Hotels With Gym in Shanxi, China

Stayed at JW Marriott Hotel Taiyuan, which ranks number one in Taiyuan on Trip.com. The doorman was extremely attentive, running over to open the car door and handle our luggage. Check-in was fast, and the deposit was only 500. The room has a great layout, featuring a central island that groups the minibar and vanity area together, with a three-section sliding door separating the wet and dry areas. The minibar is quite generous, and they provide welcome fruit and turn-down service. The breakfast was fantastic—the egg station had live cooking displays, the noodle station offered around six choices, and there was an abundance of Shanxi specialty foods. The local Taiyuan Tounao (mutton soup) was out of this world! There were twelve types of fruit of great quality, six kinds of house-fermented yogurt, and about twelve varieties of freshly squeezed juice. Highly recommended!

I did not want to leave. That is the most honest thing I can say about Xihe Academy. ”Guest house” is a label that does not prepare you for what this place actually is. If you are American and hearing that term for the first time, forget whatever image just came to mind. This is not a MIL suite tucked behind someone's garage. This is a fully realized, deeply considered experience wrapped inside one of the most stunning environments I have ever walked into. The courtyard alone stopped me mid-step. The surrounding area looks like an active film set -- you keep half-expecting to hear ”action” called from somewhere just off camera. And then you step inside and somehow it gets even better. I genuinely lost my words. The room is the kind of space where you realize someone has actually thought of everything. Included minibar. Fresh fruit and snacks. Loose-leaf tea so you can brew a proper cup. Bathrooms fully stocked down to the shower shoes. You can arrive with nothing but your clothes and be completely at ease. They have handled the rest. The staff made all of it feel personal. When a language barrier created a small miscommunication, they were patient and gracious without a flicker of frustration. When I joked that I had gone a little crazy shopping and could not close my suitcase, they immediately offered suggestions to help. That warmth is not a policy -- it lives in the people. They coordinate meals as well, and mine was delivered to my room and genuinely delicious. One thing I will say without hesitation: use their driver. This is a private, gated area and you cannot simply grab a random car or rideshare. Arrange your pickup from the train station or airport in advance -- it is seamless, affordable, and completely worth it. Do not skip this step. This was my first guesthouse experience, and Xihe Academy has set a bar I was not expecting to clear so soon. If you stay here, you will not regret it. Five stars is not enough.

Terrible! I strongly object to secretly leaving positive reviews using a customer's phone. I will definitely leave a positive review if asked, but doing so secretly is going too far. I stayed two nights and placed two separate orders. The first night, I arrived at the hotel at 11 PM, and the door lock wouldn't lock, and the security zipper was missing. The staff tried to fix it, but couldn't. I had to make do for the night without being able to change rooms. The second night, I called to ask for a room change, and they readily agreed and even gave me a gift (two bags of cold noodles and three drinks). My stay was very pleasant. On the third day, when I checked out, the front desk, perhaps afraid of leaving a bad review, asked me to leave a positive review. I said okay, I was in a rush to catch my flight, I'd leave it later. The front desk then said, ”Could you please pull up your Ctrip order so I can check it?” When I handed the phone back, I saw them tap it and return it to me. I realized they had left a positive review. I was in a hurry to get to the airport and didn't have time to leave one. I find this behavior very offensive. Do they treat their customers like dirt? This is the first time I've encountered such an employee among all the Manxin stores nationwide. Shouldn't we improve the quality of our employees?

One of the best hotels we’ve ever stayed at in China! We honestly didn’t expect to be this impressed. From the moment we arrived, everything was absolutely perfect. The hotel itself is incredibly beautiful and atmospheric. Every corner is thoughtfully designed, making it feel like you’re staying in a boutique museum rather than a hotel. The entire property is incredibly aesthetic, and every part of it is a perfect spot for beautiful photos. We stayed in a stunning two-level room, which completely exceeded our expectations. It was spacious, stylish, exceptionally comfortable, and spotlessly clean. Every little detail had been carefully considered. The location couldn’t be better—right in the heart of Datong Ancient Town. We could walk everywhere, with all the main attractions, restaurants, and beautiful streets just a few minutes away. The staff were some of the friendliest we’ve ever met. Everyone was genuinely welcoming, kind, and always happy to help, making us feel at home from the very first moment. Breakfast was also excellent. Instead of a buffet, a freshly prepared traditional Chinese breakfast was served each morning. It was delicious, beautifully presented, and the perfect start to the day. One of the nicest surprises was that guests can borrow traditional Chinese costumes free of charge for a photo shoot around the hotel. Unfortunately, we didn’t have enough free time to try it ourselves, but it’s such a wonderful idea and gives us another reason to come back. We travel a lot and have stayed in countless hotels around the world, so it’s actually very difficult to surprise us. But this hotel genuinely did. If it were possible to give 100 stars instead of 5, we absolutely would. Even if we really wanted to find something to complain about, we honestly couldn’t. Everything was simply perfect. Without any doubt, this is one of the best hotel experiences we’ve ever had. If we ever return to Datong, we won’t even consider staying anywhere else. We will definitely come back. Highly, highly recommended!

Linfen West Station Shuttle Service: I enjoyed the pick-up service; the driver was very enthusiastic and even introduced me to local specialties. Facilities: From the lobby to the room, everything was well-equipped and very smart. Hygiene: The hygiene was excellent. Service: Whether in the lobby or the restaurant, the staff were all wonderful. Big thumbs up!

A wonderful hotel. Seeing that we had children, the front desk negotiated a complimentary upgrade to a suite for us. The view from the window was fantastic, with a direct sight of the ancient city. It's very close to the ancient city wall and within walking distance. The room was spotlessly clean, fully equipped, and we were especially happy with the 2-meter-wide king-sized bed. After check-in, the staff thoughtfully brought us some pear soup. The kids were thrilled and even enjoyed the hotel's swimming pool. If we ever visit Datong again, we will definitely stay at this hotel.

I booked a twin room for the summer. First, the good points: The hotel is very new, and there's a common area on the third floor atrium with a nice environment. The washing machines are good. Breakfast was great, and the breakfast staff and front desk personnel were very friendly. They provided toilet seat covers, which was excellent. It's about a 15-minute taxi ride to the ancient city, which isn't too far. Not far from the hotel, there's a main branch of a noodle shop where local residents have lunch and dinner. Now, for the downsides: Some rooms overlook the parking lot, so you might occasionally hear some car noise, but it's not too disruptive. The sink is right by the entrance, which makes the room feel a bit cramped, and the toilet is quite close to the bed. Overall, the price isn't expensive, and the service is good. There are a few minor drawbacks, but they are acceptable. I recommend Du Ji Sunit Hot Pot, about 2-3 kilometers away, and Long Ju Xiang's takeaway for milk skin yogurt!

your Frontline staff and the staff IVEY especially was most knowledgeable in specific details. He was able to clearly explain how to go to the night market street and which exit to take at that station. Another day, he was able to guide me when I asked about bookings for Datong, with several pages in English on how to book On departure, they called and got me a taxi to the high speed railway station. Thank you.

An absolute 10/10 experience! A well-deserved 5-star review for Pingyao Tingbo Hotel, highly recommended! 👍 As soon as I arrived, I was drawn to the grey brick and red pillar entrance, which has such a unique ancient city vibe. Walking into the lobby was an instant eye-opener—the Neo-Chinese interior design is grand and upscale. The landscape feature wall in the lobby, paired with the suspended blue flying birds installation overhead, creates a dynamic and sophisticated atmosphere. The furniture and partitions in the lounge area feel very premium, complemented by exquisite ornaments and potted plants that show great taste. The front desk staff were warm and welcoming, and check-in was swift. The hotel environment is very quiet, yet it's super convenient for walking around the ancient city and exploring local food. They even offer a station pickup and drop-off service, plus a parting gift upon leaving. It is truly rare to find a hotel in the Pingyao Ancient City that blends traditional charm with brand-new, comfortable hardware. Excellent value for money! I'll definitely stay here again next time I visit. Highly recommended to everyone!

The hotel's location is fantastic, within walking distance to Bell Tower Street. All the young ladies at the front desk were very polite and helpful. We asked them multiple times to help freeze ice packs for an elderly family member's insulin, and they always labeled and handed them over properly. There were no mistakes over our three-night stay, a big thumbs up to the responsible front desk staff! Coming to the hotel itself, on the first night in our large room, we could still clearly hear all the howling and noise from the wild bar across the street as late as 22:40, making it impossible to sleep. After multiple complaints, the staff member on duty kindly helped us switch to a room facing the inner courtyard, and thoughtfully told us we could pick up our luggage the next morning~~ However, the air conditioner vent in this room blew directly onto the head of the bed!!! Travel fatigue + late-night room change + cold air blowing all night = greeted with a cold the next morning 🤒! Although the maintenance department came to install a baffle on the AC vent the next morning~~ still, shouldn't things like this be anticipated beforehand rather than waiting for guests to complain after checking in?! Also, the alternative room we were moved to was significantly smaller than the one we originally booked, yet we were told by the front desk that the price was the same~~ quite speechless! Another thing, there was only one box of facial tissues for the entire room. If you used it in the bathroom, there were none in the bedroom, and if you used it in the bedroom, there were none in the bathroom~~ You can really tell the hotel owner is very... frugal! Haha