Staying at this hotel made us not even want to go home!
🌆 [Location: A "Lazy-Friendly" Choice in the Heart of the Shopping District]
The hotel is located at the intersection of Hong Kong Street and Wanda Plaza. It's a 3-minute walk to the shopping mall and a 5-minute walk to the night market and food stalls, making it a prime location for shopping and dining.🛍️ For those driving, please note that parking is limited in the surface parking lot, but the hotel offers free underground parking (the entrance is a bit hidden, so it's recommended to contact the front desk for directions in advance). As night falls, standing by the guest room window, you can see the neon lights of Wanda Plaza and the bustling street food stalls, immersing you in the vibrant atmosphere of Northeast China's urban life.
🤵 [Service Experience: A Blend of Warm "Chatty" Hospitality and Attention to Detail]
During check-in, the receptionist greeted me warmly in Northeastern dialect: "Where are you coming from, dear? Are you cold?" She then handed me a hand warmer and a cup of hot ginger tea (a winter-exclusive service).🔥 The housekeeping staff proactively asked if I needed extra slippers while cleaning the room, and noticing that I was working on my laptop, quietly adjusted the desk lamp to eye-care mode. The most pleasant surprise came at check-out. Seeing that I had a child with me, the receptionist gave me a bag of locally produced dried crabapples, saying, "For your little one to munch on during the journey." This kind of homely care felt much warmer than standardized service. However, the night shift staff's response time was a bit slow; I had to wait 15 minutes for ice in the middle of the night.
🛏️ [Room Comfort: A Mix of Northeastern Generosity and Smart Details]
The family room we booked was spacious, with a 2-meter double bed and a 1.5-meter sofa bed, more than enough for a family of three. There were also Northeastern-style "huamian'ao" pillows by the window, perfect for photo ops.📸 The bedding was thick pure cotton, and even with the heating set to 24°C, it still felt dry and comfortable (a delight for southerners). The bathroom was equipped with a smart toilet and a thermostatic shower, and the toiletries were large bottles of pine-scented products, making you feel like you've stepped into the Changbai Mountain forest. Notable details: The bedside was equipped with a phone holder, a multi-port charger, and even the hairdryer had a "scald-proof nozzle." However, the sound insulation was average, and we could hear children running around in the next room on weekends, so it's recommended to choose a room on a higher floor.
🍳 [Breakfast: A Hotel Version of a Northeastern Morning Market]
The most eye-catching feature of the breakfast area was the "freshly made steamed dumplings stall." They offered pork and pickled cabbage, and zucchini and egg fillings, steamed fresh to order. The dumplings were juicy and delicious, perfect with a bowl of millet porridge.🥟 The local specialty "youzhagao" (fried cake) was crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside, with a red bean paste filling that wasn't too sweet. The Western section offered toast and fried eggs, but the coffee was instant. The most down-to-earth part was the "pickle station," with a full array of pickled garlic, mustard greens, and pickled cucumber slices (Northeastern-style pickles), instantly whetting your appetite. There were queues during peak hours, but the staff replenished the food quickly. The overall experience was like strolling through a Northeastern morning market.
🚶 [Exploring the Surroundings: 3 Minutes to Unlock "Northeastern Nightlife"]
The Hong Kong Street Night Market downstairs from the hotel opens every evening at 18:00, with numerous stalls selling Northeastern snacks like grilled cold noodles, grilled eggs, and "maojidan" (fertilized duck eggs). I recommend trying the "tieshao haixian" (seafood cooked on a shovel), a large portion of clams, shrimp, and corn for 38 yuan, stir-fried with a spicy flavor that's perfect with rice.🦞 Wanda Plaza houses a Wanda Cinema and a Da Wan Jia entertainment center, perfect for kids to let off some steam. The hotel is also conveniently located a 10-minute walk from the Sairtu Railway Station. If you want to experience Northeastern bathhouse culture, an 8-minute taxi ride will take you to "Baoshihua Water World," where you can enjoy hot springs and a body scrub.