Li River Hotel (Guilin Two Rivers and Four Lakes Xiangshan Scenic Spot)

I've been to Guilin several times, and this time I chose Po Yin Hotel. It felt like I brought the 'Two Rivers and Four Lakes' right into my room, enjoying a picturesque view from my bed. The hotel is conveniently located next to the Two Rivers and Four Lakes scenic area and the Sun and Moon Pagodas, right by Fir Lake. Our lake view room had a huge balcony. Waking up, the morning sun perfectly hit the tips of the twin pagodas, and the lake sparkled. In the evening, the sunset painted the whole sky orange, and the reflection of the pagodas swayed gently in the water – it was absolutely stunning when they lit up. Beyond the excellent facilities, the service was fantastic. I added our butler on WeChat, and they were incredibly responsive, bringing anything we needed within minutes. They even provided a birthday bed decoration, welcome fruit, and a birthday cake. The restaurant food was delicious too. Definitely worth another visit.

I have more to say about this hotel than the average guest. When I came to Guilin, I booked a two-night stay at a well-known, older five-star hotel, the Shangri-La (about 500 meters from Bo Yin). Because it was a weekend and very busy, I couldn't get the same room type for both nights. The second day, returning from Yangshuo to the Shangri-La, I was given the worst room: a 'Forest Oxygen Bar Riverside King Room' with a terrible view blocked by a large, protruding right angle on the right side. I changed rooms, but the air conditioning didn't work after 3 hours. I was dealing with this until 11 PM, and the Shangri-La didn't resolve the issue, telling me they had no other rooms. I demanded to check out and asked them to find me a hotel of the same caliber for that night (since at that hour on a Saturday, it's hard to find good rooms at five-star hotels. I had already wasted 3 hours, not including dinner, and just wanted to rest). Apparently, the Shangri-La manager, at 11 PM, managed to contact Bo Yin for me. So, the five-star Shangri-La transferred me to Bo Yin in the middle of the night – quite the grand gesture! That's how I ended up staying at Bo Yin, and now I have to praise it, especially in comparison. Indeed, staying at such a highly-rated hotel did not disappoint. The service is incredibly attentive, and the location is quiet yet central, just about 300 meters from Elephant Trunk Hill Gate 3, making it convenient to go anywhere. My room directly faced the Twin Pagodas, offering a beautiful and scenic view. Having breakfast with the Twin Pagodas in the background, and the 'Starlight Lounge' in the evening, were also excellent! The smart toilet is even more intelligent than the one at home; everything is very user-friendly and smart. Although it's not a newly opened hotel, the facilities are all new and exceptionally well-maintained. In contrast, the Shangri-La's toilets had smart toilet seats added to old, worn-out toilets, resulting in large gaps. It's no exaggeration to say that shorter people with short legs couldn't reach the floor comfortably. However, the Shangri-La primarily caters to foreign guests and doesn't seem to consider the physique of Chinese people, so all their rooms are prioritized for foreigners. To get back to the main point: Bo Yin's service butler is incredibly thoughtful, and you can contact them one-on-one with any issues. No comparison, no harm. Next time I come to Guilin, I will definitely choose Bo Yin. Everyone should avoid that old five-star hotel (Shangri-La) with its outdated hardware, poor service, and even discriminatory treatment of different ethnicities; it's a lost cause.

Right in the heart of Guilin, with twin pagodas visible from the balcony. It's super close to the pedestrian street and East & West Alleys. The front desk ladies and the uncle who helped with luggage at the door were all so nice! The hotel isn't huge overall, but the rooms are spacious, very clean, and hygienic. Having afternoon tea in the scenic tea room while enjoying the view must be lovely. The hotel offers quite a few activities, but I didn't get to participate due to time constraints. You can see the tour boats, and it's pretty quiet indoors after 10 PM once you close the balcony doors and windows. The restaurant upstairs has great views for photos. They even gave me a souvenir when I checked out and waved goodbye as I got into the car, which was a sweet touch. 😉

This stay was fantastic! The hotel's overall environment was clean and tidy, the room was very comfortable, and the facilities were quite complete. The staff had a great service attitude; check-in and check-out were very convenient, and they were patient and helpful with any issues we had. The hotel's location is also quite convenient, making it easy to get around and find places to eat. Overall, it offers great value for money. We had a very comfortable stay and would definitely consider staying here again next time. Highly recommend!

The butler service was excellent, and our requests were handled promptly and thoughtfully. The hotel room's balcony offered beautiful views, with a direct line of sight to the lake. The room was spacious, and the bedding was comfortable. Breakfast quality was top-notch. It was also convenient for getting around. The complimentary travel photoshoot provided by the hotel was a nice touch; we got shots both inside and outside the hotel. The photographer was great and even shared insights into Guilin's history and attractions.

Traveling with elderly parents, we stayed at Li River Bo Yin, and the service was thoughtful and attentive. The breakfast was plentiful with beautiful views of the Li River. Our room was quiet and comfortable, and the foot massage experience was superb. Highly recommended! The Cloud Restaurant upstairs offers stunning lake views, where you can admire the spectacular scenery day and night.

I brought my mother to Guilin and we were extremely satisfied with this hotel. From the front desk reception, luggage storage, room facilities, one-on-one butler service, cleaning staff, to the restaurant, all the staff showed incredible patience and thoughtfulness, making us feel truly welcome. The hotel is a 5-minute walk from Elephant Trunk Hill and Zhengyang Road Pedestrian Street. Stepping out, you're right by the lake, next to the Sun and Moon Pagodas. In the evening, you can enjoy the unbeatable night view from the observation decks on the 5th and 8th floors, or from the 7th-floor restaurant. The rooms have been recently renovated, are well-designed, very spacious, and spotlessly clean. We especially loved the Bama water provided in the room. This hotel is a perfect choice whether for business, family trips with children, or just relaxing. It's a must-stay if you're traveling with elderly parents and don't want to walk too much. We will definitely choose to stay here again on our next visit to Guilin. Thank you, and wishing Blissful Hidden Hotel all the best! 🎋

The room location is super convenient, the night view is absolutely stunning, and it's clean and hygienic. The kids absolutely loved the intangible cultural heritage handicraft activity.