Kunming – hotele ze śniadaniem

I stayed on the second highest floor in the very last room, away from the elevator. I appreciate the thought of putting me on a higher floor even though I had not asked for it. However, there were constant angry loud banging coming from next door to my room, and also from above my room, which scared me at night. Aside from that, all the staff told me that the hotel is brand new, so there will be a constant smell of chemical plastic coming from the air conditioner when turned on, which resulted in me coughing and becoming ill near the end of my 7-night stay. Everytime I come back to the room, the plastic smell gets so strong that I had to turn off the A/C and open the door for ventilation. Furthermore, the lady manager came to my room one day, asking me about the encounter I had with their night security guard two nights prior. I told her some of which had happened that was unprofessional. This particular security guard had followed me to where I had bought my dinner one night (bbq goose shop next to hotel), and had asked me a couple strange questions, as in why am I in China and that there must be ulterior motives in my visit to China. The way he asked me rubbed me the wrong way as I didn’t know how else to tell him except that I’m in mainland China to sight-see for the very first time. Nothing else. He seemed under the impression that I was in China for more important reasons and I found it really awkward and impolite as I had already told him my reason, to which he disregarded as untrue. Not a fun nor friendly conversation with a guest of the hotel who is also a foreigner. I get that he may be rusty in conversing with strangers but perhaps hotel managers could help him understand more common etiquettes and tact when interacting with hotel guests from not only China but all over the world. Anyway, the lady manager was very upset towards me after hearing what I had to say about this incident and decidedly undermined my words by eyeing me up and down my attire and conveyed a disdain for my presence, which undoubtedly is the worse thing you can do to a hotel guest when confronted by one of the more negative experience shared. She not only disagreed with what I had shared and that I should forgive the night guard as he is older and doesn’t know how to converse with people very well. I said all is fine. I only shared this information as she had gone up to my room to ask me about what had happened with this night guard. Oh and by the way, on that same night, after I bought my goose dinner and had eaten it, I was followed by the same night guard after throwing my garbage near the elevator on my floor, as he instructed me to do so prior at the goose shop. So he was literally waiting the whole time for me to come out of my room to throw my garbage! That encounter was so creepy and scary, that I recalled having goosebump when I ran back to my room for safety, all the while him following me from behind… Overall, the lady manager with her proud, egocentric nature is really unappreciated and unsightly. I am now left with the idea that as a Canadian Chinese, I will be treated as such while staying at mainland China hotels. This entire hotel experience left me with feelings of outcasted, prejudiced and treated less than what a normal hotel guest should be treated.

The hotel in Kunming turned out even better than we could have imagined. It exceeded all expectations — and that’s not just a figure of speech. The service makes you feel welcome from the very first minute: the staff are attentive, courteous, and ready to help with anything. You can feel genuine care. The rooms are a pleasure in themselves. Everything is new, impeccably clean, and tastefully decorated. You can see that the designer put their soul into it: every detail is in its place, everything is beautifully and harmoniously styled. The hotel is excellently equipped, and the amenities are top-notch. We had several surprises. The staff gave us flowers and tea — it was unexpected and very warm. Then they delighted us with afternoon tea. Later they offered us a late dinner. Everything was not only delicious but also beautifully presented. We were genuinely surprised by such attention. Another plus is the beautiful view and the warm pool — a great place to relax. Overall, the impressions are the best. We liked everything very much, and I confidently recommend this hotel.

10/10 will book this hotel again in Kunming!! The location is right smack in the city centre, easy to get around to Nanpibg street by foot (10 mins walk), shuncheng shopping mall. A lot of eateries nearby, no need to worry about it. The hospitality of the staff is also amazing as well, making our stay unforgettable.

Highly recommended for short stay near Kunming airport. For the price I paid, the CP is very high. Location is great, many hotels in the same area hence there are many shops and restaurants to choose from. Though its lobby area and carpet in common area is showing its age a little bit, the room I stayed in is impeccably clean, modern and comfortable. Room size is big, has view, bathroom is also big and water pressure is great. Only inconvenience is the lobby is not reachable directly by car, you will need to go down a few short steps to reach it. It is a small inconvenience considering it is a great value.

Staying at Ji Hotel Kunming Airport was an excellent decision. Instead of spending the night waiting uncomfortably in the airport during an overnight transit, we were able to get proper rest. The bed was very comfortable, and we enjoyed a deep and restful sleep. The room size is adequate, especially considering the hotel is located within the airport. The location is extremely convenient—simply take the elevator to the second floor after exiting the arrival hall. A thoughtful touch was the complimentary snacks and fresh fruit served with a tea set, which made the stay feel especially welcoming. Although the staff do not speak English, they are very kind, polite, and helpful, which greatly enhanced the overall experience.

This hotel entrance facing the back of the road. Sharing common lift with other resident of the building. The building has another hotel, club and beauty center. There is a food street behind the hotel, Walmart is nearby. Metro station is a long walk.

Note on Hotel Name: This property appears under multiple names across platforms—Hyatt, Imperial Palace, Ritz—though officially branded Grand Mercure. Reception Chaos and The Window Saga Check-in was rushed and incomplete—no luggage assistance, no WeChat information, no translation tools. The real problems began when I reported my window wouldn't close. With one receptionist managing everything, guests competed for attention in survival-of-the-rudest fashion. She'd abandon helping me whenever someone else interrupted, forcing me to wait while she handled whoever was most insistent. Hours of frustration followed. The maintenance worker actually said it ”wasn't really a problem” since ”most windows are like that in the hotel”—an alarming admission. After being dismissed and deprioritized repeatedly, I finally got another room. This one had a working window but noisy neighbors and poor soundproofing that broadcast every car horn. They sent an apology fruit platter—genuinely the best I've received in China, beautifully arranged. But fruit platters require far less investment than proper staff training, adequate staffing, or basic maintenance. The Bright Spots: Room and Breakfast The stylish room with warm atmosphere and spacious layout was genuinely nice, though the window view wasn't appealing. The bed was acceptable. The breakfast team was easily the best part of this hotel—truly professional unlike virtually everyone else. Day one featured fantastic food, skilled preparation, and competent service that stood in stark contrast to other departments. Even when choices declined on days two and three (less refilling, fewer Western options), the cooking team remained the most professional staff I encountered. They also shut down before 1:30 PM despite posted hours. Housekeeping Failures During housekeeping, I left my robe and towels out to be changed—they were clearly used and wet, obviously needing replacement. They didn't change them—they folded them and left them. I had to ask them to replace items like shower gel, basically had to tell them everything. They also moved my pile of dirty clothes for some reason and mixed it with clean clothes, putting everything on a chair. Maybe these staff should respect personal space and belongings? One housekeeping staff member in the morning delivered mineral water but was impatient and unfriendly. Infrastructure Issues This aging property needs renovation. The hotel is pretty old—windows not closing, minor things not working or getting detached from walls. Water temperature in the shower fluctuated wildly, giving you burning water on your face when you don't expect it. Shower pressure from the handle was pretty good, but not sure what the top running shower is for—low pressure, useless. Elevators were very slow. I ordered coffee—it was delivered to reception but they didn't call or message me and didn't use the robot to deliver to my room. I went downstairs at some point and took it. No explanation, no apology. Final Verdict Two genuine strengths: stylish rooms and a professional breakfast team that understood hospitality. This only highlighted how dysfunctional everything else was. The chaotic reception, incompetent housekeeping, dangerous infrastructure, and absent service standards make this hard to recommend—despite nice rooms and excellent breakfast staff. Would I return? No. Would I recommend? Only if everywhere else was fully booked.

[multilingual review below] it was definitely beyond my expectations, actually one of the best youth hostels i have ever stayed with worldwide. and im thankful for the recommendation from my friend so i could find this city gem effortlessly. 绝对超出预期，有很用心且有趣的设计，以及开放包容的交流! 不论e还是i都可自如地住下来，祝旅途愉快! Letar du efter meningsfulla samtal och genuina, lekfulla tips om Kunming? Då får du inte missa det här hostelet! D’où que l’on vienne, on est accueilli ici comme un ami ^^(i am out of practice in french but GPT helps lol.) have a blast! 🌸

Mieliśmy naprawdę wspaniałe doświadczenie. Moja rodzina i ja, w sumie pięciu osób, zarezerwowaliśmy luksusowy biznes inteligentny apartament, który ma trzy sypialnie. Hotel był nowy i czysty. Lokalizacja była ładna, z centrum handlowego, sklepów z jedzeniem i przystankiem autobusowym w pobliżu. Dekoracja w pokoju była naprawdę miła i pokój był przestronny. Chociaż powiedziała, że pokój pali dozwolone, pokój w ogóle nie pachnie. Staff był super przyjazny i pomocny. Mieliśmy przyjemne pobyt.

The hotel is about 10km away from the city center. It’s located right across the road from the Dianchi Lake and very close (within walking distance) to major tourist attractions in Kunming. This is a relatively small hotel with an elegant and relaxing ambiance. Rooms are beautifully furnished and very spacious. Breakfast is buffet style with plenty of delicious options. The hotel restaurant offers an extensive menu for lunch and dinner and is open nonstop till late hours in the evening. The food is excellent and very reasonably priced. In fact, we ate at the hotel restaurant all the time during our three-day visit in Kunming. Staff members are very friendly and helpful. I would highly recommend this place, especially for leisure travelers who want to stay in a quiet area and be close to tourist attractions.