I'm very satisfied with this hotel; it was well worth the effort of repeatedly searching until I finally snagged a room here. It was the best hotel experience I had on this trip to Jiangsu and Zhejiang.
**Location:** It's just a stone's throw from Southern Song Imperial Street, and a quick bike ride to West Lake. There are fruit and breakfast stalls in the alleys of the nearby residential area, and it's only a few minutes' bike ride to Damalong morning market. There's a bus stop right outside and a subway station nearby, making it very convenient for dining, entertainment, and getting around.
**Ambiance:** I forgot to take pictures, but the overall style is民國 (Republic of China era) Western, even the showerhead has an antique charm. It's very tasteful. Being next to a residential area, it's incredibly quiet for sleeping; there's no sound apart from the air conditioning.
**Service:** The young ladies and gentlemen at the front desk are all very enthusiastic and contacted me in advance before my stay. The bitter buckwheat tea in the lobby is delicious.
**Other:** The only minor drawback is that the duvet was a bit thin, but many hotels have equally thin bedding. I didn't realize when booking, but upon arrival, I noticed 'Zheda Yuanzheng' in front of the hotel name. I asked a friend from Zhejiang University, and they said it's a company under their university.
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