DALI YANYUAN MOUNTAIN RETREAT — Hotel in Dali City

We were supposed to get Santayuan a supposedly five star hotel in the Ancient Town of Dali or within a short distance away but were told at the very last mile that we are staying in Shuiyuan Academy Boutique Hotel. The name it self was perceived to be a “down grade” and was not very receptive of such offer. The explanation was of course of location!!! Strategically located at the outside edge of the ancient city and since we are checking in only after 10pm, this reasoning were skeptically accepted. Upon arrival was rather surprised to see the architecture of this boutique hotel. Cozy, artistically decorated and definitely plenty of wood decor plus the theme tea was blaring. It was not until the next morning when we choose to explore the whole complex that we realized that our skepticism was wrong. I typically was intrigued by the interior decoration of choices within the hotel. Not only was it tastefully decorated to reflect the theme of tea merchant it’s also ecologically decorated with much greenery and inner garden vibes reflected all throughout the hotel. The impressive food spread offered for a Chinese standard of breakfast choices is extremely surprising. If any one looking for a review for hotels and if you find mine helpful please do not feel obligated as I am definitely going to give this “boutique” hotel a three thumbs up 👍👍👍. Nothing that we felt comfortable nor disappointed at nor will you , should you find my...

An authentic 3-story courtyard building with comfortable rooms around it. The property is clean and beautifully decorated. Best of all are the small touches that indicates management has considered guests’ comfort and feedback, for example, the wood slats above the shower floor to prevent falls from slipping, four pillows and extra toilet roll, charging sockets at both sides of the bed, thick and thin comforters, many bottles of drinking water. We were delighted to find that we could do laundry here with their washing machines and hanging lines. The location is very convenient to breakfast places and a short walk across the main road to Dali Old Town. The hosts are always there to...

An authentic 3-story courtyard building with comfortable rooms around it. The property is clean and beautifully decorated. Best of all are the small touches that indicates management has considered guests’ comfort and feedback, for example, the wood slats above the shower floor to prevent falls from slipping, four pillows and extra toilet roll, charging sockets at both sides of the bed, thick and thin comforters, many bottles of drinking water. We were delighted to find that we could do laundry here with their washing machines and hanging lines. The location is very convenient to breakfast places and a short walk across the main road to Dali Old Town. The hosts are always there to...