Quanzhou Hotel

The hotel boasts an excellent location, particularly suitable for tourists. However, the room facilities are quite dated and show their age, with the appliance casings having yellowed. On the positive side, both the front desk and housekeeping staff were wonderful, displaying patience and attentiveness – truly commendable. Unfortunately, the air conditioning system was old and emitted an unpleasant odor, which made our stay quite uncomfortable. A great perk was the regular provision of fruits and snacks in the common areas on each floor. The on-site restaurant was decent, with an acceptable variety of dishes and satisfactory taste.

The hotel's location is excellent, with plenty of dining and shopping options nearby. Step out the North Gate and you're in Flower Lane, and the ancient city is just a short walk away in the evening. They provided a complimentary tourist map, welcome fruit, local Quanzhou snacks, and even late-night treats like Shāo Xiāncǎo (a grass jelly dessert) and milk. The room had a quaint charm, fitting for an ancient city. We had dinner at the hotel's Chinese restaurant; the set menu offered great value and allowed us to sample many local specialties.

I chose this hotel because I wanted to explore the ancient city, and to my pleasant surprise, the service was exceptional – incredibly comprehensive and thoughtful, easily on par with some renowned national guesthouses. The room was also spotlessly clean. While the hotel's facilities and room size are understandably constrained by its age, they've clearly made the best of what they have, and I was extremely satisfied. The hotel's Thai restaurant also offered fantastic food, and even the room key card had a unique design. It's a pity I didn't keep it as a souvenir! I forgot to take any photos, so I'll just include a picture of Kaiyuan Temple taken from my window. I truly hope the hotel keeps up the great work!

The front desk staff were incredibly friendly and smiled throughout my stay. They even recommended a puppet show, which was decent. However, what I truly couldn't understand was being charged 6 RMB per page for printing – I was genuinely shocked! This is the first hotel I've ever stayed at that charges for printing, especially at such an exorbitant price. The hotel's location is excellent, making it very convenient to get to various places. On the downside, the facilities are quite old.

The location is absolutely superb. Its proximity to local culinary hotspots is a major plus; Dongxing Beef Noodle Shop, famous for its incredible mixed noodles, is just diagonally left from the Donghui Building parking exit. A little further left, you'll find the internet-famous Shuimen Guozai Noodle and Vermicelli Paste. Most popular eateries are within a 1km radius. There are also plenty of small white local rideshares right outside, making it incredibly convenient to reach various attractions. The complimentary map from the hotel was also very handy. While the rooms are definitely on the older side – quite small with a compact layout, and I wasn't keen on having to shower in the bathtub – the overall facilities are well-maintained. However, the single biggest drawback was the severe lack of power outlets; only one side of the bed has a socket, which is a nightmare for anyone who likes to charge their phone by the bedside! On the plus side, they offer a complimentary souvenir daily, and milk grass jelly in the evenings. A late checkout until 1 PM is also a thoughtful perk. My child thoroughly enjoyed swimming every day, and the pool was immaculately clean! Despite some minor issues, I would still highly recommend this hotel to friends, primarily because of its unbeatable location!