XXiangyaoxingfudeniuWe chose Shaoxing for our third National Day stop. My dad had been asking for rice wine for two years, and we finally made it. Among the many hotels, we chose the popular Donghu Hotel. So, what was it like? Let me tell you.
The garden itself doesn't look like a real garden; they've chosen this particular plot of land to create a hotel that resembles a garden. I think it's pretty average, nothing spectacular. Plus, they're on energy-saving mode, so the lobby and hallways are incredibly hot.
The hotel will communicate with you in advance. I booked a duplex suite, but I don't think the layout matches the photos. The view is also average, with visible electricity lines and trees obscuring the view. Luckily, we'd asked in advance and used mosquito spray (we got bitten several times, and we couldn't get rid of them). The room was already open, but the decor was quite smelly.
Service: Communication with the front desk and housekeeping was seamless. Any issues were handled.
Cleanliness: Dust filled the corners of the room. Opening the curtains would cause a cloud of dust to form on the floor. Flies and insects were everywhere in the living room downstairs, and we didn't open the door. I think the duplex suite was the best place to start with the mosquito problem. The room door should have been filled with mosquito repellent. The carpet still looked a bit dirty, with tiny hairs on it.
Breakfast: A complete mess. The larger the number of people, the worse it was. The food wasn't replenished promptly, and I had no idea what they were doing. Luckily, I was leaving. I have a feeling the National Day holiday will be even worse. The food wasn't good either.
Restaurant: The Chinese restaurant was fully booked (by time slot). The only food options in the entire hotel are the Chinese restaurant and the buffet. It might be nice for a one-night stay, but staying longer isn't necessary. The food options are limited, and the buffet was average. The Chinese food was okay, though. We ended up eating in our room.
Bed: Too soft, not for my taste. The National Day activities are pictured. We made cookies, fed the fish, and watched the fireworks (which only lasted three minutes). They have a mahjong room, suitable for seniors, but it's extra charge and probably outsourced. There's also a children's playground, so we had some fun.
Summary: Not as good as I expected. I wouldn't stay at this hotel again in Shaoxing. It doesn't feel particularly mountainous, not very natural. The view from the room was just average. I think some apps over-embellish the view.
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