Hotels mit Pool in Fujian, China

This place makes me wish there was an option for six stars. I study Asian art for a living, and I travelled to Jianyang to visit the home of Jian ware, classic tea bowls of the Song dynasty (960 to 1279 CE), distinguished by their black and brown glazes. Over the last few decades, firing Jian ware in the Song tradition has been revived in the area. I chose Nanping Colourful Village Homestay because it was in Jianyang, affordable, and accepted international guests. What I found was a luxury resort with all the warmth and personal attention of a homestay. I asked the front desk about an excavated Song kiln site in a nearby village, and the receptionist brought me the manager, who arranged for someone to take me the next day. My driver was Ms. Huang, an employee of the resort whose job involves buying and selling contemporary pieces. She knew everything about Jian ware! The kiln site isn’t run as a tourist site, so I was only able to view it because Ms. Huang arranged for it to be opened for me. I had told them I was vegetarian, so for lunch they took me to lunch at a vegetarian buffet. Then we visited the town’s Jian ware museum, where they have exhibits on the history of tea and Jian ware, historical pieces, and the work of contemporary Jianyang potters. To my delight, Mr. Gao, the potter-in-residence at the resort, uses a Song-style wood-fired dragon kiln, built right on the grounds! His pieces that range from beautiful but quite affordable to exquisite and appropriately expensive. They include both iridescent silvery oil spot and orange-to-black hare’s fur pieces. I am still thrilled that I was able to purchase wood-fired pieces on my limited budget. For dinner, the resort’s restaurant prepared vegetarian versions of Fujian cuisine for me. The food was all delicious, featuring classic Fujianese mountain ingredients like local bamboo and mushrooms. Then we visited Mr. Gao’s dragon kiln, and later his studio, where he experiments with different local clays and glaze recipes. The rich colours and iridescence of Jian ware are the result of the iron-rich local material fired at high temperature, and the results are as unpredictable as they are beautiful. The next day, they drove me to Mr. Chen’s family tea plantation in the mountains, where they grow famous northern Fujian teas. These fine teas were all wonderful, smooth and rich with a touch of smoke, and sometimes fruity in flavour. We strolled through mountainsides of tea bushes and visited groves of centuries-old tea trees. This is a perfect place for an immersive experience in China that is also very comfortable and convenient. I often find tourist experiences in China claustrophobic due to the press of people, but the resort was spacious and airy, and they took me to places where there was no one else but us and the occasional local going about their business. Everyone was very patient with my limited Chinese language skills. They were also happy to work with translator apps on our phones, so if you don’t speak any Chinese, you will be fine. This would be a great place to come as a family. There are gardens and rides for kids right next to the resort. You can learn how to whip Song-style tea and carve your name into the base of your own Jian ware cup. Not far away is a historical theme park with a collection of real architecture from the Ming (1368 to 1644 CE) and Qing (1636 to 1912 CE) dynasties. The employees wear period dress and there are performances and activities. Nearby there are hiking trails, historical sites, and lovely villages to visit. It’s also very close to Wuyi Mountain National Park, so it would be a perfect place to stay if the mountains are your destination. If you ask, they could arrange for you to visit famous sites or take you to breathtaking places that only locals know, whatever you want. They can also arrange transport to and from the train station or airport.

Die Lage des Hotels ist äußerst günstig, direkt neben der U-Bahn-Station und an einer Einkaufsstraße. So kann man bequem spazieren gehen, morgens oder abends spazieren gehen oder Sport treiben – ein wichtiger Grund, sich für dieses Hotel zu entscheiden. Alle Hotelangestellten waren sehr freundlich! Allerdings sind die Hoteleinrichtungen veraltet und entsprechen nicht dem Fünf-Sterne-Standard. Es gibt beispielsweise keinen beheizten Swimmingpool, und die Fitnessgeräte sind spärlich und alt. Die Zimmerausstattung ist mangelhaft, die Kissen sind besonders weich und niedrig, der Fernseher ist veraltet und klein, und die Toilettenartikel entsprechen nicht der Qualität eines Fünf-Sterne-Hotels. Obwohl das Hotel in einer Teeanbauregion liegt, sind die Teemarken nicht sehr bekannt. Der Waschsalon mit Selbstbedienung ist sehr praktisch, weshalb sich wahrscheinlich viele Familien für dieses Hotel entscheiden. Mit nur drei Waschmaschinen und Trocknern ist er jedoch trotz seiner Verfügbarkeit nicht besonders komfortabel. Das Frühstücksangebot besteht hauptsächlich aus lokalen und chinesischen Gerichten, was familienfreundlich ist, aber geschmacklich nur durchschnittlich.

Das Hotel besticht durch seine hervorragende Lage, die umfassende Ausstattung und das exzellente Frühstück. Parkplätze in der Tiefgarage sind bequem zu erreichen, und eine Ladestation befindet sich in unmittelbarer Nähe. Die Executive Lounge bietet ein angenehmes Ambiente und köstliche Speisen. Der Butler Xiaoxi war äußerst zuvorkommend und half uns, ein ruhiges Zimmer in einem der oberen Stockwerke mit Flussblick zu organisieren, von dem aus wir die Drohnenshow zum Nationalfeiertag auf dem Minjiang-Fluss direkt beobachten konnten. Ein fantastisches Erlebnis.

Ich hatte ein fensterloses Zimmer mit einem Attrappenfenster gebucht. Der Nachteil war, dass ich die Straße nicht sehen konnte, aber das war nicht weiter schlimm. Der Vorteil war, dass ich sehr gut geschlafen habe, ohne von Außengeräuschen gestört zu werden. Die Schalldämmung der Zimmertür war mittelmäßig (ein häufiges Problem in Hotels), der Geräuschpegel war aber akzeptabel, wenn man bedenkt, dass man selbst manchmal Geräusche macht.

As per my previous review, this hotel is the best Crowne plaza i have stayed at and one of the best hotels i have found in China. Without repeating my previous review, the rooms are new and excellent quality, the facilities perfect and the staff are exceptional - always friendly and amenable. Special mention for the housekeeping staff who seem to work tirelessly. I travel extensively so i can be fussy and sometimes dismissive of the ‘hotel experience’, but this hotel is really exceptional. I will return for sure

I enjoyed my stay overall. While the hotel isn’t perfect, it offers great value if you’re looking for a relaxed beach holiday away from the busy tourist areas. Location The hotel is in a peaceful area close to Huangcuo Beach and Xitouxia, with plenty of small local seafood restaurants and traditional Chinese eateries nearby. If you’re not into seafood, there are still a few other dining options within walking distance. It’s about a 30-minute walk to popular cafés like Oncebook Coffee and Snow Peak Café. Further along the beach you’ll also find beach bars such as Breeze Bar and Amoy Beach Bar, where you can enjoy drinks overlooking the ocean. Most of Xiamen’s major attractions, including Shapowei, Zhongshan Road, Gulangyu Ferry Terminal, and MIXC, are around a 20–30 minute taxi ride away, making them easy to reach. Facilities The highlight of the hotel is definitely the swimming pool. It’s clean, relaxing, and has two sun loungers, making it a nice place to unwind after a day of exploring. The hotel doesn’t offer breakfast or have its own restaurant, but there are several places nearby where you can eat. Room The rooms are spacious and nicely designed, with floor-to-ceiling windows that provide beautiful ocean views. The bed is exceptionally comfortable, with soft memory foam pillows, and the air conditioning works very well—something you’ll definitely appreciate during Xiamen’s summer. The bathroom is modern, with a large rainfall shower that has excellent water pressure. There are a few downsides, however. The room could be cleaner, and the hotel provides disposable towels instead of regular bath towels, which wasn’t my favourite. There’s also no minibar or mini fridge, which would have been a welcome addition. Service The reception staff deserve special mention. The gentleman who checked me in was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and went out of his way to make sure I was comfortable throughout my stay. His hospitality left a very positive impression. Final thoughts If you’re looking for a quiet beachside stay with comfortable rooms, beautiful ocean views, and don’t mind taking a taxi to Xiamen’s main attractions, this hotel is a solid choice. Just don’t expect luxury facilities or a full-service resort experience.

Grand Honor Hotel is definitely the best hotel in Shishi, but it’s not quite the same level as a luxury hotel in a bigger city. Generally the hotel is clean, but it’s the little things that I noticed, ie when I checked in, there were some sweet wrappers next to the bowl of sweets that weren’t cleared away. That said, the sense of space is evident in the hotel lobby, lifts, corridors and most importantly, the hotel rooms. Rooms are very spacious and well-designed, although the closet area can definitely do with brighter lights. Most amenities are provided but what put me off is that many items that would have been free in other hotels at this price-range aren’t free at Grand Honor. There is a Chinese tea set on the table and usually the loose leaf tea is provided for free but it cost ¥15 per packet. Honestly it’s not a lot of money for us, but on the flip side, surely the hotel can provide a bag of tea leaves for their guests. There are the standard free single-use packet tea in the drawer so at least there’s that. In-room slippers are not to be taken out; they’d charge you if you do - and that’s fine, but the slippers are actually really uncomfortable to wear. The small plate of fruits (banana, plum and mandarin) given at 5pm every day is a nice touch. The hotel breakfast is probably the highlight. Set on the 22nd floor with panoramic views of the city, breakfast is very enjoyable. The food quality is pretty good, but a real surprise here is the sheer diversity of food. The bread selection alone has 5-6 choices (pastries, brioche, baguette, square toast, etc), the cooked food section is almost endless (and there’s cooked Chinese vegetables! 👏🏾) and then there’s the fruit selection at the end too. My only gripe is that the coffee machine is a bit slow, and there’s only one machine so there can be a wait for coffee. Location of the hotel is a little odd; good restaurants and the main mall is about 15 mins’ walk away. There aren’t many good shops to wander around nearby. Generally, this is a solid hotel for this price point. Excellent service with very fast food delivery (using the ubiquitous delivery robots) and friendly front desk staff.

Ein Aufenthalt mit Höhen und Tiefen: Der Hotelservice war exzellent, der Spa-Bereich hingegen enttäuschte.* Die Highlights: - Das Hotel selbst: Erhaben, mit geräumigen Zimmern, elegantem Dekor und erstklassiger Ausstattung. - Das Personal: Aufmerksam, professionell und stets hilfsbereit. Ein wirklich herausragender Service. - Sauberkeit und Ambiente: Tadellos, mit gepflegten Räumlichkeiten und luxuriösem Flair. Die Enttäuschungen: Der Spa-Bereich – eine echte Enttäuschung. - Überhöhte Preise: Die Buchung über den QR-Code im Zimmer kostet 20 % Aufschlag auf den Normalpreis (788 RMB für eine sogenannte „sehr hochwertige“ Massage). Eine irreführende Praxis. - Mittelmäßiger Service: - Unprofessionelle Masseurin: Handy in der Hand während der Behandlung, mangelnde Konzentration und unsachgemäße Technik. - Ungleichmäßige Massage: Ungleichmäßiger Druck, unzureichende Zeiteinteilung und unsachgemäße Manipulation der Wirbelsäule. Das Öl war von minderer Qualität: Es fehlten jegliche Wirkstoffe und natürliche Duftstoffe – weit entfernt vom erwarteten Standard in dieser Preisklasse. Wir hatten fünf Massagen und alle waren gleichermaßen enttäuschend. Das Hotel verdient seine Bewertung, aber der Spa-Bereich trübt das Gesamterlebnis. Für ein Haus dieser Klasse ist es unerlässlich, qualifizierte Spa-Partner auszuwählen und deren Leistungen regelmäßig zu überprüfen. Daher empfiehlt es sich, den Spa-Bereich zu meiden und den Rest des Aufenthalts zu genießen. Das Hotel ist empfehlenswert, der Spa-Bereich sollte jedoch mit Vorsicht behandelt werden.

Das größte Merkmal des Wanjia Hotels ist die große Badewanne, die Platz für zwei Personen bietet. In Xiamen ist es wahrscheinlich schwierig, eine so große Badewanne zu finden! Die Hotelumgebung ist ruhig, das Frühstück ist ok und der Service ist auf Abruf! Neben dem Hotel befindet sich eine U-Bahn-Station und die Transportmöglichkeiten sind bequem. Wenn Sie bis spät in die Nacht Snacks essen möchten, gibt es gegenüber einen großen Caitang-Imbissstand, der sehr kostengünstig ist!

Sea view room This hotel is away from the city centre, it’s has incredible views of the bay. Staff very attentive even offering their personal WeChat to assist with potential issues as it was busy period for the hotel. Breakfast buffet- very extensive, noodles station, egg station, lots of variety, breads, soups, pastries, to local delicacy. Hotel is 5 star rating but several areas needed TLC especially faded walls, cables poking out and shower facilities in the changing rooms in the gym in need of upgrade. Rooms are very large, with bath tub, separate toilet and shower unit, wardrobe and luggage storage at the side of the door. King Fu tea set, 4 bottles of mineral water, 24 hour restaurant, cafe and small convenience shop attached to the hotel. Local eateries are about 10 minute walk away.