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Guest User
Lerong Family Room
Stayed in Aug 2025
Traveling with friends
6 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Sep 23, 2025
Amazing hospitality and very supportive and forthcoming staff! Highly recommend! 😊
Response from Property: 尊敬的客人,非常感謝您的寶貴評價!我們深感榮幸能夠為您的喜洲之行增添一份温馨與美好。喜林苑酒店一直致力於打造“家外之家”的温馨氛圍,您的滿意是我們最大的動力。您的認可,讓我們堅守傳統與人文關懷的初心更有力量。希望為遠道而來的朋友打開一扇感受本土風情的窗口。期待未來能在不同季節裏與您重逢,帶您探索更多文化之美!誠摯祝願您平安順遂,喜林苑永遠是您遠方的家。
Natalya*
Chinese-Style Classic Room (Ondol)
Stayed in Dec 2023
Couple
21 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Jan 26, 2024
This hotel was such a unique and great experience! Read the info book on the desk for fun things to do. The rooms were spacious and comfortable. A little chilly but that is normal for winter in this style old wood building. Shower is hot and food is delicious. Especially the corn pancakes! Be careful if you are vegetarian to ask if the vegetable dishes have meat or not… the gym and yoga room are really great!
6/12
Response from Property: Dear guests, thank you for your careful comments and affirmation of us. I am very glad to let you have a satisfactory stay experience. Looking forward to our meeting again
Guest User
Chinese-Style Classic Room (Ondol)
Stayed in Apr 2024
Solo traveler
5 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on May 21, 2024
What a fabulous place. I loved it here - not just the beautiful buildings/ gorgeous room / town - the staff & owner were so warm and welcoming - helping with ideas of what to do/ where to go and also helping with planning my onward journey. Thank you!
Response from Property: Dear Guest,We are thrilled to hear that you had such a fabulous time at Xi Lin Yuan. It's heartwarming to know that you loved not only the beautiful buildings, the gorgeous room, and the charming town, but also the warmth and hospitality of our staff and the owner.We take great pride in creating an atmosphere where every guest feels at home, and it's wonderful to hear that our efforts in providing suggestions for activities, places to visit, and assistance with your onward journey were appreciated.Thank you for your kind words and for choosing Linden Commons for your stay. Your satisfaction is our greatest reward, and we are delighted that you had a memorable experience with us.We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back in the future and continuing to be a part of your travels.
YKBJ
Lerong Family Room
Stayed in Jan 2024
Family
27 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Feb 19, 2024
It’s not just the facilities but the service and the thinking behind things which makes this place world class and a friendly home away from home.
Response from Property: Dear guests, thank you for your careful comments and affirmation of us. I am very glad to let you have a satisfactory stay experience. Looking forward to our meeting again.
Guest User
Ancient Residence Courtyard-View Twin Room
Stayed in Nov 2022
Family
1 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Jan 1, 2023
The Linden Commons is a special place, located in the heart of Xizhou Ancient Town. We appreciated the care and hospitality of the hosts, the delicious food offered by the restaurant and the comfortable and quaint rooms. Jeanee and Brian are lovely hosts who were always going above and beyond to make sure our stay was enjoyable. Highly recommend a stay here!
Response from Property: Dear guest: Thank you for choosing to stay at the Linden Commons and all your good comments. We will offer Linden Centre Tour and Morning Market Tour for all in-house guests. Most guests will have a better understanding of Xizhou village and also the Linden Centre through this two activities. Now, our projects are expanded to Shaxi and Suzhou . We will keep moving . Hopefully, we will meet again soon. Best wish!
M34196****
Chinese-Style Classic Room (Ondol)
Stayed in Mar 2025
Family
43 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Apr 21, 2025
I have been interested in Xilinyuan for a long time. Mr. Linden deserves full marks for his protection of local monuments by restoring the old to its original state. We experienced the ancient house exploration and the market with the housekeeper early the next morning. They were all very good experiences, especially the market, which gave us a deeper understanding of the local culture. The children liked it very much. Thank you for the careful explanation of the young ladies. The room facilities of the ancient house cannot be compared with modern hotels. It was not crowded during the off-season. The breakfast was average, but the environment in the yard was so beautiful. The back garden where we had dinner had a bit of the flavor of Suzhou gardens.
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6/13
Response from Property: Dear guest, thank you very much for your valuable review! Our entire team is delighted to see you and your children having such a wonderful time at Baocheng Mansion. Mr. Linden often said, "Preserving old houses isn't about locking up time, but about creating new memories." Your record of the Xizhou morning market experience and the tour of the ancient buildings is the perfect testament to this. Thank you very much for your recognition of the preservation of old houses. Regarding breakfast, we certainly need to improve. We're currently experimenting with freshly baked Xizhou Broken Su Baba (what locals call "Oriental Pizza"), paired with the aroma of Yunnan small-grain coffee. Be sure to try it next time you visit. The back garden is surprisingly reminiscent of Suzhou gardens. The caravan merchants of the ancient Tea Horse Road brought back cultures from all over the world, resulting in this interesting blend. When the rice fields sway in the autumn, please come back to visit the market. I wish your children everlasting curiosity about the world!
Anonymous User
Ancient Residence Courtyard-View Twin Room
Stayed in Jan 2025
Family
3 review
9.2/10
Great
Posted on Feb 18, 2025
My favorite place on this trip to Dali is Xizhou Ancient Town. Because the hotel is an old house, it does make noises when walking, and the pillows seemed to have not been changed at first, but after reporting it to the staff, it was solved. I like it here because the weather is very good. You can go to another Xilinyuan Yang Pinxiang House for afternoon tea. The terrace there can see the whole wheat field, which is very beautiful. There are also explanations to gain a deeper understanding of historical buildings. The external environment is also very comfortable, and there is a garden restaurant, which is very beautiful! The environment is nothing to say! The whole hotel is also quiet in the bustling city, and the transportation is convenient! The only regret is that I went to Haishe Island the next day and did not participate in the morning market activities. Next time I will go directly to Yang Pinxiang House. I love the terrace afternoon tea there!
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Response from Property: Dear guest, thank you very much for your valuable evaluation! We are deeply honored to add a touch of warmth and beauty to your trip to Xizhou. Xilinyuan Hotel has been committed to creating a warm atmosphere of "home away from home", and your satisfaction is our greatest motivation. Your recognition makes us more powerful in adhering to the original intention of tradition and humanistic care. We hope to open a window for friends from afar to experience the local customs. We look forward to meeting you again in different seasons in the future and taking you to explore more cultural beauty! Sincerely wish you peace and success, Xilinyuan will always be your home away from home.
E4041****
Lerong Family Room
Stayed in Jan 2025
Family
38 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Feb 3, 2025
The rooms at Baocheng Mansion are clean and sanitary, and the courtyard is quite distinctive. It is located in the central area of the ancient town, with convenient transportation and parking in the parking lot next to it. The afternoon tea in the courtyard is good.
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Response from Property: Dear guest, thank you for staying at Xilinyuan Baocheng Mansion and carefully recording the beautiful moments of this journey! We are very encouraged to learn that you recognize the characteristics of the courtyard, the environment of the guest rooms and the convenience of travel. The restoration of this century-old house has always been based on the original intention of "restoring the old as it is". Your appreciation of the yellow walls, black tiles and courtyard layout is the greatest affirmation of our protection of the historical temperature. Baocheng Mansion is located in the central axis of the ancient town, which not only saves guests the trouble of traveling, but also coincides with the oriental philosophy of "hiding in the city". The afternoon tea in the house you mentioned is a slow-enjoy time proposal designed by us with inspiration from local customs. It is an honor to add elegance to your journey. In the future, we will continue to polish the details. I hope that when you come back again, you can still feel the poetry of the four seasons in a cup of tea and a courtyard. Waiting for your next meeting, I wish you all the best.
Renshengyaoshishixiangshou😎
Lerong Family Room
Stayed in Dec 2024
Family
9 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Feb 3, 2025
The house is very local and has 3 courtyards. We, 2 adults and 2 children, are very satisfied. The only problem is that the floor of the room is made of wood, so it is noisy. Our room faces the small street and is a bit noisy. Although the buffet breakfast does not have many varieties, the products are very good and it is enough to fill you up! Overall it is great!
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Response from Property: Dear guest, thank you for choosing to stay at Xilinyuan Baocheng Mansion and sharing your stay experience in detail! We are very happy that you and your family love the unique charm of this century-old house. The design of the three-courtyard is to allow guests to immerse themselves in the elegance and historical context of Dali Bai architecture. It is our honor to add a cultural memory to your family of four's journey.
Regarding the noise of the wooden floor you mentioned, we apologize. Although the wooden structure of the old house carries the warmth of time, it is inevitable that it will produce noise due to the characteristics of the material. In order to balance traditional protection and living experience, we have begun to add soft carpets to some rooms to alleviate the sound, and will give priority to arranging quieter rooms for you in the future. Regarding the street noise problem you reported, we will also further optimize the sound insulation measures (such as upgrading double-layer windows, etc.), striving to create a quieter rest space for you while retaining the ancient style.
For breakfast, thank you for your affirmation of the quality of the ingredients and the sense of satiety! We always follow the principle of "local, fresh, and handmade". In the future, we will gradually enrich the seasonal food selection. We look forward to your next visit to unlock more Yunnan flavors!
Thank you again for your sincere feedback. Your suggestions are the driving force for our continuous improvement. We sincerely invite you and your family to visit this old house again to feel the tranquility and warmth of the years.
I wish you a smooth journey and a healthy family!
Anonymous User
Chinese-Style Classic Room (Ondol)
Stayed in Jun 2025
Other
5 review
4.2/10
Posted on Jul 20, 2025
Let's not talk about nostalgia. I've also stayed at Xilinyuan in Shaxi. I don't want to hear stories. I'll just talk about the experience I paid for. The old wooden house has no sound insulation. The room is very dark and not ventilated. As long as there are people upstairs, you basically can't rest at night. The sound of walking on the wooden planks seems to be in your room, which is quite noisy and a bit creepy. The hot water is unstable, there are few types of breakfast, and the bread is unpalatable. The hotel staff are basically locals and they are all very simple. I give them four stars. I brought my children with me, and I still hope that they will agree to let me leave early next time. This is equivalent to no sound insulation. I can hear my children talking normally, not to mention how to make them completely silent when they are laughing and playing. I didn't rest well every night I stayed there. I was worried that the children would affect others with the sounds of walking and talking in other rooms, and the children didn't have much fun. The feeling of staying there was just a 500-yuan hotel, considering that it is an old house.
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Response from Property: Dear guest, we are very sorry that you encountered issues with soundproofing, hot water, and breakfast during your stay. This did not meet your expectations, and we sincerely apologize. "Xilinyuan was renovated from a century-old house. While retaining its traditional architectural features, the wooden structure does have the problem of weak sound insulation. We should have explained this more clearly during the reservation process and provided more suitable room arrangements for families with children. This was an oversight on our part. Your feedback is extremely important to us. As an apology, we would like to offer you the following compensation plan: a 20% discount coupon for your next stay at any Xilinyuan store; a bottle of Xilinyuan Xixiaopu's carefully selected rural brewed wine to be mailed to you; please let us know your preferences, and we will process them as soon as possible.
202726****
Chinese-Style Classic Room (Ondol)
Stayed in Nov 2024
Solo traveler
4 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Dec 14, 2024
If you choose a hotel in Xizhou, it must be Xilin Garden. Because of the off-season, I was lucky enough to be directly upgraded to a luxury king room. The bedding is extremely comfortable, and unique activity designs such as hotel experience, local cultural introduction and morning market visit make Xizhou more lively. Mr. and Mrs. Linden are very friendly and the service staff are very nice. I fell in love with Xilinyuan and will come again next time~
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6/7
Response from Property: Dear guest, thank you very much for your valuable evaluation and sincere recommendation! We are deeply honored to be able to add warmth and beauty to your trip to Xizhou. Xilinyuan Hotel has always been committed to creating a warm atmosphere of "home away from home". Your satisfaction is our greatest motivation. The beauty of Xizhou lies not only in its ancient houses and courtyards, but also in the humanistic sentiments here. We look forward to serving you again in the near future and continuing to present you with the unique charm of Xilin Garden.
Anonymous User
Ancient Residence Courtyard-View Twin Room
Stayed in Jun 2024
Family
40 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Aug 7, 2024
The room is clean and tidy, the service is warm and thoughtful, there is nothing to complain about, the old house is quaint, and the dishes ordered in the restaurant for dinner are all very tasty! The parking lot is right next to it, which is very friendly to self-driving. The overall lighting is dim at night, and it will feel better if it is brighter! The hotel is a 5-minute walk from Sifang Street and about 10 minutes to the wheat field, which is very convenient for travel. During the stay, I encountered the local Torch Festival, which was very lively. I also met Mr. Linden at the scene. Mr. Linden was very enthusiastic, friendly and talkative! Next time I come to Dali, I will choose to stay at Xilinyuan!
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Response from Property: Dear guest, thank you for your meticulous feedback and love for our hotel! We are pleased to learn that you have given high praise to the cleanliness of the room, the warm and thoughtful service, and the quaint old house. Our catering team will also be encouraged by your satisfaction with the dinner. Regarding parking and location convenience, we aim to provide convenience for self-driving tourists, and we are glad that these facilities can meet your needs. At the same time, we will consider your suggestions on night lighting to improve lighting and ensure the comfort and safety of guests. We are very honored to allow you to experience the local cultural atmosphere during the Torch Festival and meet Mr. Linden by chance. Mr. Linden's warmth, friendliness and talkativeness are also a major feature of our hotel. We look forward to your visit again, and I believe that the next stay experience will be more perfect. Thank you for choosing Xilinyuan, we will continue to work hard to provide you with better services. I wish you a pleasant journey and a happy life! 🌟🌿🚗🌟
Chihuobuchi
Ancient Residence Courtyard-View Twin Room
Stayed in Jun 2024
Family
6 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Jul 10, 2024
A very quiet courtyard in a quiet alley. It is very close to Sifang Street, so it is convenient to go out for a walk. There are ancient building tours and morning market tours. The former is to visit Yang Pinxiang's house (also Xilinyuan Hotel), and the latter is to experience Xizhou's vegetable market and other ancient buildings and museums. It is said that there are cooking classes in the store, but unfortunately the teacher is on vacation, so I will leave it for the next experience.
The breakfast service time is not short, from 7 to 10:30. Although there are not as many varieties as in five-star hotels, it is also a combination of Chinese and Western. The coffee is very fragrant, the porridge is also delicious, and there are freshly made rice noodles, rice noodles, fried eggs, omelets, etc.
The service is warm and friendly, and you feel at home.
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6/7
Response from Property: Dear guest, thank you for your detailed sharing! Our Xilinyuan Hotel is located in a quiet alley, aiming to provide guests with a quiet place to rest. The convenient location of Sifang Street, as well as our ancient building tour and morning market tour activities, are all designed to allow you to experience the culture of Xizhou more deeply. Although the cooking class is currently suspended due to the teacher's vacation, we look forward to your next visit, when we will definitely present you with a feast of food. The rich selection and warm atmosphere of breakfast are the warmth of home that we hope every guest can feel. Your satisfaction and intimacy are the purpose of our service. Looking forward to your visit again, Xilinyuan will serve you wholeheartedly. I wish you a happy life!
Shiroz12
Chinese-Style Classic Room (Ondol)
Stayed in Apr 2024
Couple
3 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on May 14, 2024
I stayed in 7 B&B hotels during the 7 days around Erhai Lake, and I stayed in this one on May 1st.
Facilities: Complete facilities.
Hygiene: The room is very hygienic.
Environment: Very unique, it is a hotel transformed from a private mansion in the Republic of China period, which is equivalent to living in a cultural relic hhhh.
Service: The service is very good 👍, the service of a star hotel. Borrow a fruit knife to cut the fruit, and then the service staff cut it and sent it over.
Welcome afternoon tea: The afternoon tea is also good. You can have afternoon tea at another Xilinyuan. Outside the wall is the Internet celebrity wheat field, coupled with the great Cangshan sunset and sunset.
Souvenirs: The souvenirs are too thoughtful. The postcards are migratory birds they took themselves, and the tea is also picked by themselves.
In addition, during the May Day holiday, the prices of many hotels skyrocketed, and the price of this one is still very conscientious.
In short, if you are in Xizhou, I highly recommend this one! (By the way, the skirt I dyed in Xizhou is too beautiful!
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6/17
Response from Property: Hello! Thank you very much for your affirmation of Xilinyuan and your praise of our services. I am very happy that you and your family had a pleasant and satisfactory stay experience here! Xilin Garden now has operating stores in Shaxi Shibaoshan National Park, Suzhou Dongshan Taihu Lake and Shangri-La Napa Sea. They have different cultural customs and scenery. If you have relevant itinerary arrangements in the future, we hope you can contact us! wish you a happy life!
HRLClan
Lerong Family Room
Stayed in May 2024
Family
16 review
9.5/10
Amazing
Posted on Jun 9, 2024
When traveling with my elders, I originally wanted to choose a hotel that would allow the old man and the old lady to stay at home.
After arriving, I found that I gained more than expected! Whether it was the history of the house, the enthusiasm and attentiveness of the staff, the interesting morning market tour, or the milk tea-colored cat in the yard that responded to my call, it all made me feel at home. And the yard is really big, with many surprises that can be slowly discovered.
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Response from Property: Dear guest, first of all, we would like to sincerely thank you for your recognition and sharing of our Xilinyuan. Your words warm our hearts and make us feel proud to add color to your elders' travel. We understand your original intention of choosing Xilinyuan and hope to provide a comfortable and meaningful accommodation environment for the elders. We are glad that we not only met your expectations, but also exceeded your expectations. The historical heritage of the house is a major feature of our hotel. We are committed to protecting and inheriting this cultural heritage so that every guest staying here can feel the weight of history and the charm of culture. The enthusiasm and attentive service of the staff have always been our purpose. We are very happy that you and your elders have felt this care and experienced the feeling of being at home. Xizhou Morning Market is just one of our carefully designed experiences. We also provide cultural experience activities such as Yang Pinxiang's House Tour, Jiama Experience, Bai Three Tea Performance, Cooking Class Learning, etc. I hope you have the opportunity to visit Xizhou again. I believe that Xilinyuan will add more fun and surprises to your journey.