Shaoxing Hotels with Bars

The hotel service is quite distinctive, from breakfast and afternoon tea to the late-night noodle soup. You can overlook the Cao'e River, and it's very convenient to walk to the riverside promenade. I specifically went for the noodles at night; you can choose from rice noodles, wide noodles, or thin noodles, and the toppings are quite rich. The shower in the bathroom works great, with good and even water pressure, and clear mode selection. It's a ten-minute drive to Xiaodeyuan and Cao'e Thirteenth Alley, which are nice places to visit if you have time. For dining, I recommend Huijun Shangyu Cuisine.

Facilities: The facilities are complete, the rooms are spacious, and the kids loved the tatami beds. The baseboard heater was always on, so we basically didn't need to turn on the air conditioning. Hot water was plentiful. Cleanliness: The cleanliness was good, with no major flaws. Environment: The environment is first-class. It's the only guesthouse located within the Keyan Scenic Area, so guests don't need to buy tickets to enter the scenic area. It's perfect for families to book during holidays, allowing you to enjoy the scenic views privately before the morning and evening rush hours. Service: The manager is very professional, a smart and hardworking young man, and extremely enthusiastic in his service. During our stay, we even encountered the owner's wedding procession and received some wedding candy. The owner must be a very good person to be able to hire such excellent staff.

The hotel is ideally situated between the Shijiufeng and Hanfeijiang scenic areas. There's a path from the hotel that leads directly to Xiayanbei Village, making it perfect for a three-day trip. The two-bedroom villa is great for families, with a living room and dining area on the first floor, and two spacious and quiet bedrooms upstairs. The hotel's shuttle service is always available on demand. Breakfast offers a wide variety, including many local snacks. The hiking activity was the highlight of our stay. The guide was very professional, and each person received a trekking pole. Leaders at both the front and back of the group provided excellent assistance, showing great patience and care towards older guests with average mobility. We truly enjoyed a private wilderness experience. The handicraft activity, however, was quite average and more suited for children. I'd suggest offering more sophisticated activities for adults, such as coffee grounds painting or handmade soap making, as coloring felt a bit cheap. Upon checkout, we were even given pastries, fruit, and water for our journey, which is a thoughtful touch for those driving. Overall, a fantastic experience! Our butler, Helen, was friendly and always ready to help with any request.

I consider myself a Staycation blogger and have stayed in countless hotels, mostly Marriott properties like The Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis, W, and Bvlgari in various locations. There's no particular reason other than Marriott's consistently excellent aesthetics. So, after meeting friends in Shaoxing for the weekend, I still chose Marriott over Cotton Tree. It turns out my choice was right. To sum up this stay in one sentence: I experienced top-tier luxury amenities at the price of an entry-level five-star hotel. Before checking in, I called the hotel and requested a larger, higher-floor room. Byron, the duty manager that day, thoughtfully arranged an excellent room type for me after understanding my preferences. I arrived quite late, around midnight, but the doorman still quickly came forward to greet me (this is something I must praise, as most luxury hotels have virtually no service after 10 PM). During check-in, the front desk kindly extended my check-out time to 3 PM, and there were no reminder calls the next day, which made me very happy. Most hotels only extend until 1 PM or 2 PM and constantly call to hurry you, which can be very annoying. The Shangyu Marriott's approach of extended check-out without催促 (reminders) undoubtedly made me feel respected and comfortable, truly embodying the feeling of a home away from home. 🥰 Upon entering the room, I was immediately struck by the calm and relaxed texture. The modern minimalist design blended with the elegant charm of Jiangnan waterside towns. Warm wood finishes paired with ink-wash artistic decorations perfectly fused modern business sophistication with the cultural heritage of Eastern Zhejiang and Jiangnan. The decor was grand and expansive, restrained yet full of high-end quality. I especially loved the 180° panoramic floor-to-ceiling window; the open view fulfills every hotel enthusiast's fantasy. I also really liked the hotel's scent – subtle, not overpowering, with a hint of South Asian flair. Marriott's overall scent profile far surpasses that of IHG. A point I must highlight is that the hotel's audio system is JBL, which made me incredibly happy! Compared to the unknown audio systems in most luxury hotels like The Ritz-Carlton, Nanjing, putting effort into such small details that enhance guest happiness and comfort truly makes one feel more cared for. 🥰 After a very comfortable sleep, I woke up early the next day for breakfast. The breakfast tasted genuinely good, especially the noodles – they were absolutely not cheap, very smooth and perfectly al dente, surpassing most Marriotts I've stayed at. During check-out, Byron thoughtfully came again to ask about my stay experience and if there were any areas for improvement. I believe this shows the hotel's respect for its guests and its own self-reflection. After praising so many advantages, let's talk about a few minor flaws. First, it's really, really far from the city center! To be honest, it was my first time in Shaoxing, and I couldn't distinguish which district was downtown and which was suburban, so I initially thought Shangyu was in the city center. I didn't expect a one-hour drive to get there. 🥲 However, I think this point varies from person to person. If it's a business hotel, then the location is clearly not up to par. But if it's a resort hotel, coming here just for a Staycation, then it's perfectly fine. The second point is that the bath salts were milk-flavored, which I didn't particularly like. Of course, this is my issue (I'm a bit lactose intolerant). Overall, this stay was perfect. From the hotel decor, facilities, service attitude, to the attentiveness towards guests, everything made it a perfect Staycation hotel. In many aspects, it even matches and surpasses top luxury hotels like The Ritz-Carlton, Xi'an, and Four Seasons, Suzhou, similar to the Shenzhen Kaisa Grand Marriott (not an advertisement 🤣, I genuinely love this hotel and always stay there when I vacation in Shenzhen). In terms of value for money, it's also top-tier. 🥰 I've discovered another great hotel for weekend getaways. I hope the hotel maintains its dedication and professionalism. See you next time!

Stay: The room was a little old, understandable as the hotel has been open for over 6 years. The stream right by the room offered beautiful views after the rain, with a strong flow. However, the humidity near the stream accelerates the aging of wooden structures, which is likely why the room rates have been adjusted downwards. On the second day, we went to Wuxie Scenic Area, and I didn't realize how tiring the hike would be. This delayed our checkout, so I called the front desk and they kindly extended our time. A big thank you to Chen Binhao at the front desk (I specifically glanced at his name tag). Food: The buffet breakfast at the Ground Floor Hearth Restaurant was decent but nothing special, not as good as Jiande Fangcaodi (compared to my experience there in 2022). There was a lack of local specialties. If you wake up late and have brunch, you won't need to consider lunch. For dinner, the hotel had a promotion for 50 RMB off 200 RMB. 200 RMB is suitable for 3-4 people, but for two of us, ordering 200 RMB just to use the voucher was too much and not cost-effective. On the second day, about 1 km to the east, we discovered Majian Town, which had a non-heritage dining spot. Their stinky tofu was quite authentic, and the tofu-wrapped meat was also delicious. If you have a car, I recommend going to the town for dinner. Play: It's a family-friendly hotel, but some facilities were unused. The Longlin Dam on the first day was stunning. On the second day, we visited Wuxie Scenic Area. Entering from the South Gate, the large water volume after the rain was beautiful. However, hiking in summer is very physically demanding. I recommend just seeing the Fifth Waterfall, and if you have good stamina, perhaps the Third Waterfall. The full route was just too hot and tiring. Entering from the North Gate and exiting from the South Gate is almost entirely downhill, but transportation to the North Gate by car is very inconvenient.

We stayed at this resort for a two-night, three-day trip, and while the building and location were visually impressive, our overall experience fell short of expectations, especially for international travelers. First, the golf course was not well-maintained and did not resemble the pristine images shown online. Additionally, while the archery court was fine, it lacked proper safety protections, making it a concern for families traveling with young children. Despite being branded as an Italian resort, there was no functioning Italian restaurant during our stay, which was quite disappointing. Even though the breakfast was really good, the food options for lunch and dinner were very limited, especially for non-Chinese guests. As visitors from Nepal, we found it difficult to enjoy the meals, and one member of our group who is vegetarian struggled even more to find suitable food options. There were no alternative dining options nearby, so if you don’t bring snacks or food with you, your choices are extremely restricted. Another challenge was the language barrier. Only one staff member could speak basic English, which made communication quite difficult at times. While the venue might be suitable for events like weddings or photoshoots due to its scenic appearance, it’s not ideal for a relaxing getaway unless you come with your own activities planned. Without that, there isn’t much to do onsite, and the lack of entertainment, food variety, and language support made the experience feel isolating. Overall, this resort has potential, especially in terms of architecture and ambiance, but it still needs significant improvements in service, food, and international accessibility to truly be welcoming for global guests.

Facilities: Pretty good, I booked the audiovisual king room before and it was great. Hygiene: Very clean. Environment: Because the room I booked didn't have a window, it felt a bit stuffy, and the air conditioning seemed to be centrally controlled, which made it a little stuffy. Service: Everyone was super nice, the manager was very responsible, and the front desk lady was also very helpful, even finding a way to freeze my shumai.

The service is very good, the attitude of every service staff is very good, can actively solve the problem, and will ask the breakfast time in advance every day, send breakfast to the door, and solve the problem in time. But the sanitation and facilities are average. On the first day of the stay, I opened the corner of the sheets and found a large spider. Maybe because the surrounding green environment is better, I ran in. I was very scared at the time and didn't have time to take pictures. On the last night, because of the continuous rain in Shaoxing these days, the roof of the attic began to leak. A sister had a good attitude and tried her best to solve the problem. So the overall service is very good, but the health and facilities are average.

The villa has an excellent location and convenient transportation. The room is spacious, bright and in excellent sanitary condition. The service staff are enthusiastic, professional and responsive. The supporting facilities are complete, the price is reasonable and the price is high. Recommend staying here and will choose here next time.

Rooms 8512 and 8516 are connecting, and they're spacious with one king bed and one 1.2m bed, which is perfect for families! The decor is simple and soft, ideal for a younger crowd. The curtains are fully automatic. They provide both regular towels and disposable non-woven towels and bath towels. The toilet in the bathroom is fully automatic and very clean, so there's no need to bring your own toiletries. It's a few minutes' drive from Keqiao Ancient Town (which has a great night view), and there's a large commercial complex about a 10-minute walk away on the northeast side. Hotel parking is free; just tell the front desk when you're leaving, and they'll open the gate, very convenient! The breakfast is very plentiful, with both Chinese and Western options, including noodles, rice noodles, wontons, sweet potatoes, bread, pastries, coffee, drinks, porridge, fried dough sticks, and a variety of fruits – you can grab whatever you like! Bottled water in the lobby, and water, drinks, and small pastries in the room are all complimentary. Near the elevators, there are also tissues, disinfectant wipes, cotton swabs, candies, and red/green tea bags available for self-service, which shows great attention to detail! Minor drawback: There's only one chair in the room. If multiple people visit your room (for tea), most will end up sitting on the bed as there's no other seating. I personally think it could use a sofa, a lounge chair, or another chair. Overall, thank you! I'll definitely stay here again next time I'm in Shaoxing!