The Li River Purejoy Hotel Guilin (Elephant hill Park and TwoRiver & FourLake landscape) provides a great place for travelers to relax after a busy day. The Li River Purejoy Hotel Guilin (Elephant hill Park and TwoRiver & FourLake landscape) is an ideal choice for travelers who want to take in the sights and sounds of Guilin. The hotel is conveniently located just 2km from Guilin Railway Station and 29km from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport. There is no shortage of things to see in the area, with the Solitary Beauty Peak, River Sightseeing Of Ten Famous Mountains In Guilin and Li River Yangshuo Bamboo Raft Cruise Center all nearby. After a long day of sightseeing, guests can retire to the comfort of the hotel. This Guilin hotel provides parking on site. If you demand a high level of service, our guests have indicated that this hotel has excellent standards. For guests traveling with families, this hotel is consistently one of the most popular choices.
"It's quite unbelievable that this Guilin hotel made it to the 'luxury' category.
Let's start with the pros:
1. **Excellent Location:** The hotel is perfectly situated right across from Elephant Trunk Hill Park's Gate 1, just a 3-minute walk across the street. It's also very close to the Two Rivers and Four Lakes scenic area, about a 15-minute walk.
2. **Convenient Amenities:** Dining and shopping options around the hotel are incredibly convenient. Dongxi Alley and Zhengyang Pedestrian Street are both within walking distance.
3. **Commendable Service:** The hotel's service is noteworthy. The front desk staff were very enthusiastic, gave me a room upgrade, and even presented a souvenir when I checked out.
Now for the cons:
1. **Questionable Star Rating:** The hotel claims to be a five-star property, but from the moment I saw it from the outside, it absolutely did not look like one. There's no gym, let alone a game room. The hotel only has one elevator. In mid-May, Guilin's weather is quite hot and humid, over 30 degrees Celsius, but the hotel lobby and floors didn't have the air conditioning on. Because of the heat, there were a lot of mosquitoes. Interestingly, the elevator *did* have AC, so all the mosquitoes flew into it, resulting in many bites.
2. **Outdated Facilities:** Since the hotel has been around for some time, the hardware facilities are old and damaged. Hangers, bedsheets, bath towels, etc., were visibly worn and torn (see photos). I'm not sure why, as a five-star hotel, they don't seem willing to update these, which creates a very negative impression for guests.
3. **Minor Service Issues:** There were also some small detail issues. Housekeeping service was a bit slow to respond, and coordination with the cleaning staff wasn't timely. I hope they can improve this.
In summary, this hotel has both pros and cons. From its 'star' rating, it absolutely does not meet five-star standards; the hardware facilities feel more like three stars, and in some areas, even worse than hotels like All Seasons. This is a five-star hotel that doesn't live up to its name. I hope everyone considers carefully before booking; I wouldn't recommend it."