Xi Hotel (Changsha Wuyi Square IFC)

The hotel boasts an excellent location, making it incredibly convenient for exploring the city. It's close to the subway station, and you can even walk directly from the hotel across the bridge to Orange Isle. Plus, it offers quick access to various other nearby attractions. The hotel is spread across three floors: the lobby and breakfast area are located on the 7th floor, while guest rooms are on the 5th and 6th floors. The ground floor entrance and lobby are shared with other businesses. To check in, you'll first need to take the elevator to the 7th floor to obtain your room card, which then grants access to the guest room floors. Breakfast is decent; while it doesn't compare to a five-star hotel, it's definitely better than what you'd find at an average express hotel. In the evening, the 7th floor also offers a pleasant spot to relax with some tea, chat, enjoy the scenery, feel the breeze, and listen to music. The hotel's decor is quite good, and amenities like toothbrushes, slippers, and hairdryers are all of high quality. The toilets are smart bidets, and rooms also come with a mini-fridge. While the in-room smart voice control works, guests not fluent in Mandarin might find it easier to use the manual switches. For evening meals, you'll find plenty of dining choices right on the hotel's street, all within a short walk. Shopping at Wanda Plaza is also conveniently close. The only downside is the children's pool on the 7th floor. It's very small and shallow, really only suitable for toddlers to splash in. More importantly, the soundproofing around the pool is poor. Guests in rooms 608, 609, and 610, which are directly below the pool, reported being disturbed by children playing in the water as late as 11 PM. This was quite noisy and negatively impacted their rest and mood. I strongly advise against booking these three rooms, especially during summer, as the noise can be genuinely disruptive. Overall, the hotel offers excellent value for money, and I highly recommend it as a top choice for anyone visiting Changsha.