This is our second time booking the DaoXiang Lakeview Hotel for the May Day holiday. Overall, it's definitely suitable for family leisure with kids, boasting green spaces, a lake, a playground, and hot springs. However, this year the package didn't include hot springs, making the overall cost a bit higher than last year. Also, there were a lot more catkins this year, which did affect the experience, but that's certainly not something the hotel can control.
First, regarding the hotel itself, the accommodation facilities in the VIP building are all good. I had left a note beforehand saying we had a child and hoped for a sunny room, so at check-in, the front desk attendant very thoughtfully arranged a sunny room facing the lake. With the floor-to-ceiling windows, the view was excellent. Upon entering the room, we found children's slippers and dental kits already prepared, which was very considerate. The room size was sufficient for a family of three, clean and tidy. Extra pillows and a mini-fridge were available; it would have been even better if there were bathrobes. The hotel also has a small JD.com supermarket, which, although slightly more expensive than market prices, is convenient.
For breakfast, the restaurant is quite spacious, offering both Western cold cuts and Chinese dishes. The freshly made *jianbing guozi* (savory crepes) and *roujiamo* (Chinese burgers) were particularly impressive. Overall, the variety and quality could be improved, but it was still sufficient.
Secondly, the entertainment facilities. Apart from the water slide, which requires an additional fee, all other attractions in the amusement park are included in the ticket – bumper cars, rainbow slide, and non-motorized facilities – more than enough for little ones to burn off energy. Going early helps avoid queues. The rainbow slide, in particular, is very friendly as you don't have to carry the tube up yourself. The swimming pool and hot springs are within the park but not inside the hotel itself; they are in separate buildings. You can access the swimming pool directly with your room card. The water is quite clean, there's a separate children's lane, and the water temperature isn't cold, but you need to bring your own slippers and toiletries. The hot spring facilities seem a bit old, but a nice touch is the separate family shower rooms. Indoors, there are hot springs and a children's water slide, etc. The outdoor hot springs were quite amazing, divided into four gardens representing spring, summer, autumn, and winter. The environment is nice, and although there were more catkins this season, the regular cleaning by staff made it quite pleasant.
Finally, concerning dining. There are several restaurants to choose from within the park, but most are closed in the afternoon between lunch and dinner. The Jiang Rou Fang, which stays open, is a more affordable option.
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