Linhai Spa Hotels

The location is fantastic, nestled in an old street and alley. It's just a few minutes' walk to Ziyang Street and the South City Wall entrance. The hotel doesn't have a parking lot (these small streets and alleys might be better suited for electric scooters, haha). If you're driving, you can park at Xingshanmen Parking Lot. The hotel looks quite new and is very well-maintained. There's a 500-year-old tree in the courtyard, and the hotel used to be a printing factory, you can still see traces of it. The hotel has one restaurant. The breakfast selection isn't huge, but the quality is excellent; the 'mai xia' (local shrimp dish) is particularly good! They also serve dinner in the evening, but it's only set menus. All the staff are very gentle and nice. I'd definitely consider staying here again if I get the chance.

This stay at Linhai was a wonderful experience. We went to the hotel reception desk hoping to change to a twin room, but they were very friendly and upgraded us. They also provided us with noodles and milk for dinner. They also promptly provided ice cubes for the bathtub, which was a pleasant surprise. The room was clean, and the bathroom was spacious with a bathtub. They even provided foot bath bags, allowing us to soak while enjoying the night view. This was the first pleasant surprise. The second pleasant surprise was the bowl of noodles we had in the evening. Having eaten too much at Rong Xiaoguan, we decided to try the noodles at the hotel. We ordered the vegetarian noodles, which were surprisingly delicious. They were surprisingly satisfying. Even with a full stomach, we ate one bowl and still wanted more. The breakfast the next day was excellent, combining local Linhai flavors with the standard amenities of most hotels. The taste was also quite good. The pool was not crowded during the day and looked clean, making it a great place for the kids to play in the water. Overall, the experience was positive, and I would definitely stay at Yuanzhou again when visiting Linhai.

Staying at the Grand International VIP Building was a fantastic experience. I initially thought the hotel might be old and dated since it's been around for a while, but the new Chinese-style decor was elegant and grand. The room was spacious and airy, with a large balcony. The bathroom was fully equipped, and they even provided traditional Chinese medicine bath sachets for a relaxing soak after hiking and exploring the old town. The afternoon tea offered coffee, fresh juices, and a variety of small pastries, which the kids absolutely loved. Check-in at the VIP Building was handled separately, and the service was attentive and thoughtful. The location was convenient for getting around, with Ziyang Street and the Jiangnan Great Wall just a short drive away. The butler service was excellent; following the little host for a tour of the prefecture city was interesting and not tiring. The kids said they want to stay here again next time.