Other than its relatively good location (close to the Luohu Port and the railway station), this hotel is simply not worth recommending. It is extremely old and dated, giving off that depressing and uncomfortable vibe typical of vintage hotels. The wallpaper inside the room was yellowing and peeling, and the cabinet doors and drawers were so warped that they couldn't be opened or closed smoothly. To my surprise, the bathroom only had a tiny bathtub with no separate shower stall; brushing against the shower curtain while bathing felt somewhat gross. The toilet seat didn't even have a slow-close mechanism—it was as old-school as it gets.
The breakfast buffet area is small with limited seating. I had to wait in line that day, and when my turn finally came, the staff asked how many people were in my party. I replied, 'Just one.' She then turned around to ask a foreigner standing behind me in line if he would mind sharing a table with me. The foreigner agreed, and only then did the staff member turn back to ask for my consent. What was I supposed to say, yes or no? Surely, common sense dictates that the attendant should have asked for my opinion on table-sharing first, and only after getting my approval, approached the person behind me? Instead, they got the priorities completely backwards! Well, whatever, I wasn't going to give her a hard time—table-sharing it is. But seriously, having two complete strangers sitting face-to-face at a tiny table for a quick meal was about as awkward as it gets. The dining facilities are just abysmal. As for the food, I went down to eat a little past 9:00 AM, and you can see what was left in the serving trays from the photos.
When checking in, I asked the front desk if there was any possibility of a complimentary room upgrade. Without a second thought, the receptionist bluntly replied, 'No.' Heh, no worries—given the state of the place, an upgrade would probably just mean more of the same.
If you want a comfortable stay, I’d strongly advise choosing another hotel. This place completely tarnishes the Shangri-La reputation.
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