Changxing Hotels with Balcony

"Traveling with a friend and her two kids, we chose Changxing Station as it's less than a 2-hour high-speed train ride away. Actually, taking a taxi from Huzhou Station takes about the same time and distance. Whether it's Chimelong, Disneyland, Universal Studios, Kaifeng, Nantong, or now Huzhou, I always feel like I get my money's worth! This review was typed manually, not AI-generated. Pros: 1. **Convenient High-Speed Rail Access:** It's about a 50-minute taxi ride from either Changxing or Huzhou High-Speed Rail Stations to the hotel. 2. **Proximity to Attractions:** The zoo is a mere 5-minute walk away, with KFC right next door and then the zoo itself. 3. **Easy Access to Ancient Town:** The ancient town is a 6-minute taxi ride to its West Gate. While there, we treated the kids to Pizza Hut at full price – their Hawaiian pizza was surprisingly better than other branches. As someone trying to eat low-sugar and low-fat, I couldn't resist having two slices! 4. **Comfortable Beds:** The duvet was perfectly comfortable and not too hot, the bed was silent, and they provided bed rails to prevent children from falling. The twin beds could also be pushed together. 5. **Excellent Service:** The toothbrushes were good quality. If you need extra bottled water, just ask! The hotel staff provided outstanding service, going above and beyond to ensure guests' comfort and satisfaction within their capabilities 👍. The housekeeping staff were gentle, enthusiastic, and maintained appropriate boundaries – thank you! 6. **Great Balcony View:** The balcony offered a good view. While there was an occasional animal smell, I'm used to it since some parts of the zoo itself smell even worse 😄. 7. **Sufficient Itinerary:** One day at the zoo and one day at the ancient town was plenty. My friend and I split up on the second day because she wanted to visit 'Nanxun Ancient Town'. I stayed with the kids at the zoo hotel. I had originally planned to stay at an ancient town hotel but decided it wasn't necessary. After watching most of the fireworks (which finished around 8:40 PM), I just took a taxi from the West Gate, got off across from the zoo, and walked 3 minutes back to the hotel. 8. **Breakfast Department Deserves Special Praise:** The food was delicious, and the selection included high-protein dishes like boiled fish fillets. I tried the Chinese dishes, sushi, steamed buns, wontons, and boiled fish fillets. Even the milk was skimmed, with an option to add sugar, showing that the chef understands health and balanced nutrition. The service was excellent – enthusiastic, accommodating, and always with a smile. There was also a special area for children's handmade food. On Friday, the breakfast chef was patient and loving. On Saturday, however, the chef seemed stressed and didn't smile at all – perhaps they have a fear of children? 😄 9. **Thanks to Butler Xiao An:** Thanks to her, any minor issues were promptly addressed and recorded for future hotel improvements. My off-peak stay was very satisfying, and booking through Ctrip truly provided 'all-the-way support'. 10. **Shout-out to the Zoo's 'Meng Hu' Milk Tea:** The Hong Kong-style milk tea at the zoo had great service. 11. **Clean Zoo Restrooms:** The zoo restrooms were regularly cleaned and well-maintained. Areas for Improvement: 1. **Slow Wi-Fi** 2. **Toilet Seats Lacked Soft-Close Feature** 3. **Some Rooms Had Strong Unventilated Decor Smells:** The smell was even stronger in Nantong (not animal odor). 4. **Poor Soundproofing:** We could hear neighbors unplugging things and even slightly raised voices. 5. **Leaky Bathtub, Pungent Slippers, and Low-Quality Shampoo Scent.**"

"The room was quite nice, clean and tidy. It's next to the Zhejiang North Commercial Plaza, very close to Wanda Plaza, and there are plenty of restaurants nearby. The service was excellent, and I would choose this place again for my next business trip."

"The room is spacious and well-equipped, even with a huge bathtub 🛁. Chimelong International Circus (Journey to the Magic): The circus is a must-see, the show was amazing, and the clown interactions were a lot of fun. Safari Park: It was really crowded on the public holiday. We waited for a long time for the mini-train, but it got a bit jammed 😂. Afterwards, we saw a tiger科普 (tiger science popularization display), which the kids loved. We didn't stay long to play as we had to rush off to catch the Chimelong International Circus."

"Five-star rating all around! Exceeded all expectations! Honestly, I was a bit apprehensive after reading some reviews before my trip, but after going, I can confidently say it's an absolute must-go! The value for money is incredible, friends! Our room had a lake view, and I chose the zoo tickets, which was so worth it! There were so many giraffes and elephants; remember to take the mini-train when you visit the zoo. Some reviews compare it to Chimelong, and I've been to Chimelong too, but staying at a Chimelong hotel plus airfare would cost several times more than here, wouldn't it? So, it's only fair to compare them based on the same budget. At a comparable price point, Dragon Valley has very few rivals when it comes to family-friendly options. Plus, I really loved the soy milk at breakfast; it was delicious. The grapefruit butler was also excellent and very dedicated! And the response time was incredibly fast! I'll definitely be back."

"The location is a bit remote, probably because it's a new residential area with few residents. The price-performance ratio is excellent, with abundant and high-end amenities. There's a large projector, and it's spacious enough for a family of four. All three rooms are very comfortable. Every bed has a soft mattress. It's 3 kilometers from Taihu Ancient Town, and the surrounding amenities are somewhat limited; food delivery is a bit difficult to find. The only downside is that it's too close to Taihu Lake, and the mosquitoes there are terrifyingly numerous, so we didn't dare open the balcony window."

"We arrived early, and the rooms weren't available yet. We used the complimentary room ticket and checked our luggage in before heading out to explore. Our housekeeper, Xiaojing, was incredibly helpful. She checked us into our room as soon as it was available, and when we returned from our visit, we didn't even have to go to the front desk; we simply got our room card from the housekeeper. It was so convenient. This was my first time at Dream Dragon, and the housekeeper was incredibly helpful in answering any questions we had, promptly attending to our needs, and even giving us a small gift when we left. This trip was excellent, whether it was for accommodation, entertainment, or transportation."

"It's not far from Longemont and Taihu Moon Bay, making it suitable for those driving. Free parking is available, and the surrounding environment is quiet. You can see the fireworks display at Taihu Ancient Town from the balcony. However, some amenities in the rooms that were meant to enhance the living experience are broken and no one seems to be fixing them; they're basically just for show."