Xiangmei International

Rooms here are clean and spacious, and breakfast has some good choices. There’s a KFC about a five-minute walk away and a supermarket nearby too. Just be aware that slippers aren’t complimentary, and they’ll charge you if you take them.

The hotel’s location worked well for business in the area, and the city view was nice. The rooms were spacious but worn down, with typical Asian-style decor. The mattress wasn’t very comfortable and the carpet looked ugly. Wi-Fi was extremely slow, and in some rooms it was almost impossible to get a signal. At breakfast, the only coffee available was from a silver can and was very strong. The nice Jura machine was never used, and when I asked about it they didn’t understand. The 2-in-1 instant coffee in the room was the better option. On the fourth night of my first stay, the AC broke with some strange noises. I called the front desk, but again no one understood a word, which was frustrating. Some of the non-Chinese food was already moldy when I picked it up. The waffles looked fine until I looked closer and saw black mold on them, no kidding. Still, the staff were always friendly, and my stay was okay overall.

The staff were helpful, service was available 24/7, and the buffet breakfast was very good. There are small shopping malls nearby, including a KFC that’s open around the clock. For communication, install Google Translator and download Chinese for offline use.

As a foreigner, I wouldn’t recommend staying here. Some staff were very rude, and it was the worst experience.