Monster B&B

Absolutely filthy, with mold and dust. Our room went three days without cleaning. On the first night, after arriving at 10 pm, I had only three strips of toilet paper and had to ask reception for more. The first-floor rooms open onto a hallway, so loud people make it impossible to sleep. There’s no heating, just heated blankets for the beds, and no cup for toothbrushes either. I wonder where all the good reviews come from.

We had a good stay. The staff were really friendly and helpful. We arrived late, and one of them actually walked us to the only restaurant still open instead of just pointing us in the right direction. The room was a good size, the bed was comfy, and the shower was good. It’s a short walk from the old city walls. There’s a washing machine to use, and you can hang clothes on the rooftop. The wifi, though, was hard to use, even by Chinese standards.

We liked the spacious room, the tatami and futon beds, and the toilet. The hot shower was great, and the kettle worked well. Wifi was strong and fast by China standards. Guests can use the washing machine and hang laundry on the rooftop. The place was a little hard to find, especially with big luggage since the nearest bus stop isn’t very close. The host can pick guests up there, which we wish we’d known. They’re very responsive on WeChat, and both the host and hostess were friendly and helpful. It’s an easy enough walk to the ancient town, with eateries, convenience stores, and electric bike rentals nearby.

A cute place to stay, but the map location is wrong and it’s hard to find. Search for “Dali Nangibieyuan Inn” on Didi to get a taxi to the right spot.