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Reviews of Aroma Tea House Former Jing Guan Ming Lou Museum Hotel

No.9 Ronghu Nan Road, Xiangshan, 541001 Guilin, China

#2 of 36 hotels in Guilin

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 370 hotel reviews

9.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.5

  • Comfort

    9.5

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    9.2

  • Staff

    9.8

  • Value for money

    9.4

  • Free WiFi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: 1 June 2024

    9.0
    Service and location are excellent.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Can't think of any points.

    The property has a touch of an old feel. Cleanliness up to my expectation. Bed is comfy. The staff speaks good English and they were most helpful especially Ida. The management surprised me a birthday cake as it was my birthday on the check-in date.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2024

    10
    Impressive
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Two-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel gives out the Chinese authentic vibe, the food, decorations and everything. Front offices people is very helpful all of them can speak English which is great as well as the owner. The tea complementary in the room is fantastic.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2024

    10
    amazing!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Permier Queen Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We liked everything about the hotel, especially the attention and the room is very nice, the morning buffet is impressive, its view and very good food

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2024

    10
    Gorgeous boutique hotel that would be considered exceptionsl in any country!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Premier Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    As a small boutique hotel, there is no elevator so may be a problem for some people. Hotel staff carried our suitcases up and down the stairs, though, so not a problem for us.

    This is an exceptional, exquisite property - in itself worth the trip to Guilin!! It used to he a small museum, and it is full of beautiful artwork and artifacts, including displays of fragments of Ming pottery found when the lake was recently expanded!! Rooms are beautifully appointed and comfortable. Tremendous value.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2024

    10
    Felt as if we were at home. Doesn't get better than that
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Liked everything

    Rose, Ida & Juga were outstanding receptionists. They were so,so accommodating & friendly. Tina & housekeeping were excellent as were the two ladies at breakfast. Loved the layed back Rong lake location. The ambience of the hotel was outstandingly beautiful. Wouldn't hesitate to rebook if visiting Guilin. Thanks I would stay again if ever in Guilin.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premier Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    Amazing location and beautiful hotel.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    10
    Amazing stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff were amazing with me , and the hotel was amazing n close to center things n restaurants

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    10
    Fantastic hotel! Great Staff! Comfortable, clean, 5 star!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Premier Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There wasn't anything, it was all amazing.

    Everything! The hotel is lovely, the staff are super nice and helpful and all speak English. The breakfast was great, lots of choices and the view is so nice. The rooms are perfect, they have a bow window to relax in with a tea and towels, beds are changed every day. The hotel is in a really good location. Lots of shops and restaurants nearby and the lake right in front is beuatful at night with all the lights. It's only around a 10 minute walk to the sun and moon Pagodas. The massage at the hotel was amazing, I had the full body oil massage and was one of the best massages I've had. The trips from the hotel were managed well, we went on the night cruise which was great and the longji rice fields and long hair village is a 100% must do. I'd also recommend the reed Flute Cave, it was incredible. The restaurants recommended by the hotel were great, you have to go to Mcfound. We went 3 times in the 4 days we were there, it was that good! Get the pork with chestnuts! :) also Oolong tea nearby is a must for delicious drinks. We also went there every day.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    9.0
    We enjoyed our visit very much.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premier Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No cupboard to hang your clothes and no fridge. Those are my only issues, other than that the pea

    Good position , amazing staff, very friendly. Interesting art, good advice. The rice noodle at breakfast is excellent.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2024

    10
    Aroma Tea house is a beautiful hotel. We enjoyed our stay a lot.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Broken TV

    Friendly staff and great location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel has a beautiful interior design, as befits a museum. It so happened that we stayed in three different rooms in the hotel during our stay. All rooms were clean, functional, and very nice. Sympathetic, polite and helpful staff who spoke English. We had no problem leaving our luggage for our one-day trip to Yangchuo. The location of the hotel is right next to the lakes and the park surrounding them. I highly recommend this hotel

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    - Our room had a lot of humidity. Even though we had a dehumidifier in the room we could still smell it); - There’s not a self-service laundry room.

    - The location was quite good; - The breakfast was very satisfying; - Every member of the staff was really nice with us and we were allowed to checkout two hours later.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location just opposite the lake and walking distance to the pedestrian street. Reception Staffs speaks good english and are helpful in guiding places to eat and visits.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    9.0
    Fabulous stay and we quickly returned
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Beautiful rooms in a great location Staff are knowledgeable and really helpful suggesting places to go and places to eat Breakfast is great with lovely views from the 5th floor. They were kind enough to store our luggage for a couple of days before returning to this wonderful hotel .

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff was very nice and helpful, nearly fluent in english. If you are interested, a lot of program is offered and could be organised for you. The location is great, nearby the train Station ( 25 min. Walk) and the river and seas. The furnishing is very pretty and special. The Breakfast was very tasty - Chinese and Continental as most of the guests were non-chinese. It was possible to have Breakfast 30 min earlier as offered, because we had to leave. Thanks again.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very niice small hotel be the lake/park. Away from tourist crowds but still good n a walking distance. Green area, great teahouse ambience, diverse choices for breakfast - at the top floor with a view. Rooms woth a special window tea drinking area. Super friendly english speaking staff. Thanks for a small gift.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The hotel can organise train station and Li Jiang cruise transfers for you - we found out afterwards that they charge about double the rate of local taxis! Just something to be aware of, but the price for day trips etc. was otherwise quite reasonable.

    The hotel had an amazingly convenient location, good breakfast and helpful staff reception (including changing our room when our original bathroom had a leaking shower tray).

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    8.0
    Nice Stay and very friendly Staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The first room I got was clammy and smelled damp. But I received directly a new Room and an upgrade. Perfekt.

    The reception was exceptionally friendly. The tours I booked through the hotel (Rice Field and Li River Tour) were all perfectly organized. The Dinner recommendation were perfect.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Permier Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Gorgeous little hotel in a great location, 10 minute drive from the pedestrian road and right next to the lake, great views. The hotel itself is very nicely decorated, antique but modern at the same time. Room was very comfy and spacious. Breakfast was delicious. The staff was very helpful, especially in finding us a last minute river cruise on a national holiday!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    10
    Great location for old Guilin
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    If you don’t like Chinese opera the amateur performers in the park can be irritating

    Beautiful old property . Lots going just outside especially at night

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    10
    Excellent value hotel and highly recommend this to everyone
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Basically none but would be nice to have a coffee machine in the room for some foreigners

    The location and the friendly staff

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Permier Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    A great place, lots of antiques. Amazing staff - very friendly! Loved the tea room and view!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2024

    10
    Such a nice and perfect hotel!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    If I have to stay something I'd mention that the breakfast room temperature was quite high. But that's the only less than perfect point during our stay

    From the nice welcome with a smile and some tea, to the cozy and nice and comfortable room, to the helpful stuff, to the bowindow area for savouring some tea... everything has been perfect during our stay at the Aroma Tea House.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    10
    Best hotel we could find in Guilin
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Permier Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The view from the room was amazing. The location directly at the lake is beautiful and in the night the colorful lights are really beautiful. The breakfast was compared with the other breakfast. We had quite good don’t expect a five star European or an Arabic breakfast. We don’t know why the comments on booking are so ambitious. We can only recommend this hotel and we have been staying in many hotels in China and all over the world.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2024

    9.0
    A really enjoyable stay, lovely hotel in lovely location and the staff were very wonderful.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff were really nice and very helpful. Air con was a dream, given the 30° heat. Tea set up in the room.

    Stayed in April 2024

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