4-Star Hotels in Gansu, China

This is a really warm and cozy hotel. From the moment you step into the lobby, the kind and lovely front desk staff handle check-in with meticulous care. The room and restaurant service staff are polite, the rooms are clean and comfortable, and the breakfast offers a wide variety. The self-parking area is spacious and well-organized. I highly recommend staying here.

Zhangye isn't a large city, so staying near the West High-Speed Rail Station is convenient. It's mostly residential around here, so the environment is generally quiet. Taxis are easy to find, and it's only a couple of kilometers to the city center, costing a very cheap six or seven yuan. The only minor drawback is that you have to walk a bit with your luggage after getting off the high-speed train. I'd recommend just taking a taxi directly. After a terrible stay in Dunhuang for the first two nights, I really put my trust in an international brand, and the management level is completely different. Hampton Inn isn't luxurious, but it has everything you need. Plus, the hotel is new, the soundproofing is excellent, and you can choose a memory foam pillow, which is great for people with neck problems. Also, the laundry room is fantastic! It started snowing in the morning and my pants and clothes got wet, but I was able to wash and dry them immediately after going back at noon, which was incredibly practical! Because I had a late flight, the front desk allowed me a late check-out, which was great. There's bottled water available on every floor, and plenty of seating in the lobby on the first floor, so you don't have to worry about lingering, and charging is convenient. The breakfast is decent, and considering it's around 300 yuan a night, it's quite reasonable. Overall, I'm very satisfied with this hotel and highly recommend it for anyone staying in Zhangye.

The location is fantastic, right by the Dang River. It's a five-minute walk to Dunhuang Bookstore, and parking is free. Driving to Crescent Lake, the airport, and Mogao Grottoes all take about fifteen minutes. Shazhou Night Market and Dunhuang Museum are also close by, about a five to six-minute drive. Right behind the hotel is Shunzhang Yellow Noodle Restaurant, and there are snack stalls on the south side of Jinshan Alley in the evenings. They were doing road construction near the entrance when I was there, which made getting in and out a bit inconvenient, but everything else was great. I booked the Mulan King Room, which had a humidifier, a smart speaker, and convenient electric curtains. The room was clean, and the water pressure was excellent, making for a really comfortable shower – almost surprisingly good for Dunhuang! The breakfast selection was quite varied; over three days, the cold and hot dishes rarely repeated. The beef noodle chef deserves high praise, his noodles were very authentic, and the lamb soup was also delicious. I had originally planned to try some local breakfast spots, but ended up eating all three breakfasts at the hotel. I overheard a customer ask for 'lamian' (pulled noodles), and I could tell the chef wasn't thrilled by the term, but he still freshly pulled a bowl for them, haha. I also find it a bit jarring to hear 'lamian' in Gansu, even as a non-local; it's always better to call it 'beef noodles' here. The off-season price was really good value. I'd definitely stay here again. It was a pleasant surprise to be able to see the sand dunes of Mingsha Mountain from the Dang River. The hand soap had a slightly odd smell and could be changed. They provide laundry detergent, which is a nice touch. Pictures 5 and 6 are of the hotel lobby, pictures 2 and 4 show the scenery by the Dang River, and picture 3 is of the bookstore.

Perhaps because I stayed for four consecutive nights, I was upgraded directly to an executive twin room upon check-in. It was on a very high floor and, as per my request, didn't face the main street, but I could still see Zhangye West Station from there. It's incredibly close to the West Station. Every day, they provided snacks, two oranges, and yogurt, though the yogurt's expiration date was a bit close. Breakfast is on the first floor, and the hot dishes were different every day during my stay. They also had specialty beef noodles and 'beef small rice' (牛肉小饭), so there was no need to go elsewhere for those. The lobby also offered complimentary packed hot coffee and snacks every morning. Finally, at check-out, they provided a complimentary car service to Zhangye West Station, and everyone's service attitude was superb. The minor drawbacks were: the soundproofing in the room was a bit poor; I could clearly hear next door when they moved things or chairs; and the hair in the bathroom wasn't cleaned daily. Otherwise, everything else was excellent.

Dunhuang Hotel location is fantastic. Very near night market that all tourists go to in evening. There is also a very big local product and wet market about 6minutes walk away to experience local live style and local food. Hotel staff at reception and restaurant on the sixth floor over the 3 days were very courteous and greet guests as they exit or enter the hotel. The cleaning staff were also very pleasant and meticulous in their cleaning duties even in common areas.

The hotel wasn't really up to standard. I booked an 'honourable room' because it had an air purifier. However when I tried to cool down the room with the air con it didn't work. I called reception and they said the air con wasn't turned on and only 'natural ventilation' was available! And this was when the air pollution outside was at very high levels. Really not acceptable in a supposed 4-star hotel that advertises that it has air con - this is part of the reason I booked! The staff were as helpful as they coukd be under the circumstances - they bought in a fan which made the temperature bearable.

Navigating by car was easy, and there's parking available both in front and behind the hotel. The room was well-equipped with smart features, including a humidifier. The staff were incredibly friendly and professional, always ready to help – truly fantastic. Breakfast offered a good variety and tasted great. The hotel's location is excellent, with plenty of dining options nearby, especially Brothers Barbecue, which was outstanding. Several attractions are within walking distance, making my trip to Wuwei very enjoyable. The only minor drawback was a slight odor in our room.

This is my second stay at this hotel. I came straight here from the train station, and the Mercure's location is excellent. The hotel's facilities and services are superb – I absolutely love it! The rooms are spacious, bright, and spotlessly clean, and the breakfast was also fantastic. I'll definitely choose Mercure again next time. While here, I met guests from Shanghai, Guangdong, Northeast China, and even Japan. As a visitor from Sichuan, it felt like a homecoming, especially since Tianshui was part of the Shu Kingdom during the Three Kingdoms period!

I mainly came here to see the Jiayuguan Pass, which is very close to the hotel. It's a very relaxed, slow-paced small town. There's a large lake next to the hotel called Donghai, and it was very pleasant to stroll by the lake in the morning. The hotel service was very good and polite. A big thank you to the front desk lady for upgrading my room; it was a bit large for just one person.

The hotel rooms are incredibly spacious, truly enormous! Even if it's peak season and a bit pricey, five people wouldn't feel cramped in there. 😂 The hotel is brand new, and all the facilities are excellent. I visited in March, and they had underfloor heating, air conditioning, a humidifier, and an automatic toilet. The bed was super comfortable, and I really appreciated having both soft and firm pillows – I slept great for several nights. Breakfast was quite lavish for the area, and I personally loved it. They also provide plenty of bottled water in the room; you can just ask for more if you run out. The front desk even offers small items like masks. Indeed, the hotel has a comfortable Mercedes minivan for airport or train station transfers, and everyone seemed to have a great experience with it. Finally, they even gave me a windproof headscarf and a small camel souvenir. 😊 I'll definitely choose this place again next time; it's also very close to the night market.