natural ancient village, immersed in the mountains and trees. Come to Shaoxing, an ancient city in the south of the Yangtze River, and go to Dayu Kaiyuan Guantang to relax and reminisce about traditions.
"This time I stayed in a two-story garden view villa in Phase 1. There's a living room on the first floor and the bedroom is on the second floor. There's also a mini courtyard outside, which is particularly charming.
The bathroom has been newly renovated, with a glass door, new shower walls, and a well-maintained showerhead. The toilet has a smart seat, which dispels the online reviews saying Phase 1 is old-fashioned. The hotel is gradually upgrading. Today, I even saw them replacing the TVs in the rooms, switching from LG to Philips!
The mattress is very comfortable, and you can request latex or oat pillows. Even though each villa is independent, room service is incredibly quick; anything you ask for is delivered promptly.
Hotel buggies are available for transportation, supposedly every five minutes, but they're basically on-call. The staff members are all very polite and ask where we're going, offering their own tips. Special thanks to Chen Fu, who helped carry our luggage all the way when he picked us up. I was dawdling, and he patiently waited by the luggage instead of going to the car first. Very professional and truly understands service!
Check-out was very quick; handing in the key and getting the invoice done in one go. Lu Jie, the staff member at the front desk, was very polite and professional, answering all my questions fluently. He even thoughtfully gave me a souvenir, fermented bean curd and preserved vegetables.
The hotel breakfast is a bit mediocre and repetitive; it's the same every day. However, the quality of the items is good. It's a case of good quality making up for a lack of variety.
If I had to point out a flaw, it would be the turndown service. I specifically asked and confirmed it was available, but after a day out, I returned to the room and nothing had been done. When I called to inquire, they said their turndown service is exactly like that – nothing!?! Fortunately, I've stayed at Kaiyuan Qiziwan for half a month, so I know Kaiyuan trains its staff. Since our domestic brands are becoming stronger and services more diverse, I still hope they can learn some excellent service practices from international hotels."