【Core Business District】
Nestled in the Zhongshan Road Business District, the hotel is surrounded by a wealth of dining options. Famous local Xiamen eateries like 1980 Braised Pork Zongzi, A Jie Spiced Pork Rolls, Huang Zehe, Ba Popo Grass Jelly, Mingyue Prawn Noodle Soup, Yuehua Satay Noodle Soup, and the popular online celebrity seafood restaurant Zui Yi Hao are all within walking distance.
【Transportation】
Getting around is extremely convenient. It takes about 10 minutes to walk to the Bashi Seafood Market, and it is only 800 meters away from the No.1 Ferry Terminal, making it easy to travel to Gulangyu Island. Additionally, you can reach Zhenhailu Station of Metro Line 1 in 5 minutes on foot, facilitating metro travel to explore Xiamen.
【Popular Attractions】
There are numerous attractions nearby. It takes around 10 minutes by car to reach internet-famous spots such as Shapowei, Xiamen University Baicheng Beach, Nanputuo Temple, and Xiamen Botanical Garden. A 10-minute walk leads directly to the seaside, where you can enjoy the stunning sunset views in full.
【Product Features】
The hotel features a Southeast Asian-style luxurious retro design. The lobby boasts metallic-textured walls paired with Minnan-style decorative elements, exuding a sophisticated vibe. Rooms use dark green and warm brown as the main color tones, complemented by retro patterned tiles and rattan furniture, highlighting elegance. Some rooms are equipped with a large white bathtub and a garden balcony, offering a bird's-eye view of the Zhongshan Road street scene. The hotel also adopts smart butler devices such as a whole-house voice control system, ensuring a more convenient and comfortable stay.
【Butler Service】
VIP butler service is provided. The front desk staff will draw hand-painted maps for guests and deliver handwritten weather tips and snacks every day. The hotel has a garden restaurant on the 4th floor, where you can take photos of the beautiful scene of Xiamen's old town and arcade buildings in the same frame. There is also an internet-famous hot air balloon photo spot, making it an ideal place for taking photos.
"1. **Location:** The location is absolutely superb, right in the prime spot of Zhongshan Road Pedestrian Street. It offers a tranquil escape amidst the hustle and bustle, making it incredibly convenient for daily outings, shopping, and dining. It's also very close to Ba Shi Seafood Market and the pier, making travel a breeze. There's even an underground parking lot available.
2. **Decor Style:** The B&B is quite new. While its exterior showcases Xiamen Zhongshan Road's typical arcade (Qilou) architecture, the interior boasts a charming Nanyang retro style, which I personally loved.
3. **Service:** The staff were all incredibly helpful and attentive. Here are two examples: First, on our initial night, my daughter likely set the AC too low, resulting in a low fever, headache, and chills in the early hours. I asked if they could prepare a traditional remedy: a warm drink with scallion whites, ginger, and red dates. To my surprise, they actually prepared it exactly as I requested! After she drank it, she broke a sweat, and her fever quickly receded. We almost thought our vacation was going to be cut short! The second incident occurred on the morning of our departure: my daughter left her bracelet on the breakfast table. We only realized it after we had already left, so we went back and asked the front desk for assistance. They managed to find it for us. The staff's service was truly exceptional; they were responsive to every request and always went the extra mile.
4. **Breakfast:** While the B&B's breakfast might not compete with a large star-rated hotel, it's generally quite good and offers a decent spread. They cover all the bases, providing a variety of options like Mianxian paste (vermicelli soup), sweet potato porridge, mung bean soup, white fungus soup, soy milk, milk, bread, stir-fried dishes, fried snacks, steamed dim sum, eggs, assorted grains, and fresh fruits. For children, those under 1.2m eat for free, those between 1.2m and 1.4m get half price, and children 1.4m and taller pay full price.
5. The hotel corridors feature unique devices holding tea leaves. I'm not sure if their purpose is mosquito repellent, but it's the first time I've ever encountered such a thing. It struck me as a distinctive local touch, and a rather thoughtful one at that.
**PS:** For this B&B, I highly recommend choosing a room with either a terrace or an external balcony. Many rooms have balconies that face an internal atrium or courtyard, which isn't as appealing. I personally saw the difference and decided to upgrade my room on the spot."