Indigo Hotels in Lijiang

Lijiang Indigo Hotel is conveniently located right at the South Gate of Lijiang Old Town. We appreciated the direct car access, which saved us the unpleasant experience of hauling luggage through the ancient town. The hotel's theme appears to be the Ancient Tea Horse Road, with many related decorative elements throughout. While not expansive, the landscaping and design are quite well done, creating beautiful photo opportunities for children. The accommodation units are designed as two-story courtyard houses. Our Deluxe Boutique King Room was on the ground floor and featured a private small courtyard. However, our room, facing Xianghe Road, was a bit noisy. After communicating with front desk staff David Wangzi and Lydia, they promptly moved us to a quieter room on the north side the next day, which was a great relief. Both rooms had similar amenities, though the second room was slightly smaller in indoor area. It lacked an entrance foyer and a large soaking tub, having only a standard bathtub. However, as I prioritize quietness, it was perfectly fine for me. For breakfast, you have the option of a semi-buffet at Indigo or a full buffet at the adjacent InterContinental Hotel (both under the same brand). Each option has its unique advantages: Choose Indigo for a more refined and distinctive experience. Their breakfast offers Chinese options (wontons, freshly cooked congee), Tea Horse Road specialties (rice noodles), Western dishes (Eggs Benedict), and I believe there's also a vegetarian choice. If your set meal isn't enough, you can order additional items. Opt for the InterContinental if you prefer a wider variety of dishes. Overall, my impression was very positive. The only minor suggestion would be for slightly brighter indoor lighting, which would make it absolutely perfect. Highly recommended!