Dai County Hotels with Balcony

This courtyard is truly unique. It feels like a Jiangnan-style courtyard (typically found in southern China) placed in the north, especially within the ancient city environment of northern Shanxi. It immediately brings to mind Ma Zhiyuan's Yuan dynasty poem: 'Small bridges, flowing water, people's homes, ancient road, west wind, lean horse. The sun sets, a wanderer at the end of the world.' The owners are a lovely couple, making this a great place to stop and rest.

Facilities: As a five-star hotel, the facilities are top-notch. The air conditioning is very good, so much so that you barely need a blanket at night. I figured out the lighting: on the second floor, you just need to press 'Bedroom All Off' to avoid turning off the master switch on the first floor. Cleanliness: Excellent, the whole place was very clean. Environment: The entire hotel is like a tourist attraction itself, surrounded by city walls. At night, climbing the walls offers a view of the night scenery of Yanmen Pass. Once it officially opens, and the shops and clubs within the hotel are up and running, it will truly be brilliantly lit at night. Service: The front desk service was great, and they responded quickly to any issues. However, the restaurant… the breakfast at this five-star hotel was a bit disappointing. There weren't many options, and the live cooking stations were chaotic. 7:30 AM is a bit late for breakfast, especially since many people want to head to tourist spots. Waiting at the live stations can get very disorderly, and people tend to cut in line. I suggest opening breakfast earlier or implementing a queuing system for the live cooking stations.