TIANTAIXIYEHOTEL

The service was excellent, and the front desk was very attentive. They even walked us to the taxi stop in the scorching sun when we checked out. The hotel's design is a niche boutique, and the amenities and supplies are quite nice, with a Japanese feel. However, there's very little storage space. There's not enough storage for suitcases, and the bathroom can't even fit a phone. Furthermore, the Japanese-style windows overlook residential houses, with no real view. The amenities are all high-end, including the Labo toiletries, comfortable toothbrushes and combs, and especially the slippers. The amenities are very complete, including a Dyson hair dryer, good tea, and complimentary Perrier and Evian water. The room was quite quiet, and the bed was comfortable for sleeping. However, there was a hidden light in the bathroom, and I didn't notice it when I made the bed. The light came in and woke me up in the morning. The food was not good, and the breakfast was average. The beef noodles were spicy, though. The koi pond by the lobby was quite nice. The tatami mats in the lobby were a bit unremarkable, not comfortable to sit on, but more so for a nice look. Other amenities were lacking. As a boutique, niche hotel, it relies on its surroundings, so extensive on-site amenities aren't necessary. Unfortunately, the Zhexi Old Street just outside isn't very interesting or unique. Add to that the hot weather and the crowds, and it felt rather noisy, which I really disliked. Overall, I felt the price was a bit high.