Crowne Plaza HUAILAI by IHG

The hotel's facilities are generally good, and the breakfast is also excellent, plus the price is affordable. However, this time I encountered a company called 'Beifang Dalu' holding an event here. There were so many people, and the smoke smell was overwhelming. As soon as I checked in with my luggage, I ran into them all leaving a meeting, and everyone was crowding the elevators. With my suitcase, I couldn't even compete and had to wait for a very long time. Upon reaching the 5th floor, it was also full of their people, and it was extremely noisy. The next morning, they started making noise again around 7 AM, shouting loudly in the hallway. I really hope the hotel can separate individual guests from large groups in the future, or at least inform guests before check-in. If I had known, I might have chosen a different hotel. It really affected my stay and quality of rest too much.

The hotel's setting is truly lovely. On a clear day after the rain, you can enjoy distant views of the reservoir, and there are geese and ducks by the small lake in the garden. The non-motorized children's play facilities are also well-maintained. However, the rooms are a bit on the small side, and the decor isn't quite up to 5-star standard. The big slide at the children's water park has very limited operating hours. What's more, a relatively easy slide surprisingly requires kids to be over 1.5 meters tall to use, which frankly underestimates how capable children are in the water these days.

It's not as good as it used to be; I was quite disappointed this time. They used to have an inflatable castle, outdoor activities for kids (and it's summer vacation now!), and fishing, but all of that is gone. Right at the entrance, there was a discarded piece of paper, full of hair and fingernail clippings. The complimentary Wild Duck Lake was closed due to flood control, and we weren't informed in advance. Instead, we got tickets to a 'Desert Movie Scenic Area,' which was a complete rip-off. They don't even charge an entrance fee; once inside, you just pay for dune buggy rides and camel rides – there's nothing else there. The go-kart track was swarming with mosquitoes (possibly venomous ones), so we couldn't even use it. Sigh...

The hotel is very close to Beijing, almost feeling like it's just beyond an entry checkpoint. The hotel grounds are lovely, boasting many crabapple trees. We visited during their fruiting season, and the trees, laden with bright red fruit, were absolutely beautiful. While the hotel's facilities were a bit dated, it was impeccably clean and the rooms were quite spacious. The Huanglong Villa, which was included in our hotel package, is definitely worth a visit; the mountaintop grassland there in early August was breathtakingly beautiful.

Facilities: The hotel offers excellent facilities. The kids absolutely loved the children's playground, swimming pool, and water park. Cleanliness: The hotel was very clean, and our room was spotless. Environment: Surrounded by mountains, the views were beautiful. It was incredibly relaxing to stand on the balcony. Service: ZOEY from the front desk provided warm and thoughtful service. She was particularly attentive to the needs of children and seniors, which we greatly appreciated!

The hotel is incredibly convenient, with easy parking. The surroundings are beautiful, and the nearby reservoir is a lot of fun to explore. It's also a fantastic place for families with kids. Overall, I highly recommend staying here. Whether you prefer to relax at the hotel or venture out to explore the surroundings, it's a perfect choice. Highly recommended!

The room was spotless, and the hotel grounds are expansive with a large lawn. It's great that they're pet-friendly, so our furry companions can join the trip. Kids will also love the well-equipped water park and playground, offering plenty of fun facilities.

The resort offers stunning views, and the rooms are basic but spotlessly clean. The separate wet and dry areas in the bathroom were very convenient. The thoughtful retractable clothesline in the bathroom was perfect for drying swimwear. The kids absolutely loved the swimming pool and the Fun Castle, while the Water World is better suited for toddlers. Overall, a great choice for families traveling with children.