"I came to see the Huashan Rock Paintings and spent a lot of time choosing this hotel. I'm quite satisfied. Let me share the pros and cons:
Pros:
1. It's a nice hotel in a small county town. The room was clean and tidy (unfortunately, I forgot to take a photo), the price was reasonable, and the river view was incredible.
2. The front desk lady was very friendly. I went during the ***** New Year holiday, but I didn't notice there was no breakfast included when I booked. I asked where I could get breakfast nearby that morning. The lady said they might not be open during the holiday, so she arranged to give us breakfast coupons. So nice! ~ Warm and welcoming, and the service was excellent.
3. The location is convenient to everything, and parking is easy. We explored the area extensively, including the county's pedestrian street, where we tried local snacks and browsed the market. It was very interesting. (For dinner and late-night snacks, I recommend Lian Jie BBQ City, a restaurant not far from the hotel. It's delicious, affordable, and generously portioned. Don't overdo it. Red beer is the specialty drink, but it's not beer; it's a unique non-alcoholic beverage.)
Cons:
1. I specifically checked the non-smoking section when booking my room, but the hotel doesn't have any non-smoking floors. I only found out when I arrived. Also, across the hallway from my floor was a chess and card room. Thankfully, it wasn't on the same side, otherwise it would be noisy and people would smoke. It's best to make sure you stay away from smoking or chess and card rooms when booking.
2. The front desk service was a bit indifferent, but don't expect too much. After all, it's a small town, and I'm grateful to have a nice female receptionist ☺️.
3. It does get quite noisy at night because there seems to be a music bar or music barbecue downstairs. Light sleepers should be cautious. The soundproofing isn't great, so maybe bring earplugs? I slept well, though. I heard some noise before bed, but I still managed to sleep through the night. 😂
All in all, the flaws outweigh the advantages. If you're staying in Ningming for one night and aren't too particular about the noise level, this is a great choice. 👍
(By the way, if you're going to see the Huashan Rock Paintings, be sure to book your ferry tickets online beforehand. Otherwise, buying them on-site might not be available and you might have a long wait. I bought them this time and was able to board almost immediately upon arrival, especially during the ***** New Year rush hour. I saw some people who bought tickets on-site waiting for over two hours before departure.)"