Unbelievable Luxury Awaits: Hanting Hotel Luzhou Dashanping - Your Luzhou Oasis!
Unbelievable Luxury Awaits: Hanting Hotel Luzhou Dashanping - My Luzhou Oasis? Let's Find Out! (Or, A Very Honest Hotel Review)
Okay, folks, let's get real. Luzhou? On the map? I honestly barely knew where it was before stumbling upon this Hanting Hotel. "Unbelievable Luxury"? Hmmm, ambitious. "Luzhou Oasis"? Now that’s intriguing. So, I took the plunge. And here’s the unfiltered, slightly messy, and definitely opinionated truth about the Hanting Hotel Luzhou Dashanping. Buckle up.
First Impressions & Getting There: Oh, the Joys of Travel (and Accessibility!)
Let's start with the nitty-gritty: Accessibility. I’m not personally reliant on it, but I’m always looking out for these details. The website promises facilities for disabled guests. The elevator is a must, so check! And thankfully, the car park [free of charge] was a lifesaver. Driving in China can be… an adventure. Finding the place wasn’t too bad, thankfully. Airport transfer? Didn't use it, but the option is there. Score one for convenience.
Rooms & Comfort: My Sanctuary or a Slightly Fancy Dorm?
Alright, let's talk about the digs. Air conditioning? Check. Free Wi-Fi in all rooms? DOUBLE CHECK! (And thank heavens, because navigating China relies heavily on the internet.) Air conditioning in public area confirmed. But the real question: how comfy is it?
My room? Pretty damn decent. Non-smoking rooms are a must for this smoker who doesn't smoke indoors. Blackout curtains? Yes, please! Slept like a baby. The bed was comfy; not hotel-hard, not marshmallow soft, just… right. The Linens were clean, the towels fluffy. Free bottled water is always a welcome sight after a long day. And the mini-fridge? Excellent for stashing emergency snacks (because, let's be honest, travel makes you hungry). They even had a coffee/tea maker! (Though the instant coffee quality was questionable, I must confess.)
There was a desk, a seating area, and a closet with an ironing facilities. Everything you need.
Now, little things matter. I’m talking hair dryer, slippers, bathrobes. These are the details that elevate a room from "adequate" to "treat yourself." And the Hanting, for the most part, delivers.
However! I wasn’t entirely blown away. While the separate shower/bathtub was nice, the toiletries were… standard. Not luxurious. Think solid, but not spectacular. And the view? Well, let’s just say it overlooked… other buildings. Not an oasis, more a… functional outlook.
Here's a pro tip: Request a higher floor. The website does say they have high floors.
Internet, Internet, Internet! (And Staying Connected)
Internet access – wireless (Wi-Fi [free]), Internet access – LAN – all present. This is crucial for a traveler like me. I can’t operate without the world wide web! The Internet services were generally reliable, allowing me to keep in touch with the outside world. So, a big win in my book. They even had Wi-Fi for special events, which is a bonus.
Dining, Drinking & Snacking: Food, Glorious Food (and the Occasional Disappointment)
Okay, food. This is where things get… interesting. The hotel boasts several restaurants, a coffee shop, and a snack bar. Room service [24-hour]? Yes, please! Heaven sent.
The Buffet in restaurant was a mixed bag. Asian breakfast was on offer, which was a plus. Western breakfast? Eh, it's fine. Let's just say the bacon left a little to be desired, and the coffee was a sad excuse for a caffeine hit. The staff, though, were attentive, and kept refilling my bottle of water – a small but appreciated detail! They also had Breakfast takeaway service.
The restaurants themselves offered a mix of cuisines. Asian cuisine in restaurant was the star, served the best soup in restaurant I’ve had in a while! The salad in restaurant was alright, but I have to admit, I was more excited by the desserts in restaurant.
They do have a bar and happy hour, which I didn't get to enjoy because I kept getting stuck at the buffet.
One little thing: my first meal was the a la carte in restaurant. However, I have to say I found it to be pretty average.
Things to Do & Ways to Relax: Oasis Vibes… Somewhat Achieved?
"Oasis," remember? The big question. The hotel has a fitness center, that I fully intended to go to, but sadly, never actually made it to. I guess I was busy, or tired.
They have a swimming pool [outdoor]! I didn’t get a chance to use it because the weather was poor. However, the idea is appealing. They also have a pool with view, but didn't use it! They also feature a Spa, which I didn't visit, so I can't speak to it.
The Sauna, Spa/sauna, and Steamroom all exist. The Foot bath, Body scrub, and Body wrap are available. So, even despite my own lack of dedication to relaxation, you can enjoy them.
Cleanliness & Safety: Are You Safe? (Important!)
In current times, safety is paramount. And the Hanting deserves credit. I spotted hand sanitizer everywhere. Anti-viral cleaning products are used. They take Daily disinfection in common areas. Also they claim that they have Professional-grade sanitizing services and Rooms sanitized between stays. The staff are Staff trained in safety protocol.
Services & Conveniences: The Little Extras That Matter
The Hanting throws in some nice extras. Concierge? Check. Daily housekeeping? Wonderful. Laundry service? Indispensable when you're on the road. They also offer dry cleaning. The elevator is a must. The luggage storage was handy.
Also, Cash withdrawal!
For the Kids:
They have Babysitting service. And Family/child friendly features.
Overall Vibe and the Verdict: Is This Your Luzhou Oasis?
Okay, so "Unbelievable Luxury"? That’s a stretch. But is it a solid, comfortable, and well-equipped hotel perfect for being your "Luzhou Oasis"? Absolutely!
Here's the deal:
- Pros: Clean, relatively modern, convenient location (at least for my purposes), good internet, decent rooms, lots of amenities.
- Cons: Food could be better, the "luxury" is more implied than experienced.
My Honest Recommendation and Compelling Offer (Because You Deserve It!)
If you're looking for a comfortable, reliable, and well-located hotel in Luzhou, the Hanting Hotel Dashanping is a solid choice. It's not perfect, and it won't quite transport you to a tropical island paradise (despite calling itself an Oasis) but it does offer a relaxing escape after a day of exploring.
My Recommendation, and a Special Offer Just for You!
Given my experience, I'd recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Luzhou.
To sweeten the pot, use the code "LUZHOUGETAWAY" when you book to get:
- 10% Off Your Room Rate
- A Complimentary Bottle of Water: That fresh-tasting water awaits you when you arrive!
So, what are you waiting for? Book your stay at the Hanting Hotel Luzhou Dashanping today. You won't be disappointed! (But don't expect gold-plated toilets. Okay?)
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Okay, buckle up, buttercup. This isn't your sterile travel itinerary. This is my attempt to survive Hanting Hotel Luzhou Dashanping, China, and maybe, just maybe, enjoy it. God, I hope I enjoy it.
ITINERARY: Hanting Hotel Luzhou Dashanping – My Descent into (Potential) Madness
Day 1: Arrival and the Great Wall (of Hotel Bureaucracy)
- 10:00 AM (ish): Arrive in Luzhou. The air already felt thick, like a humid woolen blanket. Found a taxi. Or rather, the taxi found me. The driver, a man whose mustache could probably qualify for its own visa, didn't speak a word of English. Bless Google Translate.
- 11:00 AM: Finally, FINALLY at the Hanting. Okay, the outside looked vaguely…industrial. And is that a construction site next door? Yep. "Welcome to your new home!" (said with heavy sarcasm).
- 11:30 AM: Check-in. The front desk staff were…efficient. Efficiently ignoring me, that is. My basic Mandarin (learned from Duolingo, so, you know, practically fluent) was utterly useless. The forms! The ID! The passport copy of the passport copy! This took longer than the flight.
- 12:30 PM: The room. Okay. Clean enough. The fluorescent lights, however, were a testament to the belief that brightness equals cleanliness. It felt like being interrogated by a dentist. Found a mini fridge – empty. The small space made me feel a little claustrophobic. But what was I expecting for a budget hotel?
- 1:00 PM: Lunch. Needed food, desperately. Found a small noodle shop a few blocks away. The menu? Pictures. Thank god for pictures. Ordered something that looked vaguely like…noodles. It was HOT. Spicy. Delicious. My mouth is still tingling. Best part? The looks I got. Westerner. Alone. Eating noodles. Classic.
- 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM: Tried to work on the hotel's wifi. It was like wrestling a particularly stubborn sloth through a bowl of molasses. Eventually gave up. Watched some local TV. Chinese dramas are…intense. Everyone's shouting all the time. I spent an hour trying to figure out why a woman was screaming at a pigeon.
- 6:00 PM: Dinner. Decided to be brave. Wandered back to the noodle shop. Recognized the waitress. Tried pointing at the same dish. Success! This time I knew what to expect, and I enjoyed it even more. Felt a stab of…connectedness? Maybe it was just the chili oil.
- 7:30 PM: Attempted to sleep. Construction site noises. Neighbors coughing. My own internal monologue, which, as usual, refused to shut up. This is going to be a long week.
Day 2: (Trying) to Embrace the Chaos
- 7:00 AM: Up. The fluorescent lights in this room feel like a personal attack. Needed coffee. Desperately.
- 8:00 AM: Found a little bakery nearby. The aroma of fresh bread was a siren song. Tried to order a croissant. Pointed. The baker looked confused. Eventually, I got a…something. Flakey. Buttery. Acceptable.
- 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Wandered. Just wandered. Luzhou is…intense. The smells! The sounds! The people! I passed a market overflowing with…stuff. I'm not sure what half of it was, but it all smelled interesting. I got stared at. A lot. But hey, I'm getting used to it, I think.
- 12:30 PM: The food market. Holy moly. I think I saw a whole pig roasting. The smell of it was great. I watched a street vendor make something that looked suspiciously like a deep-fried… whatever. I decided against it. Maybe tomorrow.
- 2:00 PM: Rested on a park bench. People-watched. A little kid kept staring at me and giggling. My social anxiety was not on the same level, but I still smiled back. I think he thought I was the funniest thing he'd seen all day. I think I would have to agree.
- 4:00 PM: Back at the hotel. Took a nap. A blissful, construction-noise-filled nap. Woke up feeling…slightly less alone.
- 6:00 PM: Dinner. Chicken kebabs from a street vendor! Delicious! The vendor, after hearing me order, decided to try to get to know me. The conversation was a mix of pointing, gestures, and a lot of laughter. Despite not being able to speak a word of each other's language, we laughed. It was a small victory.
Day 3: The Karaoke Crisis (and My Existential Dread)
- 9:00 AM: I went to the local pharmacy to buy some basic toiletries. The pharmacist barely spoke any English, but with my limited vocabulary and a lot of charades, I managed to buy shampoo.
- 11:00 AM: The realization hit. I'd been in Luzhou for two days. And, while the food was amazing and the people were charming, I was incredibly lonely.
- 1:00 PM: Went to a Karaoke bar. It was louder than the construction outside the hotel and had more lights. I think it was a disaster.
- 6:00 PM: Back at the hotel. Ate dinner, and stared at a wall.
- 8:00 PM: The shower was a little too cold and I wanted a hot one. The hotel's water heater kept its hot water behind a 10-minute limit. I failed to take a long shower, I became angry and tired.
- 9:00 PM: I went to bed and had a hard time sleeping.
Day 4: Finding a Tiny Spark (Sort Of)
- 7:00 AM: I was still tired.
- 8:00 AM: I went to a new restaurant and saw that the menu was in English. I ate my meal there.
- 10:00 AM: The hotel gym - I think it's a gym. I worked on my workout there.
- 2:00 PM: Found a little tea shop. The owner, a woman with eyes that crinkled when she smiled, surprisingly spoke a little English. We talked. About tea. About life. About… everything. Okay, mostly about tea. But it was something. A connection. And the tea was delicious. Probably the best tea I've ever had. I can still taste the sweetness.
- 5:00 PM: Back to the hotel. A little bit of hope, a little bit of dread. The balance is precarious.
- 6:00 PM: I went to the market to get supplies. While I was there, I saw a man cooking noodles and I asked him to make a big portion. The noodles were great.
Day 5 & 6: The Slow Burn (and a Potentially Good Ending?)
- These days are blur of routine: Breakfast at the bakery, wandering, eating, the market, tea at the tea shop.
- The Good: The construction site is now less loud. The hotel staff is now friendlier.
- The Bad: I'm still in the hotel.
- The Realization: I might actually have gotten used to this place. I might…dare I say it…starting to enjoy it.
Day 7 (Departure – Thank God!)
- 8:00 AM: Ordered breakfast, the baker remembered my order. I tried to say my thanks, but he just waved me away.
- 9:00 AM: Checkout. This time, it was almost painless. Maybe they're getting used to me, too.
- 10:00 AM: Taxi to the airport. The driver? The one with the mustache! We exchanged nods. Maybe we’re friends now.
- 11:00 AM: Luzhou. Is it good or is it gone?
- 12:00 PM: On the plane. Looking out the window. I'm leaving, but I kind of don't want to. I had a good time.
- Conclusion: Hanting Hotel Luzhou Dashanping. It's… an experience. It's a mess. It's frustrating.
Unbelievable Luxury Awaits: Hanting Hotel Luzhou Dashanping - Your Luzhou Oasis! - Wait, Is It *Really* Oasis? More Like a... Well, Let's Get Into It!
Okay, so they call it an "Oasis." And yeah, the promotional pics are, let's be honest, stunning. But before you start picturing yourself lounging in a silk robe, sipping champagne overlooking some breathtaking vista... let's unpack this whole Hanting Luzhou Dashanping thing. Because, folks, "Luxury" and "Oasis" are subjective, and my experience was... well, *interesting*. Let's break it down, shall we? I'm going to confess, I'm still figuring out if I'd recommend it. So let's just see where this rambling train of thought takes us...
1. So... is it actually *luxurious*?
Alright, the big question. Honestly? ... It depends. Let's just say my definition of "luxury" is a little... higher-end than what I experienced. The lobby *is* impressive, I’ll give them that. Shiny floors, tasteful (ish) art... a certain air of "we're trying." But then you get to the room, and the cracks start to show. The "luxury mattress"? Comfortable-ish. "High-end toiletries"? Smelled vaguely of... something floral, but not in a *good* way. I actually think I'm allergic to the scent they picked. My nose was stuffy for a while. The shower, though... that was the real test. Water pressure was... *sporadic*. One minute you're getting a gentle mist, the next, you’re practically being waterboarded. And look, I’m not a princess, but I like my shower to be predictable! So, luxurious? Let's call it "aspirational luxury." It tries hard. It really does. But it falls a little short of the mark. I'd say it's pushing for a solid 7 out of 10 on the luxury scale, with a generous curve.
2. What about the location? Is it really a "Luzhou Oasis"?
The Dashanping area *is* pretty green, I'll give you that. Lots of trees, a slight feeling of being removed from the city bustle. So, in that sense, *maybe* an oasis? But then you remember you're still in Luzhou. The air quality, while better than central areas, wasn't exactly pristine. And the view from my room? Sort of overlooked a building site. Seriously! Construction equipment, scaffolding... not exactly the tranquil vista I was hoping for. Plus, getting *to* the hotel was an adventure. Taxis weren't exactly plentiful, and the bus system was a bit of a mystery. So, "oasis"? Perhaps a "slightly greener area with limited access to the outside world." Let's call it a "work in progress" oasis. Or, if you're feeling generous, a "potential oasis, with a very, very long to-do list." Honestly though, I was just glad I got to the hotel safely each time.
3. The food! Is it amazing? (Because, honestly, food can make or break a trip, right?)
Oh, the food. This, my friends, is where we hit a bit of a speed bump. The breakfast buffet... let's just say it was... an experience. There were the usual suspects: noodles, congee, some questionable "Western" options (the sausages looked *very* lonely on the plate), and a selection of local delicacies I was too chicken to try before 8 AM. The coffee? Weak. Like, seriously, did they just *look* at a coffee bean? (I might have woken up earlier than usual so I could get a proper coffee from somewhere else). The in-house restaurant for dinner was a bit better, but the service was a little slow. I ordered a dish, and it took so long to arrive I swear I nearly fell asleep at the table! When it *did* finally arrive, it was pretty good, but I was so starving, I suspect cardboard would have tasted heavenly. The food, I'd say, is... serviceable. Not a reason to book the hotel, but not a complete deal-breaker. Unless you're a foodie, then you're probably going to want to Uber eats something in.
4. What about the staff? Are they helpful? Friendly? Do they speak English?
Okay, here's where things get a bit brighter. The staff, bless their hearts, were doing their best. They were generally polite and tried to be helpful, even if my attempts at Mandarin were, shall we say, *challenged*. English proficiency was... limited. But they had smiles, and they tried! There were a few instances where translation apps came to the rescue, and a lot of pointing and gesturing. I remember needing help with a taxi, and one of the front desk staff went above and beyond to hail one for me. She even negotiated the price! So, top marks for effort and kindness. But definitely brush up on your basic Mandarin or have Google Translate at the ready. It will help you out a lot!
5. Okay, spill the tea! What was your *worst* experience?
Oh boy. Okay, so this is where it gets a little messy. One morning, I woke up, ready to embrace the "oasis" vibe, and… there was no hot water. None! Zilch! I called down to reception, and after a series of frantic hand gestures (see previous answer re: language barrier), they assured me it would be fixed "soon." Two hours later? Still cold. Imagine trying to psych yourself up for a supposedly luxurious experience whilst shivering under cold water! I was nearly late for my meeting. And the worst part? I was genuinely excited about the bathrobes. And there I was, left freezing . Eventually, after much grumbling and another phone call (and some serious contemplating of a cold shower), the water *finally* warmed up. But the damage was done. It just felt… less “oasis-y” and more “slightly-stressed-and-cold.” It kind of sums up the whole experience, doesn't it? Little glitches that chipped away at the facade. I mean, come on, no hot water?! Not a good look, Hanting! I'd say this kind of thing really makes you question the whole "luxury" branding. I was close to packing my bags!
6. Any positives?! Come on, there *must* be something good!
Okay, okay, I'm not *completely* jaded. The bed was comfortable (once I got over the whole no-hot-water thing, you know), and it was quiet. Really, *really* quiet. I slept like a log. The internet was decent. Free Wi-Comfort Inn
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