Cari Hotel 2-Star di Changsha

This was an excellent place to stay in Changsha, better than we could have expected. We visited in December and the heating from the air conditioner was enough to keep the room warm. The bathroom is modern, and even has heating above the shower. Both the room itself and the bathroom were very clean. We were on the third floor so we did not get bothered by any sound from the street. I am a very light sleeper but I did not wake up from anything. There are a few open air lounges around the building, most with a roof to protect from the rain, which were nice to sit and eat breakfast. The best thing about the room however is the bed. It is spacious (I think a king size) and so, so comfortable. There is a laundry facility but we didn't use this on our trip. They don't have a dryer machine but they do have a clothes line to dry clothes on. The owner spoke with us through WeChat and gave us recommendations on places to eat (a huge list, maybe 40 different places!) and checked if we needed room cleaning every day, and provided extra water bottles. The aunties at the hotel are all friendly. The location is really good, 5-7 mins walk from Peyuanqiao subway, and just one stop from Wuyi Square on line 1. It is also about 40mins on the subway or 30mins taxi to ChangshaNan Station (high-speed rail) and about 45mins subway from the airport. The hotel is on a quiet side street, the main street is very much a local, non-touristy street, which was nice, with a friendly uncle selling breakfast in the morning and many stalls and restaurants nearby. By the station you also have bigger chain shops and restaurants if this is what you prefer. The only thing to improve for me is that a coat hanger would be useful so we can hang up our coat somewhere. I love Changsha, my favourite city in China, and I think this hotel will become my go-to the next time I am back to visit!

Saya pergi ke Wuhan, Zhangjiajie, Shanghai, dan perhentian terakhir saya ialah Changsha. Harganya adalah sama di semua destinasi, dan walaupun tiada satu pun yang teruk, Lihang B&B adalah yang terbaik!!! Lihatlah biliknya – ia sangat besar dan sangat selesa! Dan lokasinya sangat hebat! Ia berhampiran 51 Square, Huangxing Pedestrian Street, Pozi Street dan Chaozong Street – semuanya dalam jarak 10 minit berjalan kaki.

+ spacious room, simple chic design. Clean toilet, strong shower power. - had an unfortunate flushing problem and had to ask the housekeeper for help. She was helpful, sharing that it is a common issue as the pipes simply aren't built for flushing large quantities at once. + double pillows and a full length mirror! Wonderful. +/- location is great as its located along the main road of wuyi square, however there is no direct road access to the hotel and you will need to walk a distance (slightly uphill and past a gate, see pic) to the entrance of the hotel, which is ironically located behind the building. It was confusing when we first arrived but got the hang of it quickly. - as the location is quite central and close to the bustle of the streets, it can get abit noisy (even in the morning, stores open early and promoters get right to work) - this hotel is by province standards, pretty good and sufficient for a holiday stay but is not at the level of nation wide standards. + the staff (housekeeping & front desk) were all helpful and kind. We had deliveries to the hotel and they helped us with some problems we encountered. Tip: there is a locker right outside the hotel and alot of our parcels got directed there unfortunately (not sure why) there is a charge if it is not collected within a day so plan your deliveries properly to avoid this. + staff were responsive over wechat and mostly use it to communicate with you during your stay. There seems to be another hotel that is within the same building (common in china) and there is a resturant with its backdoor entrance leading in from the lobby entrance area. Upon check out, the staff were insistent for me to do a review for them, which I said I would do on my own but they did try to send me a copy-paste review complete with pictures. They weren't too pushy, just politely declined it. Overall a decent hotel within expectations. Taken with a pinch of salt in exchange for the wonderful accessibility and location.

My stay was disappointing due to the poor condition and maintenance of the room. There were visible damages on the walls, unfinished patchwork, and signs of moisture damage near the window, which raised hygiene concerns. The flooring also felt worn, and the cabinet interior appeared neglected. The apartment and size was fantastic for family, but the maintenance was lacking. On the positive note, the staff were helpful and responsive, and the hotel is conveniently located.

The girl with the glasses who runs the front desk should rule the world. She works very hard, is very kind, and very attentive. This is our second stay at this hotel and both times she even did our laundry for us. Please give her a raise! We were amazed we could get this done for free and the hotel itself is very nice, clean, and convenient. The location is fantastic, the price is cheap for how nice the place is, and as I mentioned, the service is incredible. I would definitely stay here again.

My trip got cut short due to family emergency but my parent stayed at Xiangyu Xiangyue Apartment not too long ago and recommended this place so I am writing this on their behalf as they did not had the chance to do it. Location: The location is excellent — right beside IFS and within walking distance to Taiping Street, Wuyi Square Station, shopping malls, food streets, cafés, and convenience stores. Super convenient for both day and night activities. Apartment Condition: The room was clean, modern, and spacious compared to standard hotel rooms. The bed was comfortable, the shower had good water pressure, and the air-conditioning worked well. The apartment comes with basic amenities like a small fridge and kettle, which is great for longer stays. Building & Check-in: Since it’s an apartment-style stay, the entrance is inside a commercial building. Check-in was smooth and the host provided clear instructions, but first-time visitors may need to look around a bit to find the correct lift lobby. Service: The host was responsive and polite. Communication was easy, and they were helpful when I needed directions and recommendations. Noise Level: Because it’s in the busiest part of Changsha, some street noise can be heard at night — typical for such a central location. If you’re sensitive, you may want to request a higher floor. Overall: A great choice if you want convenience, modern comfort, and a prime location right next to IFS. It’s ideal for travellers who enjoy shopping, nightlife, and easy access to transportation.

Bed was comfy however we had issues with checking in and air conditioning. We initially dropped our bags off at midday - and were told that our room was not ready yet as check in isn’t until 2pm - which was completely fair enough. However we came back at 2pm and were told that the room was still not clean - and we had to wait in the (very small) hotel lobby for 20 minutes while they sorted it out. When we finally got into our room it was very hot and we found that there was no remote for the air conditioning- we asked at reception and the lady told us that they would find us a remote for it later. When we come back in the evening there is still no remote in the room and we are told to use an app on our phone to control the aircon - which doesn’t work. The room only had a window that opened into the hallway so we were unable to get any fresh air to cool the room down and thus it was very warm. The window being into the hallway also meant that we could hear absolutely everything outside which made it difficult to sleep. The lady at the front desk was friendly however she seemed overworked and unable to cater to all the guests - perhaps the hotel is understaffed? Bed was comfy enough but we wouldn’t stay here again. Room was also missing a kettle and a remote for the tv - and we also booked a room with a washer/ dryer which was not present in the room.

The hotel room looked very different from the pictures shown online. The carpet and furniture were very old, and the bathroom has a lot of mould on the wall. I only stayed for one night because I had cancelled my original hotel due to its inconvenient location. When I returned to the hotel at night, my access card did not work and I could not open the door. There was no one at the front counter, so I had to call the staff. When the staff arrived, he explained that the receptionist had forgotten to activate my access card. When I checked in the hotel the door was actually opened and the staff said it was left opened to allow air circulation. I called a second time after noticing there was no shampoo or body wash in the bathroom. The staff informed me that they had replaced them with small packaged toiletries placed on the table. However, I later realised that one of the shampoo packets was already empty and appeared to have been used. The lift also seemed poorly maintained. At one point, it stopped unexpectedly on the 11th floor even though I had selected the 1st floor. I had to get out and change to another lift. Overall, this hotel is only suitable for a short one-night stay if you do not have other options as it still considered cheap and it is quite near to the railway station and it takes less than 15 min to walk from the hotel to the railway station.

I got Ctrip.com service centre at Changsha Huanghua Airport to advise me how to contact Sycamore Tree Hotel to pick me up and I managed to contact Sycamore Tree Hotel Uncle Liu to pick me up at column C6. The exit is next to the Ctrip.com service centre of the airport and there are long queues of cars awaiting to pick up guests at the airport. Sycamore Tree Hotel is an hourly-rated hotel that allows guests to stay up to seven hours a day or to the next day. It has a three-hours room stay package for guests who are transitting to another city on the same day but since Trip.com is selling the room based on per day basis, I paid less than $30 to stay until 8 pm on the same day. To kill time, under my request, Uncle Liu chaufferred me to two plane-spotting sites around the Changsha airport for plane photography at a return fee of 150 RMB from 2.30 pm to 5.30 pm, including Gao'an Village Committee Building and the premises around Hunan General Aviation Building. This fee includes the driver's waiting time. Uncle Liu has very good knowledge on plane-spotting and I recommend plane-spotters to stay in this hotel if their purpose of visiting Changsha is plane-spotting. Uncle Liu quipped that he also can bring guests to Zhangjiajie in Hunan. While the staff of Sycamore Tree Hotel is friendly, I would like to comment that the room allocated to me has no window, no regular-size table for me to write on paper and no chair. It takes a long time for the room to turn cool after switching on the air-conditioner. The toilet-cum-bathroom only has the small bath towel for body wiping purpose. Overall, the room is worse than the single room of Toyoko Inn. Despite the insufficiencies in the room, I recommend this hotel for staff friendliness, airport pick-up/drop-off services and local transport service. For breakfast and other meals, there is the bun shop next door and the noodles restaurant of one minute walk away from the hotel. For recreation, there is the games machine outside the hotel. I will stay at Sycamore Tree Hotel again if there were another opportunity of an onward flight at night from Changsha to another city airport.

This service hotel has everything a family needs. Great food and attractions all around. The owner was communicative and helped us find the correct entry way late into the night. Note, WeChat and Chinese communication is likely required to obtain pin entry and unit information.