2-Star Hotels in Hunan, China

Specifically brought my elderly parents here for a trip. The owner helped us book tickets for Charming Xiangxi, saving us ¥40 per ticket. The hotel has an elevator and is very close to the scenic area, which is super convenient for dining and shopping. The owner provides excellent service.

Host is a super nice guy and very helpful. He helps you book your tickets as well as with communication and he has many good tips for you. Usually people hang downstairs, there are also three cute cats. Usually people order food and have dinner together. You will easily meet fellow travelers here. The place is otherwise very basic and could need repairs and more frequent cleanups. But that is not the focus here. The hostel is also close to the starting point to Tianmen mountain. PS: The package for the avatar mountains has hiked to 450 RMB including cablecars and elevator (you can use the ticket on 4 consecutive days). 12 RMB to take the bus to its south gate. You need two days to finish the avatar mountains. Then one more day for Tianmen mountain. Another day for the canyon, if you want.

The accommodation is exceptionally clean and tidy, with complete facilities, and it's very close to the East Gate of Wulingyuan. The hostel owner is incredibly warm, friendly, and especially considerate. Despite the very hot weather, the owner always prepared chilled bottled water for us, which we deeply appreciated. Furthermore, we purchased tickets for various Zhangjiajie scenic spots (Tianmen Mountain, Grand Canyon, National Forest Park, Furong Ancient Town) through the hostel owner, and the prices were even cheaper than buying online. The owner also enthusiastically helped us with various aspects of our Zhangjiajie trip, making what could have been a complicated journey much easier. I highly recommend this hostel! If you're coming to Zhangjiajie, I truly suggest staying here!

Best hotel ever. 1. The room was big, comfortable and clean. The bed was also comfortable. 2. Amazing view (see photo attached)! 😍 3. The staff was very kind and helpful. The receptionist organized our 3 day trip free of charge and he did an amazing job (fast entries, not too crowded, everything was smooth), he saved us a lot of time and even explained the plan perfectly. They were available on wechat and replied very fast 😁 4. We destroyed our hair dryer and they gave us a new one without making us feel bad or even compensate for it. 5. The location is amazing, near the river, center of a city and even park entry (10-15 min walk) Do not hesitate and stay here ☺️

An excellent stay! The owner is honest and the proprietress is very warm-hearted. They provided incredibly helpful itinerary suggestions, allowing us to plan our two-day visit to the Wulingyuan Scenic Area perfectly. We initially booked one night and then extended our stay for another. When we checked out, the proprietress gave us two cans of mulberry tea, which was delicious and helped with digestion. It's clear they are a couple who run their business with great dedication. Thank you!

We had a great 2 night stay here, the location is perfect right next to the river and very convenient to all the local walks and sights. The room looks as good in person as online and was very clean, comfortable and modern. The family that runs this 民宿 could not have been more welcoming, friendly and helpful. They helped pick us up from the car park and find and plan great walks nearby. The aunty is a great cook and we ate there every meal and tried all the delicious local eats. Thanks for having us! We really enjoyed staying here and having some fun chats over dinner, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this to anyone and will definitely stay here agai in the future.

Highly recommended!!! This homestay is located closer to South Gate of the National Park which I believe provides nicer views with much fewer crowds then the main East Gate. The room we stayed at was warmly decorated with everything you need. Shower was comfortable and it was quiet at night to sleep. We woke up to the sound of country birdsong and farm rooster, then looking out to beautiful mountain views and wildflowers blooming with crisp fresh air. The pick-up and drop off services made the whole trip so much smoother and saved us lots of time and money. The owner was super kind and helpful with planning itinerary around weather and purchasing discounted tickets for us. We managed to tick our whole list for Zhangjiajie and are extremely happy. Oh and did I mention the home-cooked farm dishes. They are sooo delicious with the freshest ingredients, at very reasonable prices for a touristy area. Must try the homemade sausages and barbecue! To be fair all of the other dishes were incredible too so you can't go wrong. They were so yummy and satisfying after a long day of hiking and adventures. If you want an true authentic local experience at great value, dont hesitate and book this place. The owner running this place is kind, attentive and most importantly trustworthy. It's a hidden gem! 老板，非常感谢您的细心招待！祝您和全家一切顺利，生意兴隆。如果下次还有机会来张家界玩，我们一定会再次入住观山别院！🫶💯💯

I originally booked the arena-themed room, but since it was off-peak season and there were plenty of vacancies, the owner let us choose between two rooms on the second floor. We opted for the larger pirate-themed room. The owner was incredibly helpful and even offered discounted tickets at the hotel. We were able to check in early and store our luggage on the last day, which was a huge convenience. The owner was really nice, and there was an adorable little cat on the sofa next to the front desk. We also had beautiful clear weather, and the Grand Canyon was stunning.

The hotel boss is very friendly and proactive. We checked in late at night and she waited for us till we were set. Moreover, she gifted us soy milk and free water. When we wanted to go to the national park. She helped us arrange a taxi ride that was as early as 06:30 am and the driver was waiting for us even before then.

I can said is a free tourist guide provided from this hotel from A to Z. From tickets admission, car rental to Grand Canyon and to Zhangjiajie High Speed Train Station. (East Station). Even map in Wulingyuan also provide by the hotel and very details cover our 2 days visit to Wulingyuan and Grand Canyon. Above my expectations the guidance tender by the hotels. This is really value added service provide by the hotel. The owner even wait us at the exit in Wulingyuan to make sure we board the car rental connecting to Grand Canyon. The next day also guide us to the car rental to make sure with catch up the transfer connecting to the high speed train. I really recommend this hotel because they are very kind and helpful.