Located in the cultural and creative district of Taoxichuan in Jingdezhen, Chuanshangxing is a high-end boutique hotel brand operated by Tao Culture and Tourism Group. It is fully invested and constructed by Taoyi Cultural Development Co., Ltd., and managed and operated by Taoyi Hotel Management Co., Ltd. The hotel was designed by renowned domestic architect Dong Gong, and has been revitalized based on industrial heritage and historical memories, creating a strong sense of design and artistic atmosphere.The hotel center is a well protected camphor tree forest, surrounded by a wooden cloister that connects four buildings: Guest rooms, Banquets, Lobby& ADD restaurants, and Tea house in a zigzag pattern. Together, they create a harmonious leisure environment between humans and nature, buildings and trees. ‘The greater hermit lives in seclusion in the city and snatch a moment of leisure.’
"A rather mixed experience. I chose Chuan Shang Xing over the Hyatt.
First, the front desk service was excellent. The staff were very welcoming both when I arrived and when I left. They introduced the room and even recommended restaurants. Secondly, the location is great. You can head straight to the market from the hotel, and when you're tired, you can go back for a rest before continuing your shopping. The design is also very beautiful, and I witnessed a stunning sunset.
Alright, that's all for the positives.
I checked in at 6 PM, but the bathroom and shower still had standing water, despite the room supposedly being cleaned. I almost slipped. The room had a 'Syrian-style' vibe, which I'll assume was intentional design. But why is there a window on the wall between the bathtub and the bed...? It felt quite awkward. The bed sheets weren't very clean; there were some black threads on them, but I arrived late that night and just brushed them off myself.
Also, regarding the complimentary travel photoshoot: after the shoot, when it was time to select photos, I was shown how to navigate 'previous' and 'next' and then the staff member left. I thought this was the standard procedure. However, later, guests who came to select photos had two or three staff members around them, saying things like, 'This photo is beautiful and expressive,' and 'You must keep this one.' No one assisted me until I indicated I was ready to pay. I found that a bit hard to understand.
The trees are lovely, and the front desk staff are wonderful, but there are quite a few areas that need improvement..."