Datong Hotels with Pools

"Before booking, I was most concerned about the air conditioning, and I finally got to experience it firsthand. Datong's heating supply runs until April 15th, a full month later than Tianjin. During the heating period, the hotel's air conditioning only provides heat, not cool air. So, contrary to what many online reviews suggested, I couldn't use the AC to cool the room and had to rely on opening the windows to alleviate the heat. However, I couldn't keep the windows open while sleeping, which left me feeling very dry and uncomfortable when I woke up. The first night of my stay was the second day of the Qingming holiday. When I showered that evening, the water pressure from the showerhead was pitifully low, so I had to make do with the handheld spray. Thankfully, the bathtub's water temperature was reliable. By the second night, with a drop in occupancy, both the breakfast service and the shower pressure were much better. The swimming pool is open from 6 AM to 9 PM. I feel it opens too early and closes too early. Wouldn't 8 AM to 11 PM be better? The hotel lobby is very spacious. Since Fenlin Pavilion is located in the Wyndham lobby, the Yungang side actually feels more upscale and grand. Fenlin Pavilion stops issuing numbers before 7:30 PM and closes at 9 PM. For lunch, they're open until 2 PM. Commercial facilities in Datong really aren't that competitive. There's no sliding door between the room's bathtub and the bed, so privacy is nonexistent. The omnipresent crystal chandeliers and mirrors give off a somewhat 'Middle Eastern prince' vibe. The sensor-activated nightlights near the floor get a hundred stars – they're incredibly convenient for midnight bathroom trips. Even a coffee machine and a refrigerator are provided. The breakfast's 'dao xiao mian' (knife-cut noodles) are a specialty, and the coffee is good. However, the dessert selection is meager, with only one or two options."

"Traveling back to Inner Mongolia from the south, I could have stopped in Zhangjiakou for the night. But knowing Datong Hotel used to have bathtubs in its rooms, I decided to push on to Datong. Turns out, the bathtubs are gone, removed. (A bathtub, or the lack thereof, makes a difference in a hotel's class!) I asked the front desk, and they replied that many guests didn't like bathtubs. Do you honestly believe that 80% of guests, presumably referring to 'farmers' (a term the reviewer uses with a condescending tone, implying a certain demographic), dislike carpets? Are you going to remove all the carpets in Datong Hotel then? Do you believe that 50% of people dislike air conditioning? Are you going to rip out all the AC units too? At least keeping some rooms with bathtubs would have been an option. Besides, you can still shower in a bathtub. I can confidently say that the general manager of Datong Hotel understands neither hotels nor hotel management and operations. Are they just a mid-level bureaucrat from the state system?"

"You truly appreciate the difference when you have something to compare it to. I first stayed at Datong Hotel thirty years ago, so naturally, it was my top choice for this visit to Datong. Let's start with the 'positives'. For my first night, I chose the VIP building, thinking that with the country's rapid development, hotel accommodations must have advanced significantly. The promotional materials also touted its spacious and new rooms. However, upon checking in, I felt it wasn't worth the price. The front desk clearly had better rooms available but was unwilling to offer them without an additional charge for these 'so-called' superior rooms. It makes me wonder if the front desk staff has ever stayed in a four-star hotel or above. The VIP building's only real 'plus' was its larger space; otherwise, nothing felt particularly impressive. In the VIP building, the bathroom fixtures were broken, the walls didn't appear thoroughly scrubbed, and the carpet was dirty. This judgment was drawn from a direct comparison. Dissatisfied with the VIP building, I decisively checked out and opted for the old building, where I had stayed three decades ago. I was touched by the elderly gentleman at the front desk even before seeing the room. Upon checking in, I discovered that apart from the room size being smaller than in the VIP building, everything else was equally good, if not better. The elderly gentleman at check-in introduced the amenities along the way – his service was truly commendable, and I plan to get his name for a special mention in a future review. The old building's walls were freshly painted, and the carpet was notably cleaner than in the VIP building. The toiletries also felt superior to those in the VIP building. The headboard cushions were clean and tidy, and the curtains were elegantly neat and clean. Suggestions for the old building: The TV is quite old; replacing it shouldn't be too expensive. Attention to detail is crucial: the faucet handles, though old, have a noble appearance. The only imperfection is the missing small cap on the handle – a small blemish on an otherwise noble piece. The bathtub drain was malfunctioning. The shower curtain could be raised slightly higher. Since there are paintings, their frames should be clean and clear. The small cap on the toilet seat was also missing. Most importantly, the bathroom floor was quite slippery; measures should be taken to prevent guests from falling. Additionally, the old building's self-promotion is lacking. Enlarged photos of renowned figures who once stayed here should be displayed prominently. No other hotel in Datong boasts such an honor, and that's precisely your unique selling point."

"The room was clean and tidy. The front desk upgraded the smart language control room for free. I saw that we were a group of three people. I sent an extra morning and evening meal roll for free. I liked it. However, the next day's breakfast, the hotel breakfast time, the breakfast person in charge said that the front desk girl was just here, did not understand the rules, gave us an extra breakfast roll, and saw the person in charge directly to the front desk, it is estimated that the front desk girl is blamed. Although it did not affect our meal, breakfast is indeed not too good, just fill the stomach. However, relative to the price, it is already very cost-effective. During the period, it is very good for a family of three to eat for three people. According to the hotel regulations, the front desk is indeed illegal, but the whole outsider's perception of the hotel and even Datong, the little girl is right. I feel that the little girl at the front desk is wronged."

"The hotel is located in the middle of the Great Wall Highway 1. The view is wide, the scenery is beautiful, the pastoral atmosphere is strong, the staff is very warm, the roof pool is very eye-catching, very suitable for taking pictures. The food is delicious, and the ground dish fried noodles are very like it."