2-Star Hotels in Shanxi, China

It was a little difficult to find the place to check in. This was a nice, clean hotel room. We stayed in a family friendly room. The beds were comfortable and there were drawers and a lot of counter space, a desk, end table, and small table. There were 3 extra pillows in a cabinet. There was an access code, so when someone left others weren't left in the dark and checkout was just a matter of sending a message via WeChat. We really liked this hotel!

Advantages: The location is very good. It is the core area of ​​the ancient city. It is also very close to the parking lot. Disadvantages: For a room with an average price of around 500, the bedding configuration is not pure cotton. Turning over and pulling the quilt will generate a lot of static electricity. After turning off the lights at night, the static electricity is clearly visible and the experience is bad. The floor heating temperature in the room is average, the air conditioner is noisy when it is turned on, and the body feels a bit cold when the air conditioner is turned off. Due to the structure of the courtyard and the large floor-to-ceiling windows, if there are people talking or children playing in the courtyard, it will affect sleep. During this lunch break, I was woken up several times by bear children. Overall: The location and the decoration are well received, but the bedding is really hip, suitable for tourists who want to find a convenient rest for shopping in the ancient city (thousand-yuan hotels in the ancient city are fully booked for this trip, and the viewing during the tour is roughly the same ) If you are looking for sleep quality and facilities, please move to the most high-end local hotel in the city center. The 300 stalls in the city of Xinzhou are already very comfortable.

Because we were traveling with my parents, we planned a trip at the end of the National Day holiday, and it certainly didn't disappoint. We booked Shao Dong Jia guesthouse online in Pingyao Ancient City, and the owner picked us up from the North Gate of the ancient city. The guesthouse was located in a quiet area within the bustling ancient city, a courtyard house with simple and elegant decor, and was very clean. The hot water in the shower was fantastic. Highly recommended! I especially want to mention that when we arrived at the guesthouse around 8 pm, we were taking my parents out for dinner, and the owner, seeing that they were elderly, kindly offered to take them out in an electric tricycle. It was very heartwarming 🥰 Thank you, owner!

If you want a more authentic experience than staying in a fancy hotel, this is your place. Mrs Liu (sp?) was so lovely and helpful. She speaks a bit of English and is very fast on the translation apps for what she doesn’t know. She gave us a map of the Ancient City and explained where we should visit. Every day she gave us water bottles. We stayed 2 nights. You can experience a kang bed here, in a cozy room in a quaint courtyard. It was quite firm but still comfortable. There is air con which was needed when we were there. The bathroom is small but we found that everything didn’t get wet, despite the small size of the room. The inn is on the “taxi-bus” route just off South Street. As it is a block from the Main Street it is significantly quieter as the honking of “taxi-buses” doesn’t happen as much in the alleyways. Just be careful to walk on the sides of the road as the mopeds and taxi-buses are electric so quiet, except for the honking which is loud and constant, and they drive quite fast for the size and busyness of the streets. There is plenty of food places just a short walk away from the hotel. The ancient city was a lot more touristy than we had expected. You need to prearrange with the innkeeper to organise a “taxi-bus” to pick you up from the South Gate. Regular cars are not allowed inside the city wall. We were dropped by the DiDi but it is too far and busy to walk with luggage to the inn. Mrs Liu and her husband helped us out with their mopeds. Not many “taxi-bus” drivers know the inn as it is a smaller private hotel, so make sure you have the address printed out to show them. The taxi-bus is 10RMB pp per ride and you can flag them down anywhere on the streets they are allowed on, but they may not want to go where you want to go, so just flag another one until you get one that agrees. You scan the drivers QR code to pay. Overall we enjoyed our stay at Pingyao Yunshu Inn.

Excellent value for money, spotlessly clean, and the staff provide great service. Breakfast is included, and the location offers very convenient transportation for exploring. In the evenings, it's lovely to stroll out to the square and enjoy the cool air. I wholeheartedly recommend Wutongge Hotel to anyone planning a trip to Datong.

Fantastic value for money. I really liked the room. Shower and bathroom were great. Bed was comfy. The hotel is in a quiet street a little bit outside of the main streets which for me was a big plus. It's not too far away and way quieter. The owner/husband picked me up and dropped me off at the north gate. They have a fridge where you can pay for drinks per qr code. 2 water bottles a day for free in the room. The wife gave me a map with explanations and an itinerary idea. Super nice! Improvement ideas: - Water refill from a big jug to safe on plastic - English explanation on how to book the Pingyao 3 day ticket on WeChat (I figured it out myself but a small guide would be cool) - some way to close blinds so people can't look in without having to shut off all daylight. Would recommend the place and would book again without looking for anything else.

The room is exquisite and clean. Tucao the bathroom, the bathroom and the toilet are half-spaced, the shower seat and the underground are water, and the funny thing is that the toilet really needs to be manually used, and it automatically flushes several times when taking a bath, and there is no floor towel. I mentioned it to a male boss. At that time, it was said to be a floor mat, and the male boss corrected me, and then he said, we just don't have a floor towel, alas ～～～

The room is antique. The yard has a Shanxi merchant feel. There is a restaurant in front, the food is very good, and we got a discount if we stayed in the back. We also gave two bottles of vinegar when we checked out. The service was very good, and they kept asking if it suited our taste. They helped the elderly lift the door curtain when they came in and out. I will choose this place again next time. I was not disappointed.

Clean and hygienic, the boss is friendly and the service is good. There are various vegetables grown in the large yard inside, which children love. The planned Mianshan tour is reasonable and not tiring, especially suitable for parent-child tours. The only thing I was not satisfied with was that we went to the nearby inn ”Risheng Hotel”. They charged us a very expensive fare to take us to the Wang Family Courtyard. They dropped us off before we even reached the entrance of the scenic spot. The attitude was very bad. Please don't book in the future. “Risheng Accommodation”.

The owner is incredibly nice! He called me shortly after I booked, sent me the location, and even met us at the parking lot to help with our luggage. Parking is 10 yuan a day. The hotel is a 5-6 minute walk from the parking lot, and very close to Xiaonanmen, so it was a short walk back after seeing the light show at night. It's also very close to Yamen Street, which was super convenient for catching the performances at the county government office. Just a few more steps and you're on Center Street, so food options are plentiful. The hotel facilities are great too; every room has a water dispenser, which was convenient for my parents to make tea. The courtyard is a 300-year-old former residence, so it has a historic feel on the outside, but all the necessary modern amenities on the inside. Overall, it's a great place and I'd recommend it to friends.