San Want Hotel Xining♡

Old run down hotel, dirty rooms, bad breakfast

4.0

The hotel is so run down. It was screaming for some serious renovation work. The room was so dirty and the breakfast buffet was bad. Until they up their game I will not recommend this hotel to anyone. The room was not cleaned properly, takeaway boxes of previous guest dated four days prior to our stay and under the sofa was another world. Mini bar fridge was broken, would not cool so we had to throw away some of our own food. Air conditioning did not get cool, room an uncomfortable 29C. Shower would never get hot, luke warm at best.

Nice location with 'ancient' furniture

8.0

Another stay in San Want hotel. Staff is always nice, rooms are large and clean. There are plenty of shopping and dining options around and the MRT station is right in front of the hotel. The hotel offers a decent breakfast with average coffee. Funnily, the rooms are equipped with furniture that is almost 'ancient'. It has some 70s style. Depending on your room, this also comes with the typical marks and scratches from daily use. Overall a good pick in the center of a bustling city.

First time in China

8.0

Me and my European friends did a East Tibet trip so this hotel is our first base before moving to our next destination. We stayed here in San Want Hotel Xining for 4 days & 3 nights. At first there is no one in front desk and we have to ring a bell for them to accomodate us. They gave us a nice double bed room at 23rd floor and a colorful city view as we get here early in the evening. To sum it up, we had a comfortable stay. Breakfast are standard. I would say, this is a good hotel to stay if you intend to roam around the city. There are plenty of shopping malls and public market surrounded the hotel so it is real convinient for local shoppers or tourist.

Respite while waiting for night train to Lhasa

10.0

Very comfortable place to hang out during the day and recover after flights from US to Beijing to Xining, before boarding the overnight train to Lhasa. (Complimentary snacks and water.) Shopping center across the street (take the overpass) has a grocery store in the basement, which is a good place to buy food for the journey.

Modern hotel in centre of town

8.0

We only spent one night en route to Lhasa and are impressed with the good food served in the Chinese restaurant.

Great Location

8.0

We stayed two nights before travelling to Tibet. This hotel although a bit dated is in a central location, the rooms are clean and the bed comfortable. The staff are very helpful and friendly. The breakfast were fine and on a standard with all hotels we visited in China. We would recommend this hotel.