No.188, South Street, 038118 Pingyao, China
#6 of 11 hotels in Pingyao
Guests' ChoiceBased on 38 hotel reviews
8.8Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Location
9.8
Facilities
8.8
Staff
9.3
Value for money
8.9
Free WiFi
8.8
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Reviewed: 25 June 2024
Myrtille
FranceTo not have a 'real' window, with a view, in our room
The staff were very welcoming, attentive and helpful, and the bedroom was spacious and spotless.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 9 June 2024
Klaudia
IrelandNothing.
Our stay at the Water Hotel was absolutely incredible from start to finish. We were met by a driver at the train station to bring us to the hotel and the same was also organised for us to bring us back to the train station the next day all at no extra cost. The hotel is excellently situated in the middle of the ancient city. The room was beautifully decorated and beyond comfortable and clean. The reception staff were so professional and helpful. They helped us buy tickets to access scenic spots around the ancient city. It's a pity we could only stay the one night, we would have loved to stay longer.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 9 May 2024
Michał
PolandSuperb antique building with all conveniences - and very nice stuff. Location is totally perfect
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 30 April 2024
Abhit
IndiaPricing seemed high.
Great location. Excellent and helpful staff. Loved the property. You are in the heart of the ancient city. The light and sound show is almost next door. Arranged complimentary pick up from station and drop off at station. We would have missed the light and sound show if not their coffee shop staff had not advised us. They also gave us beautiful mementoes when we were leaving.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 27 December 2023
Wright
ChinaBeautifully presented hotel in the heart of the old city. Step outside and you've stepped into historic china. The staff were kind and courteous and did their best to make sure our stay was comfortable. The room was beautifully presented and had the heat and lights on when we arrived. Breakfast was good. The pickup and drop off at the train station was a lovely addition which made our stay smooth and comfortable. Very happy with the experience.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 13 December 2023
Lee
SingaporeThe locks on the doors were using padlocks. It took me some time to get used to this.
A fantastic location with a team of friendly staff. As it was winter, the place was generally quiet. However, the walls are thin and you could hear the noises from the corridor. Rooms were clean and cosy. Had a pleasant stay at the hotel. Great place!
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 10 November 2023
Jan
SpainAll was perfect
The hotel is a traditional building in the old town. Perfect location. Free pick-up service from and to train station, which is very convenient. The staff was very nice.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 27 October 2023
Ken
Malaysianone
1) excellent location 2) loved the courtyard, a beautiful & quiet place where we had our breakfast 3) helpful staff with excellent services eg. upgraded our room to deluxe king room, helped to book《又见平遥》show tickets, to arrange pingyao ancient city tour guy for us
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 25 October 2023
Stanislav
SlovakiaBeautiful and cozy accommodation in the middle of Ancient city of Pingyao with nice atmosphere, very friendly and helpful receptionists. We got a huge room, clean and comfort. Highly recommended. Thank you!
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 24 October 2023
Mark
AustraliaThe lighting positions in the room were poorly thought out. There were no reading lights and the rest were in unsuitable positions. The walls had stains but we realised the wall material meant they were hard to clean.
The breakfasts were ok. I had Chinese and my wife had western. It was difficult to explain the finer details of our preferences but it wasn’t really a problem. The coffee flavour quality wasn’t good. The hotel itself was quite beautiful. The staff were very friendly and helpful to the best of their abilities. Good location in the middle of the main tourist zone but quiet despite that.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 12 October 2023
Pascal
SwitzerlandNothing
Friendly staff
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 14 September 2023
Dewi
NetherlandsWe chose a ‘Japanese futon bed’ which we realised is not for us. (Too hard) so we asked if there was another room with a regular bed available the next day and they moved us perfectly! Thanks again
The staff is super friendly and willing to help. The location is comfortable as it’s inside the old town but still close to the city wall & the transfers were perfectly arranged
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 5 September 2023
S
ArgentinaSmall room
Very nice. Locación cannot be better. Staff , particularly the ladies, super friendly.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 30 August 2023
Lana
GermanyThe room was amazing, very beautiful. Loved the shower! The bed was huge and super comfortable! The staff was super nice and helpful! With pick up and drop off at the station :) The old town is beautiful, always busy with bars, restaurants and shops
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 22 August 2023
Lucrezia
ItalyNo elevator Breakfast is limited
Location was wonderful and super central position in the old town. Express breakfast was good. Staff is super nice.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 18 July 2023
Sufei
Hong KongNothing
The hostel is pretty clean and the location is amazing, and to me, it is even the best location. Within the old town. It is on the “the South Street”, the main walking street of the Old town, easy to get to everywhere. It is several steps to the South Gate, so can get a transport car easily. The host is quite friendly, give a lot of travel tips and can also help to arrange tour guide service. They also offer pick up and drop off service to railway station. Room is large and clean, breakfast also good. I would highly recommend this hostel.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 27 January 2023
Anthony
ChinaProbably unavoidable for such an old property, but the soundproofing in the room was lacking (flushing toilets etc in other rooms could be heard). Breakfast in the next door Luckin Coffee cafe is rather limited and uninspiring.
Good location, on one of the main streets inside the city walls. Cozy room. Friendly staff.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 11 July 2021
Marta
Chinanothing
The hotel is excellent. They came and pick us up and dropped us off at the train station. They communicated with us and arranged the transportation to arrive at the facility. The hotel has an excellent location, right in the Pingyao main street. There are lots of restaurant and dining options available. The room was really comfortable and clean. The hotel lobby (patio) was astonishing and very welcoming to the visitor. The breakfast was excellent. The hotel staff was really friendly and kind. We will stay again at this hotel!
Stayed in July 2021
Reviewed: 10 July 2021
Karl
AustriaThe breakfast is nicely done, but pretty simple. No western breakfast was available and only one drink was included in the price.
The property was at a great location, directly in the heart of the Pingyao old city. Staff was helpful, nice, and the hotel was a mixture of traditional style and modern style. The pick up service from the train station was exceptionally comfortable and may be a good reason to take the hotel.
Stayed in July 2021
Reviewed: 6 July 2021
Soohyeon
ChinaI don't have anything which I was disappointed with the hotel. The service was very nice and the quality of the hotel spaces was very good. I'm 100% assure that you will like this hotel. The hotel is one of best options in this area.
location in Pingyao old city was best. The location is far from the high-speed train station, but the hotel provides a pick-up service. So, you don't need to worry about the distance between the hotel and the station
Stayed in July 2021
Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Aïna
FranceNot worth the 5* rating AT ALL ! More likely a 3*. Slippers dirty and re-used between clients without cleaning (the soles were dirty). Room didn’t feel clean at all. Futon rooms on 1st floor and very small compared to normal bed rooms. No elevators so bear in mind you will have to climb steps. It does NOT look as clean or as nice as on the photos. Staff refused to modify my booking at first claiming « they don’t know how to do it » despite having free cancellation with our booking, and we needed intervention from a chinese-speaking person to get our refund (with 60 yuans of fees despite free cancellation in the booking). Poor breakfast : only banana + bread + one egg / bacon. Similar every day. Only one cup of coffee. The staff does not speak English and is reluctant to clean the room.
Perfect location right on the Main Street, but really calm and quiet. The king bed room is comfortable. Good wifi. Free shuttle to gate and train station.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 15 January 2024
Giovanni
ItalyThe photos and description on booking are misleading: the hotel has no longer a restaurant, the restaurant room has now been sublet as a coffe shop. Basic breakfast is served in this room before the coffee shop opens to customers and includes just eggs, bacon, toast bread and a cup of coffe. The rooms don’t get cleaned daily. Therefore considering the reduced service it is a little bit pricy compared to other hotels. I think the hotel should update its profile on Booking to reflect the changes to its service.
The hotel has a central location in the historical town of Pingyao within the city walls and it is within an old building therefore it gives a flavour of how the ancient city was like in the past. The rooms are comfortable and the staff is very kind, they offer a free pick-up and drop-off service from the railway station.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 19 September 2023
Marco
AustraliaThe room itself is a bit small and dark. The seats in the room are the most uncomfortable imaginable, can't really use them. The breakfast was basic, but with good coffee.
The hotel is in a terrific location, righ in one of the lively streets of the ancient town. The staff is very accommodating and trying to help despite the language barrier. The complementary pick up an drop off from the train station is greatly appreciated. The hotel as a whole has a lot of character.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 29 July 2023
Rogier
NetherlandsVery basic accomodation, and extremely unhelpful staff. Not speaking english is no excuse for not greeting someone when they come into your hotel (in whatever language).
Location in the center, pickup from the railway station
Stayed in July 2023
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