"During the off-season, the hotel was incredibly quiet, I barely saw anyone all day. The hotel is small but beautiful, with lovely greenery and aesthetically pleasing decor. While it's clear the hotel has been around for a while and some areas are showing their age, for the off-season price, it's still unbeatable value for money. Overall it was great, but there are a few areas that could be improved: 1. The public restrooms. It's excellent that they provide hand towels after washing your hands, but the lighting is dim, and the labels on the hand soap and lotion bottles next to the sink are very hard to read; you have to get very close to see them. 2. The pool. They could definitely provide towels by the pool. 3. The food. This was quite disappointing. Breakfast wasn't particularly outstanding (especially the dessert section), and the complimentary afternoon tea was truly awful. You could tell immediately it was frozen instant food that had just been taken out and not fully thawed – everything was soft and mushy on the outside but hard on the inside. Also, I don't think the hotel's fruit selection was good; it was all bland and tasteless, which I think is unacceptable. Despite these points, let me highlight the biggest positive: the service. The hotel's service rivals that of some luxury hotels. Staff always smiled and greeted guests, responded very quickly to requests, and the shuttle service was available on demand. There was also turn-down service, with rooms cleaned twice daily, morning and evening, and even guests' clothes neatly arranged. Another plus is that the hotel's back entrance is close to the botanical garden, which is perfect for those who want to visit at night or early in the morning to avoid crowds. It's also ideal for spending one day near the Wangtianshu Scenic Area and then just relaxing at the hotel for the rest of the time. I had a wonderful weekend here."

"The Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden (XTBG) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences is about 50 kilometers from Jinghong city. Its East and West sections are quite large, and a full day isn't enough to explore everything. I'd read stories about botanists from the Academy before, so I made the botanical garden a priority and decided to stay at a hotel within it. The room rate I booked online included entrance tickets, which made it a pretty good deal for two people. After our rental car arrived at the East Gate, I called the hotel front desk, and they allowed us to enter. On the afternoon of our arrival, we explored the larger East Section's rainforest, which offered a stunning view of various rainforest vegetation. The hotel's restaurant was quite good; the local dishes at dinner were authentic, and I even saw family gatherings of XTBG staff – quite a change from how their predecessors lived! The next morning, we hired a guide and toured the different areas of the West Section. All in all, choosing to stay at the botanical garden hotel made this trip incredibly rewarding. Facilities: The in-room facilities met our needs, and the small balcony offered views of the flora and fauna. Hygiene: Clean and tidy. Environment: The botanical garden environment is unique and relaxing. Service: The front desk and restaurant service were excellent, and the breakfast offered a good variety, including local specialty snacks."

"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The location is very peaceful, perfect for those seeking tranquility and a chance to experience nature. We rented a vehicle in Mengla to explore the area. The kayaking trip was great fun, and we even saw elephants."

"I don't usually write reviews, but I'm giving this one a bad one. On my first day, they upgraded me to a family room, which I appreciated. When I used the toilet, I noticed a small stain on the toilet seat and used a disposable toilet seat cover, thinking I'd just make do. After showering, I opened my towel and found a hair stuck in it, which immediately annoyed me. The bed linens also had stains, but I tolerated it, thinking I wouldn't come back. They gave me two bottles of mineral water when I left. My child, who was originally planning to go to the botanical garden, couldn't get up and was late, so we changed our plans and went rafting on the Nanla River. When we got back, I thought I'd just stay one more night. When I booked the room at the front desk, it was crowded, so I didn't mention it. When it was less crowded, I mentioned the hair in my towel last night. After showering, I opened the towel and found another hair. I didn't want to say anything more. Then, I went to brush my teeth. I opened the box, and it was empty—nothing at all! They hadn't even refilled my toothbrush or toothpaste. I was completely speechless. Anyway, I think hygiene is the most important thing, and this is the first time I've encountered something like this in all the hotels I've stayed at."

"The hotel is conveniently located very close to the Chinese Academy of Sciences Botanical Garden, and there are plenty of dining options nearby. However, the room facilities were quite basic. The hot water for showering was insufficient, and the overall cleanliness definitely needs improvement. Additionally, using the washing machine costs 10 RMB per load, and the experience wasn't great."

"The hotel is very special, more like a school, simple and clean. There are many books on biology in the lobby on the first floor, and there is a small biomuseum. The hotel is equipped with classrooms and laboratories, and the room we stayed in had electron microscopes and slice samples, as well as a cylinder of plants. Hotel service is very good, everyone is very kind, breakfast is not buffet, but healthy and nutritious. The portion is very large. The hotel is not suitable for everyone, no loud noises are allowed, no TV. But I have stayed in the most comfortable hotel this trip."

"The hotel environment is OK, but the tea set is placed on the small table next to the recliner in the room, which is very easy to break if there are children. If a teapot is broken, they said that because it is a full set, you must pay for the full set of tea sets, which costs 176 yuan. In addition, the breakfast supply is insufficient, the dining area is small, and the fruit is snatched."

"There was a large spiderweb on the ceiling, and I wondered how long it hadn't been lived in. Otherwise, I was quite satisfied. It's a newly renovated building, but the hallway smells a bit strong. Also, the family room is in the annex, and the laundry room is in the main building, so they're not on the same floor, which is inconvenient."

"This was the most satisfying hotel we stayed at during our ten-plus-day trip. Located right inside the scenic area, the service and ambiance were absolutely top-notch. They even upgraded us to a superior bathtub room for free. There was a free shuttle bus, making it easy to explore the scenic area without worry. When we got tired, we could simply take the bus back to the hotel to rest – a truly wonderful experience. Our kids didn't want to leave! Signing up for activities within the scenic area at the front desk also got us a 10% discount, which was fantastic! Highly recommended!"