Changsha Hotels with Balcony

"Although the hotel's location is a bit out of the way, it's very convenient for subway travel as it's right next to a subway station. It's also quite easy to find, with a prominent sign and a lobby on the first floor. The overall style has a scholarly, cultured vibe, which is quite unique. The room was relatively bright and quiet. The front desk even offered umbrellas to borrow on a rainy day. The service was good, and I had a pleasant experience."

"The location was excellent, walking distance to main attractions near IFS and near Line 2 MRT station with direct access to the main attractions. As it's located along busy street with shops opened till past midnight, do expect some noise. Best to prepare ear plugs. The aircon also started to leak when the temperature was set lower. The lady boss was very responsive and helpful despite being middle of the night to resolve the aircon issue. Cleanliness was rated low due to mould observed on the clothes rack and bathroom. But for the price and location, still acceptable."

"The hotel's location is quite easy to find; you can spot the sign right from the entrance of Taiping Street. However, the actual hotel entrance is down a very dim alley, and water keeps dripping from the building next door, making it hard to avoid when walking by. Once inside, it feels like the hotel has been around for a while, and the elevator is a bit old. Getting a good room seems to be a matter of luck. My room had absolutely no window view, and with obstructions outside, the natural light wasn't great either. The humidity in the room was pretty extreme; the floor would stay wet for ages after housekeeping, and pants I'd dampened the day before wouldn't dry even after half a day in the air-conditioned room, extending into the next afternoon. There are no USB charging ports in the room, so if you have multiple devices, you'll need to bring enough adapters. Also, the bedside outlets aren't sufficient, and the placement of the sofa, desk, and outlets is awkward, making it inconvenient to use a laptop unless you're working curled up by the bed. So, for those who need to work, I wouldn't really recommend it. There's no single switch to control all the lights in the room, so you have to turn them off one by one. The bedside switches also lack any labels, so you have to try them all to figure out what they do. The lighting in the room itself didn't feel bright enough, and the light sources were uneven, making it insufficient for applying makeup. Unlike other electrical appliances, the air conditioning doesn't turn on automatically when you insert your room card; you have to manually switch it on every time you enter the room. Even though the bathroom has a wet/dry separation, the sliding door is single-paneled, meaning only one side can be closed. If you slide it all the way to one side, there's no door on the other. Also, the sink is quite shallow, so water splashes everywhere if the water pressure is high or you're washing something. There were also quite a few white stains in the nooks and crannies of the bathroom, possibly from years of use, which didn't look very hygienic. Both the wooden and concrete walls in the room were pitted and stained, and the sofa cover also had dirt on it. These things don't affect the functionality of the stay but are psychologically off-putting. However, the guest experience is often heavily influenced by these tiny details. A small suggestion: if they renovate in the future, I'd recommend using lighter shades like grey for the floor tiles and walls, and darker colors for fabric items like sofa covers, as they hide dirt better and look more refined. The black tiles at the entrance and in the bathroom really show every speck of dirt... Compared to other hotels, it might not be truly dirty, but visually, it's a big disadvantage. I had high expectations because I really liked the decor style shown in the online photos, but my stay was a bit disappointing. On the positive side, the complimentary amenity kit included cotton pads (which I didn't get at Atour where I stayed a few days prior, and most hotels don't provide them). Also, the service was attentive and responsive, and the staff even helped with washing and drying clothes (which deserves a big shout-out; they even folded them neatly after they were dry, sniff). But! I booked for three days in total, and after staying one night, I discovered the price for the same room type on the platform for the same period dropped by over 50 yuan per night! Infuriating!!!"