Banyan Tree Yangshuo

My recent stay at Banyan Tree Yangshuo, Guilin was absolutely breathtaking! Nestled on the picturesque banks of the Li River, every window here frames a living ink wash painting. Waking up to birdsong, I'd open the window to reveal the karst peaks shrouded in morning mist – it truly felt like stepping into a fairyland from a Tang Dynasty poem.🌿 The River View Villas offer stunning vistas of the Li River right from your room. The interior design seamlessly blends Zhuang ethnic charm with modern luxury. Floor-to-ceiling windows by the bathtub even let you soak while watching the sunset, with every detail thoughtfully reflecting Oriental aesthetics. The daily sunset ritual was incredibly therapeutic; watching the golden hour light up the river surface, paired with a handcrafted cocktail, all my worries melted away instantly. ~ The culinary experience was another delightful surprise! The Li River Beer Fish at Baiyun Chinese Restaurant was absolutely divine, and the afternoon tea at Camphor Lounge, paired with handmade osmanthus cake, offered an authentic taste of Guangxi in every bite. The most memorable, however, was the Li River bamboo raft afternoon tea – gently floating amidst the stunning landscape, every snapshot taken turned out picture-perfect 📸. The service team truly sets the gold standard. Our butler, Emily, was incredibly thoughtful and responsive. Her professional, efficient, and highly proactive service was a definite highlight of our stay, thoroughly demonstrating the hotel's first-class service standards. Upon departure, we received a handmade hydrangea souvenir, and even as our car drove away, staff members were still waving goodbye in the distance… Such attention to detail confirmed for me that Banyan Tree is more than just a hotel; it's a spiritual sanctuary worth returning to. I'm already eagerly planning my next trip back to the Li River!

We booked a package and were upgraded to a resort villa! We did encounter some hygiene issues, but the hotel was incredibly prompt in resolving them, which was very impressive! However, the breakfast was truly disappointing. I rarely experience such poor quality breakfast in a five-star hotel or above. There was absolutely no variety; we ended up eating the exact same meal two days in a row. Crucially, the restaurant had a particularly foul, fishy smell during breakfast hours! Oddly, it was perfectly normal when we went for lunch. I strongly recommend they rectify this. For highly sensitive individuals, I wouldn't recommend staying in any hotel with dated decor. Even on the lowest setting, the air conditioning was quite noisy! By comparison, a newly renovated Orange Hotel I stayed at, costing only a few hundred RMB, was super quiet. But despite all that, the professional travel photoshoot turned out beautifully! And it was definitely money well spent! The travel photography service available at the entrance offers makeup and styling for just 200 RMB, which is incredibly good value and excellent. However, the photographer's attitude was not good. Also, the water in the fish pond smelled terrible! Overall, it was just an okay experience.