Zaochuanjian
March 10, 2026
The hotel's location is excellent, just one kilometer from the Zhanqiao Pier, an easy walk. It's situated right in a pedestrian street, making it part of the attractions itself. Getting around by bus outside the pedestrian street is more convenient than taking the subway.
The hotel itself has a unique character; the courtyard-style interior is spacious and aesthetically pleasing, with all room windows facing the courtyard. The exterior corridor offers a very relaxing vibe.
My bathtub king room didn't have the bathroom separated from the bedroom. The advantage of this was that the overall room felt spacious, not cramped. However, the downside was that the temperature throughout the room was uniform. After a bath, I didn't get that refreshing feeling and had to open a window beforehand to lower the room temperature, as the underfloor heating was quite strong.
The front desk staff were very enthusiastic and polite, doing their best to accommodate requests. They provided four bottles of water and two cans of Laoshan Cola daily, which was a thoughtful and satisfying touch.
The water pressure for both the shower and bathtub was good, though hot water took a little while to come through. The minor flaws were that the bathtub drain plug tended to get stuck and needed manual unscrewing, and the shower drain was slow, causing water to accumulate easily. I reported these issues before checkout, hoping they will be resolved.
Additionally, the toilet had a bidet function, food delivery could come right to the door, and the floor, lacking carpet, was a bit dusty. In the evenings, someone in the Dabaodao pedestrian street would sing with a microphone constantly; I'm not sure what event it was, but it was quite noisy, which was a drawback. As for dining, because Dabaodao is a scenic area, prices are relatively high. If you walk two blocks out of the pedestrian street, you'll find local seafood restaurants that are more affordable.
Overall, for just 300 yuan in the off-season for a deep-soaking bathtub room, coupled with the convenience of getting to Zhanqiao Pier, it's quite an attractive option.
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