Jinghe North Courtyard (Jianshui Ancient City Small Train Store)

I wasn't planning on leaving a review, but this guesthouse gave me the best night's sleep I've had in ages, especially since I've been struggling with insomnia recently. I slept from 8:30 PM until 5:30 AM the next day without earplugs, just a deep, peaceful sleep. The bed and pillows were perfectly comfortable, not too soft, not too firm. It's a quiet oasis amidst the hustle and bustle; with the windows closed, you can't hear a thing. You can really feel the hotel's thoughtful touches and clever design. The room was spotless. If I come back to Jianshui, I'd definitely choose this guesthouse again. The owner even reimbursed my parking fee, which is a big plus!

We traveled with my parents, and since we've always loved wooden, traditional courtyard houses, we specifically chose this place. This is one of the few truly ancient buildings in the town, supposedly the old Shen family residence from the Qing Dynasty. The actual place was even more antique than we imagined. The courtyard displays the owner's personal collection, creating a wonderful atmosphere and perfectly recreating the unique charm of the old house. Our concerns about the bathroom in an old building were completely unfounded. The bathroom had a separate shower and toilet, and all the toiletries were provided. The bedding was very clean. The owner was very kind. Since we were driving, the owner added us on WeChat beforehand to discuss parking locations, and proactively helped with our large luggage upon arrival. The guesthouse paid for overnight parking, and we just needed to tell the owner our license plate number when checking out. There was freshly cut welcome fruit, and a tea table was available for those who liked tea. The overall design was very tasteful, making it a very pleasant stay overall.

The inn has a very cultural atmosphere; although small, it has everything you need, and you can see the owner's care in many details. They helped us buy miniature train tickets before we even arrived, and my child also had a chance to try making purple pottery. The service was excellent.

The room interior is very modern and well-designed. I especially liked the vanity light and motion-sensor lights. It didn't feel like being in an old courtyard. The hotel's location is quiet despite being in a busy area. I highly recommend it overall.

A hidden gem of a guesthouse nestled in the old streets of the ancient city, housed in a Qing Dynasty-era residence. The owner seems to have a deep cultural background, as century-old artifacts and calligraphy are everywhere, including couplets in the style of Li Shutong and embroidery and paintings from Banqiao. We stayed in the North and East courtyards. The East courtyard, a secluded haven amidst the hustle and bustle, offered a tranquil escape. We cooked, drank tea, chatted, and sunbathed in the lounge chairs, experiencing a slower pace of life reminiscent of bygone days. Location: Located in Jianshui Ancient City (P1), adjacent to the meter-gauge railway station, a 5-minute walk from Chaoyang Gate. Many Jianshui attractions, such as the Confucian Temple and the Lin'an Prefectural Government Office, are located here. Cleanliness: Very clean, providing various disposable amenities. As someone very particular about hotel cleanliness, I felt completely at ease. Parking: 100 meters from the hotel.

It's located about 200-300 meters from the ancient city, but it's very quiet. However, the soundproofing upstairs is a bit poor. The owner even provided fruit. It's quite clean. This is a truly ancient building, I think it dates back to the Daoguang era.

The place has a classic, old-fashioned charm, making it perfect for family trips. Kids can play in the garden. There are many delicious restaurants nearby, and enjoying tea in the courtyard is very pleasant. The owner is very nice. The hygiene is among the best for a guesthouse. My parents were very satisfied.

I was traveling in Yunnan and stopped in Jianshui for one night. The reviews were high, so I thought this hotel would be good, but I was very disappointed and regretted it. I arrived at night, and the hotel entrance was so small it was easy to miss. There was no parking, and the owner didn't seem to care unless you asked. The whole hotel felt like it only had the owner and one general helper; there was practically no service. There was even a support bar in the bathroom, so you could easily bump your head while using it. My room was on the first floor, and whenever someone came down the stairs from the second floor, there was a loud thumping sound, which was very uncomfortable. At 9 am, the cleaning lady came to ask when we were checking out. Having stayed in so many hotels, I'm amazed that one would actually want you to leave so quickly. Terrible!

Don't stay at the Tiankeng Hotel! I'm a woman traveling alone with a ten-year-old child. To be fair, the old courtyard was beautiful and quite clean, but the problem lay in safety and service. First, it was an old building converted into a hotel with numerous stairs leading up and down. The room had a sunken design upon entering, and there was no warning. In my panic, I almost fell into the well and twisted my ankle, fracturing a bone. I'm young and strong and regularly exercise; I can't imagine what would have happened to an elderly person. Second, the owner's service was bizarre. After learning of my injury, there was no concern or sympathy whatsoever. Instead, after I protested and expressed my hurt feelings, the owner resorted to emotional manipulation, accusing me of demanding unequal service and scolding me for being nosy. I said I fully support equality and that I didn't want groveling service, but basic humanistic care. The owner seemed completely unable to understand this basic concept of "service." We parted on bad terms, and he reluctantly apologized after I called the police. Because of the unpleasant experience and lack of trust with the owner, I called an ambulance myself. After I called 120 myself, my boss angrily berated me for not notifying him. He was dissuaded by medical staff, and then he and a woman followed me to the hospital. While waiting for the CT scan results, the woman came to me, saying the doctor said everything was fine and I should go home. I insisted that the caregiver take me to see the doctor, and the doctor gave a completely different diagnosis (see the diagnosis certificate below). I'm so glad I insisted on seeing the doctor; otherwise, I wouldn't even have the right to know my basic medical condition! The following day, the hotel owner condoned another family—a large household with elderly and young children—who verbally abused me for an hour and a half downstairs. Their reason was that I had gone up and down the stairs to the hospital the previous night, and the large number of medical staff and others had disturbed them. I tried to explain to the family that it was due to a sprained ankle and hospitalization, an unavoidable situation, but they coldly replied, "I won't talk to you," and continued to ridicule me relentlessly for being unable to move due to my injury, having only slept three hours the previous night, and being alone with a ten-year-old child. The hotel owner even called to "suggest" I change rooms to avoid upsetting the other guest (I had great difficulty even moving to the toilet; did they have any basic empathy?). I had been taking a rare annual leave, with a ten-day trip planned, but this fracture forced me to cancel it all. Furthermore, according to the doctor, I need at least a month of recovery, which will further impact my work after the holiday. The injury itself was already frustrating, but this mental torment forced me to end my trip and return home early. On the day I left, the boss secretly filmed me leaving. When I discovered this and insisted he delete the video, he publicly berated me in front of staff from the county's Culture and Tourism Bureau, using extremely rude language such as "Shut up" and "Get out." Such a bizarre act needs no further explanation! Please open your eyes and learn from this tragedy!