I am about to travel to Lijiang, and I am struggling with a question: Should I stay in an inn in Lijiang Old Town or a star-rated hotel in New Town?

Let me analyze for you the differences and advantages and disadvantages of Lijiang Old Town Inn and Lijiang New Town Hotel

External environment

Gucheng Inn

1. There are hundreds of streets in the ancient city, all of which are pedestrian streets. You can see the scenic spots right outside your door without hearing the sound of cars, giving you a feeling of returning to nature.

2. There are small bridges and flowing water in the ancient city, and there are many shops. Strolling on the ancient streets in the morning and evening, all the worries in the city are left behind

Xincheng Hotel:

1. It feels similar to a county-level city, without the feeling of an ancient city

2. When you go out, there is a lot of traffic, without the feeling of ancient times

Internal hardware

Old City Inn

1. Basically all the inns in the ancient city are wooden structures and have a simple feel.

2. Most inns in the ancient city are equipped with independent bathrooms.

3. Since most of them are converted from residential houses, the structure of each room will basically be different.

4. Basically all the inns in the ancient city are equipped with wireless Internet equipment. Bringing your own computer can receive wireless signals in any corner of the ancient city.

5. The hardware facilities of some ancient city inns have surpassed five-star hotels, such as the large bathtub of Zhenmei Inn, Japanese bath salt SPA bath, computer smart toilet, etc.

Xincheng Hotel

1. It is basically a brick-concrete structure, and the sound insulation effect is relatively good;

2. The room area is relatively standardized, and the guest room equipment is relatively good. Standardization;

3. Xincheng Hotel has broadband access in its rooms, while small hotels below 2 stars generally do not have broadband access.

Traffic conditions

Gucheng Inn

1. There are pedestrian streets in the ancient city, and it takes a few minutes to more than ten minutes to walk out.

2. There are stone roads in the ancient city, which are not very smooth, so it will be more difficult for tourists dragging trolley cases.

3. The starting point of almost all individual tourist groups is the ancient city, so it is relatively convenient to join an individual group trip

Xincheng Hotel

1. You can take a taxi right out of the house Or bus or car, it is more convenient to go to various scenic spots, but it is relatively troublesome to go to the ancient city

Personalization

Gucheng Inn

1. Each inn is It reflects the quality and temperament of the innkeeper, and you can feel the personalized service

2. Generally, inns have private courtyards, and some inns, such as Mujiayuan and Lijiang Spring, have large leisure spaces. , it is easier for guests to communicate with each other and discuss itineraries together

Xincheng Hotel

1. Standardized management, relatively formal, basically no worries.

2. Tenants are relatively independent and have strong privacy.

Service

Gucheng Inn

1. The services of different inns vary greatly, but there is one thing in common, because the innkeeper spends most of his time in the store , the boss provides personal service and is very warm, thoughtful and humane. For example, the innkeeper often invites guests to eat together, go shopping with them, etc. However, the service changes greatly, and there may be a big difference between the presence and absence of the boss.

2. The service is personalized and exceeds that of ordinary hotels. For example, Mujiayuan Inn does not require a deposit, does not check banknotes when paying, free fruits, etc.;

3. Free airport pick-up and drop-off has become Many inns provide basic services;

Xincheng Hotel

1. Provide standardized services. The waiters trained in better hotels are very enthusiastic, but they still cannot match the friendliness of small inns;

2. The service quality has not changed much. Because it is the same training service, it is not much better or worse.

Others

Gucheng Inn

1. Although each inn has about 10 rooms and does not have a star rating, the sanitary conditions are generally guaranteed. , the more famous inns can guarantee that the bedding will be changed for each person.

2. Many inns provide tourist information services and design cost-effective and fun routes for tourists

Xincheng Hotel

1. There are usually large restaurants or conference rooms. Suitable for small company teams to travel together

2. Generally, there is a business center that can provide you with fax, Internet and other services

3. Some hotels with higher stars have other facilities. Foot, sauna and other services