William Beta
26. maj 2025
I feel like the reviews on this hotel and I'd say most trip.com hotels are totally over rated. All the written reviews gave glowing descriptions, I'm not sure why other than great hotel staff. Crystal Orange had a 9.7 rating which should be near perfect. They are far from it.
The hotel is need of an outside facelift, the building looks like it hasn't had any exterior maintenance for decades. The interior is truly dated but I will say that the original concept carried throughout the lobby, dining room and rooms was kind of cool, but for the 80's. For the most part interior maintenance has been good. Everything works, everything inside is just a little worn but totally usable. The staff are the stars of this hotel, they are kind, helpful and determined to make you feel at home, not just the front desk but cleaning and restaurant as well. Breakfast was decent, even if you aren't Chinese you'll find something good to get your day going.
For me I will say the big negative is the neighborhood. It is a very locals living area with many quick food places and absolutely nothing to attract a tourist. I had several conversations with locals who were truly kind and inquisitive. That has been my experience throughout China.
If you stay here you'll need an 30 minute to 1 hour car ride to get somewhere interesting.
Crystal Orange cost twice what I'm paying in Chengdu for a luxurious 500 sq ft. apartment hotel that has more amenities than I've ever experienced in a hotel.
Just saying.
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