Xihai Hotel

Nice hotel by the mountains - we managed to catch the sunrise :) They also had a nice dinner buffet option at an additional cost. I just don’t know if it’s worth this high cost though - we had problems with the AC and the window couldn’t open fully so we were sweating throughout the night unfortunately and did not have a good night sleep.

This hôtel is great! I arrived at about 10am and they quickly gave me my room. They communicate everything By WeChat which is really helpful. Restaurant is a bit expensive but take into account that the sherpas have to bring everything by foot! ABSOLUTELY WORTH IT! They also help you with information about routes, walking distance, peaks, etc.

My stay at this hotel was fantastic! The room was wonderfully warm and cozy, making it the perfect retreat after a long day of exploring. The location is ideal for anyone who loves nature, offering the perfect vantage points to catch both the sunrise and sunset. It was truly magical to watch the sky change right from the comfort of the hotel. The hotel also provided jackets to keep me comfortable while outdoors, which was a thoughtful touch. Additionally, the detailed map they offered was incredibly helpful for navigating the area and making the most of my time there.

Don't bother coming to Huangshan at all unless you stay on the mountain, otherwise you'll never see the place without a crowd. Xihai hotel has a great location, rooms are well-appointed, breakfast is good especially considering everything has been hauled up there by porters, and the service is top-notch. Only criticism is the amenities included a sauna but this is only part of the (additional cost) spa. Too bad because I was looking forward to it after walking all day.

Check in service was great upon arriving. They will give a large printed map and advise the route to take according to your preference. They added us on WeChat to update on all services available and sunrise info. Room was clean and signage saying tap water is portable from Huangshan spring. Boba tea's tapioca balls were powdery. Resources are difficult to carry up so maybe they served us overnight pearls. Food was not cheap but understandable. Breakfast was good with the traditional buns and soy bean drink etc. There is a walkway connected to the main building from the 2nd floor of blk B. Sunrise location changed to about 40min walk (one way) in Dec so it was steps and steps again on the second day morning but it's all worth it. Best communication from the helpful staff (in Chinese)

Great hospitality by the hotel stuff 西海小陈. She and other staff guided me on the location to view sunrise and sunset. Hotel facility was great.