Xuanwu Hotels in Nanjing

The hotel is old, and it must have been glorious a long time ago. There is breakfast, which is quite rich. It is close to the Pearl Spring. Two tickets are given. If you have an annual card, it is free. If you have nowhere to go on weekends, you can go sightseeing. The price-performance ratio is OK. The front desk lady is enthusiastic!

Before booking the Nanjing Xuanwu Hotel, I had thoroughly researched all hotels nearby, but was put off by the sheer volume of negative feedback. After much comparison, I ultimately decided on Xuanwu Hotel. Despite some negative comments, its two main advantages persuaded me to give it a try: Firstly, its transportation is incredibly convenient. It's directly accessible from the Metro Line 1 exit, making transfers to other lines a breeze. Secondly, the location is superb, right next to Xuanwu Lake Park and the Ming City Wall, both just a few minutes' stroll away. I checked in with a bit of apprehension, but the front desk lady and a manager (whose name I regrettably didn't catch) gave us a very warm welcome. Upon learning I have allergies and am extremely sensitive to smells, they specifically checked the room's air quality multiple times and fully accommodated all my requests, making me feel genuinely welcome and at ease. My actual stay turned out to be an even bigger surprise. The room interior wasn't as old as some reviews suggested; for instance, the carpet was clean and tidy. Although the air conditioning still had traditional rotary controls, its cooling performance was superb and didn't detract from the experience in the slightest. Overall, it exceeded my expectations, offering excellent value for money. Highly recommended! P.S. For the afternoon tea at Xuan Palace (the 360-degree rotating restaurant with lake views), I suggest adding sugar-free or low-sugar drinks/teas. These would pair better with the desserts, as the milk tea, in particular, was quite sweet.