Pipa Inn — Hotel in Datong

A lovely, cozy hotel just steps away from a hirtoric tower. Note that although this hotel is on a pedestrian street, a taxi can drop you off within two short blocks of the hotel entrance.Note that there is no elevator in the hotel. Most rooms are on an upper level but I did nitice at least one on the main level. So if you have mobility issues BE SURE TO SEE IF A MAIN LEVEL ROOM is available!! If not, you should probably consider staying elsewhere.The staff at this hotel is warm and friendly. There are lovely decorative items arranged throughout the public areas of the hotel. The room we stayed in was "cosy"- that is to say that it was a bit cramped. For some reason this hotel will only provide a single key-card oer room. This can be awkward if one travelling companion wants to enjoy the town's nightlife, while the other may want to rest. (And note that room electricity only works with the key card inserted into its reader!)It was interesting to note that hotel clientele was a diverse mix compared go most Chinese hotels. Although staff were all friendly, do not count on English being spoken!Apparently Datong vinegar is a well know regional specialty. So be sure to ask at the front desk if you'd like to...

This is a charming hotel with a very good location and excellent service, BUT, be aware that the first floor rooms have windows that look out into the lobby, NOT a hallway (which is what the room description says). That means you will be able to hear every phone call to the lobby even if you're in the farthest room and all the crying children in the lobby. I cancelled the remaining two nights there because of that, even though I felt like a ** because the staff was so nice. All of them are very kind and all speak some English. The room and whole hotel was clean. The breakfast was very nice and even the other guests were friendly. I'd say it's best to stay on one of the other floors if you'd like more quiet. Also be aware that the hotel does not have an elevator, so if you have any mobility problems that make it hard to climb stairs, this might not be the...

REST: pleasant temperature inside the room, but the air conditioning didn’t cool very well, some noise from outside were other guests talking while smoking ROOM: very comfortable bed with a firm mattress, two types of pillows, one large and one ergonomic, bathroom with everything necessary CLEANLINESS: very clean WIFI: didn’t use it BREAKFAST: basic, oriental style, but there is sliced bread and jams LOCATION: in the center of the old city NOTES: the main entrance is behind the image in the photo, but you can access it through the vinegar shop with a statue outside. Super friendly staff, the receptionists speak English, upon arrival we were given a gift, the room has all kinds of details that show they care...