Xiahe Hotels with Free Breakfast

"The best aspect of this stay was by far the owner. He was incredibly, incredibly helpful and friendly — from the moment I walked in the door he offered me a cup of tea, then provided tea and bread the next morning for breakfast, offered advice on what to see in the area, arranged a car to take me to Dalzong Lake, and finally even found me a spot on a local minibus going to my next destination. I couldn’t have done half the things I did during my stay in Xiahe without his advice and efforts on my behalf, so that alone made staying here fully worthwhile! It’s worth mentioning that the guesthouse’s architecture is also absolutely beautiful, and everything looks quite new. It’s located down a quiet side alley off of one of the main commercial streets in town, which seems like the ideal placement. On the accommodations: I stayed in one of the two tents erected on the second floor of the guesthouse. This was largely quite a good experience! The bed was very comfortable (with a heated pad), water and towels provided, etc. The tents are not in a closed-off area, but rather on the second floor/balcony area that also is used for sitting, serving tea, etc., so privacy is somewhat limited, but the whole guesthouse is relatively quiet anyway so it doesn’t feel like a public space. My only suggestions for improvement would be related to the bathroom: during my stay, the shared bathroom for the tents was a sort of temporary-style booth installed in the corner of the room with a toilet, sink, and showerhead. The bathroom was very clean and everything inside worked well, but its sliding door separated from the wall enough that there was always a substantial enough space on one side or the other that could be seen through (the door also didn’t lock and slid back and forth easily). The booth was also small enough that, realistically, I think it would be a bit of a challenge to actually use it to shower. If possible it might be worth looking into some simple fixes to improve these situations, but otherwise I have no complaints!"

"Our family was very satisfied. It was our first stop in Gannan, and we stayed at Gaokai Hotel. Everyone was happy. The room was clean, the owner was super welcoming, and it was very convenient for our family of four adults and one child. It was much better than a hotel and had a lot of character. The owner's family also ate very well."

"This stay experience directly exceeded expectations, must be five-star praise! The location of the homestay is excellent, within walking distance to business districts and attractions, and it is very convenient to travel and eat. The whole house was cleaned spotlessly, the bathroom was separated from wet and dry without smell, and the toiletries were all available. The landlord is gentle and caring, and there is a problem in seconds. The overall quiet and not noisy, the price is far more than the surrounding hotels, has been recommended to friends, come back to the local must stay!"