Elsewhere hotel（Inn West gate）

Elsewhere hotel（Inn West gate） Reviews

Elsewhere hotel（Inn West gate）

No.1 Leijia Street, Xima Road, Pingyao, Shanxi, ChinaView Hotel Details
Elsewhere hotel（Inn West gate）
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Elsewhere hotel（Inn West gate） Guest Reviews

4.8/5
Excellent
257 review
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Location4.8
Amenities4.8
Service4.8
Cleanliness4.8
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Nico Kaola
Kang Bed Room
Stayed in Feb 2025
Solo travellers
7 review
5.0/5
Outstanding
Posted on Mar 31, 2025
The hotel is close to the west gate, the walk to the main streets is not too long so you can get straight to enjoying the city. The room was comfortable and had everything needed. Staff was very friendly and helpful, although they did try to sell many different things. I would stay there again if I came back to Pingyao
Response from Property: Wow! Your review is truly wonderful and extremely helpful to other tourists. Thank you so much for your kind words. The courtyard of the Elsewhere Hotel has a history of 200 years! We are extremely delighted to have met you in Pingyao. We are looking forward to your return to China and another visit to Pingyao Ancient City. Wishing you all the best. Best regards, Alice
Guest User
Traditional Kang Bed Room On The First Or Second Floor
Stayed in Mar 2025
Couples
1 review
5.0/5
Outstanding
Posted on Apr 11, 2025
We had a fantastic stay. The hotel is situated in a beautiful traditional building with a large courtyard in a quiet street of the old city centre of Pingyao, close to the musea, temples and restaurants, Our room was large, beautifully furnished and had a functional modern bathroom. It was such a pleasure to relax and listen in the courtyard to the sounds of the birds. To make this place even nicer was the very welcoming and efficient staff, manager Alice - who speaks excellent English - and her two lovely colleagues. Highly recommended!
Response from Property: Wow! Your review is truly wonderful and extremely helpful to other tourists. Thank you so much for your kind words. The courtyard of the Elsewhere Hotel has a history of 200 years! We are extremely delighted to have met you in Pingyao. We are looking forward to your return to China and another visit to Pingyao Ancient City. Wishing you all the best. Best regards, Alice
Dyarllon
Traditional Kang Bed Room On The First Or Second Floor
Stayed in Mar 2025
Solo travellers
3 review
5.0/5
Outstanding
Posted on Apr 8, 2025
I was really impressed with this hotel, especially at night. It's STUNNING inside the hotel interior. The hotel is located near the Westgate inside the ancient city, where all the taxis are, very convenient if you plan on visiting some temples outside the ancient city. The taxis can't go inside the ancient city but that's not a problem, you only need to walk a short distance before you get to the hotel. The reception greeted me to a surprisingly warm welcome, even after 9 years in China..I have to say this was the most welcomed I've been in a hotel. The receptionist was very kind and spoke some English. As far as the rooms go, the hotel's aesthetic along with the rooms have a very rustic vibe, but don't worry the rooms are clean and the shower is warm. Will definitely recommend this one to everyone.
Response from Property: Wow! Your review is truly wonderful and extremely helpful to other tourists. Thank you so much for your kind words. The courtyard of the Elsewhere Hotel has a history of 200 years! We are extremely delighted to have met you in Pingyao. We are looking forward to your return to China and another visit to Pingyao Ancient City. Wishing you all the best. Best regards, Alice
Atesz
Kang Bed Room
Stayed in Sep 2024
Couples
24 review
4.7/5
Amazing
Posted on Nov 1, 2024
Very stylish hotel inside the historic town. Good breakfast. Everything within walking distance. They will give you a city map and a recommendation for a very nice old town walk. It is further away from loud bars for a good night sleep. 10 minutes to local bus stop which will take you to the high speed train station for 1 yuan. The same bus stops at the Shuanglin Temple, too.
Response from Property: Wow! Your review is truly wonderful and extremely helpful to other tourists. Thank you so much for your kind words. The courtyard of the Elsewhere Hotel has a history of 200 years! We are extremely delighted to have met you in Pingyao. We are looking forward to your return to China and another visit to Pingyao Ancient City. Wishing you all the best.Best regards,Alice
Tommaso
Guestroom (Ondol) (Mahjong)
Stayed in Sep 2024
Travel with friends
1 review
4.7/5
Amazing
Posted on Oct 31, 2024
The hotel is beautiful and the staff is very kind and helpful!
Response from Property: Wow! Your review is truly wonderful and extremely helpful to other tourists. Thank you so much for your kind words. The courtyard of the Elsewhere Hotel has a history of 200 years! We are extremely delighted to have met you in Pingyao. We are looking forward to your return to China and another visit to Pingyao Ancient City. Wishing you all the best.Best regards,Alice
Sanjay Dev
Family Kang Bed Room
Stayed in Aug 2024
Travel with friends
4 review
5.0/5
Outstanding
Posted on Oct 9, 2024
An atmospheric boutique hotel inside the Ancient Walled city. Very thoughtfully and tastefully furnished, down to the little details. We were told it is a 400-yr old hotel that has been continuously a hotel, with modifications over the decades to adapt to the changes... and it is quite visible. The courtyard is a winner!
Response from Property: Wow! Your review is truly wonderful and extremely helpful to other tourists. Thank you so much for your kind words. The courtyard of the Elsewhere Hotel has a history of 200 years! We are extremely delighted to have met you in Pingyao. We are looking forward to your return to China and another visit to Pingyao Ancient City. Wishing you all the best. Best regards, Alice
Guest User
Kang Bed Room
Stayed in Jun 2024
Family
2 review
5.0/5
Outstanding
Posted on Aug 3, 2024
Booked two rooms for five poeple (two children). Fair price and good location. Will book it again, if go to PingYao.
Response from Property: Wow, your review is wonderful and it's of great help to other tourists. Thank you very much for your praise. We are very glad to have met you in Pingyao. We are looking forward to your coming to China and visiting Pingyao Ancient City again! Wish you all the best.Alice
DELOPOULOS
Traditional Kang Bed Room On The First Or Second Floor
Stayed in Jun 2024
Travel with friends
8 review
4.7/5
Amazing
Posted on Jul 28, 2024
Great location, hotel staff is very nice and some of the employees speak English. Beautiful building… All of this makes this hotel a very nice place for a week-end !
Response from Property: Dear Guest: Thank you for your stay and sharing. Our hotel is an ancient house with a history spanning 200 years. It boasts a peaceful courtyard and distinctive rooms, as if taking you on a journey to the past! We are extremely fortunate to have received you and sincerely look forward to your next visit!Alice
Guest User
Traditional Kang Bed Room On The First Or Second Floor
Stayed in Aug 2024
Couples
1 review
5.0/5
Outstanding
Posted on Sep 21, 2024
Great experience, great place and great staff!!
Response from Property: Thank you so much for your kind words. The courtyard of the Elsewhere Hotel has a history of 200 years! We are extremely delighted to have met you in Pingyao. We are looking forward to your return to China and another visit to Pingyao Ancient City. Wishing you all the best. Best regards, Alice
Anonymous User
Kang Bed Room
Stayed in Aug 2024
Travel with friends
1 review
5.0/5
Outstanding
Posted on Sep 20, 2024
We had a great stay at the hotel! Thanks!
Response from Property: Thank you so much for your kind words. The courtyard of the Elsewhere Hotel has a history of 200 years! We are extremely delighted to have met you in Pingyao. We are looking forward to your return to China and another visit to Pingyao Ancient City. Wishing you all the best. Best regards, Alice
Marine Alchch
Family Kang Bed Room
Stayed in May 2023
Family
66 review
5.0/5
Outstanding
Posted on Jun 21, 2023
Amazing stay. Staff is very nice and helpful, helping you to visit Pingyao, finding the hotel, etc... Rooms are very nice, well decorated. The hotel is a mix between old traditional house and modern renovation with very great taste. I highly recommend this hotel.
6/7
Response from Property: Dear Guest：Thank you for your review. Looking forward to seeing you again！
Guest User
Traditional Kang Bed Room On The First Or Second Floor
Stayed in Aug 2023
Couples
3 review
4.7/5
Amazing
Posted on Sep 17, 2023
Our stay at the hotel was good. Helpful and nice service. Breakfast was modest. I recommend
Response from Property: Dear Guest: Thank you for your stay and sharing. Our hotel is an ancient house with a history spanning 200 years. It boasts a peaceful courtyard and distinctive rooms, as if taking you on a journey to the past! We are extremely fortunate to have received you and sincerely look forward to your next visit!Alice
BenoitB
Guestroom (Ondol)
Stayed in Aug 2022
Couples
28 review
5.0/5
Outstanding
Posted on Oct 3, 2022
Very nice small hotel in the historic city of Pingyao, very attentive service. We slept on a kang and loved it.
Response from Property: Thank you very much for you feadback of our hotel.Elsewhere hotel,It was built by the international top designer,To keep the traditional Jin business architectural style.we will continue to provide more best service for you and all guests!we sincerely expect to see you again,Good Luck!
Masiaka
Traditional Kang Bed Room On The First Or Second Floor
Stayed in Mar 2025
Travel with friends
7 review
5.0/5
Outstanding
Posted on Apr 8, 2025
Great hotel! We were in the city for the first time, but it was easy to find. Very friendly and customer-oriented staff, they helped with everything. The rooms are small, but very cozy, it was comfortable to sleep on the canoe! The breakfasts are very tasty, you can choose between European or Chinese options, we tried everything, we really liked it! The hotel staff helped us buy tickets for a city tour, advised very good restaurants and gave us discount coupons, organized a trip to the Mianshan Mountains, thank you very much for everything! And then they also helped us order a taxi to the train station. It was great service! We highly recommend this hotel! We are delighted with the hotel, with the city, thank you very much, we will be happy to come again! 😍
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6/8
Response from Property: Wow! Your review is truly wonderful and extremely helpful to other tourists. Thank you so much for your kind words. The courtyard of the Elsewhere Hotel has a history of 200 years! We are extremely delighted to have met you in Pingyao. We are looking forward to your return to China and another visit to Pingyao Ancient City. Wishing you all the best. Best regards, Alice
Guest User
Kang Bed Room
Stayed in Mar 2025
Travel with friends
2 review
5.0/5
Outstanding
Posted on Apr 4, 2025
Very good accommodation experience, Lei's old house. The front desk lady introduced that the inn is the former residence of Xietong Qing, the room bedding is comfortable, the environment is clean, and she also provided very considerate travel suggestions. The whole courtyard is full of antique atmosphere. The key is that it is very close to Pingyao Theater!!! I also experienced the paper-cutting culture, which is full of Shanxi merchants. The breakfast is a local specialty and delicious! I can't wait to recommend it to my friends!
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Response from Property: Immersive experience of the former residence of the banknote owner ~ Dear Leifudian family: Thank you for choosing and staying here among more than a thousand inns! Leifudian, a 400-year-old building, was once the former residence of Lei Qishu, the sixth chief manager of Xietongqing Banknote. It was decorated by people who loved it, preserving the unique temperament of the original construction, reflecting the cultural heritage of Pingyao Ancient City; the door and window patterns are complete and the carvings are exquisite; the hall in the courtyard is tall, the flowers and plants are fragrant, and it is equipped with U-shaped comfortable sofas and hammocks where you can lie down and sleep. Enjoy the quiet and comfortable slow time in the courtyard; your praise is the greatest encouragement to our friends, and we will continue to work hard to bring a warmer and more comfortable living environment to more families! I wish you a happy life~