I've stayed at countless budget hotels, but this one in Harbin makes me want to settle down there!

My stay at the Ritz-Carlton Harbin 📍 Address: R&F Center, 660 Youyi West Road Pros👍 Great location: It's by the river, about 4 km from Central Street, 5 km from Sun Island, 6 km from the Baroque Street, and 7 km from the Ice and Snow World. It's about a 15-minute drive to these places, so it's convenient to get around🚗. Facilities and decor: Opened in 2021, the hotel has new facilities and stylish white American-style decor🎨. Great views: The hotel is on floors 38–54, offering panoramic views of the river and city. The views are even more stunning in winter🌃. Great service: The reception staff are friendly, check-in is efficient, breakfast is complimentary, and the service is responsive. The breakfast dishes are replenished before the restaurant closes🥪. Great rooms: The 52 m² full river view room on the 50th floor is spacious, with beautiful river views from the floor-to-ceiling windows. The minibar is well-stocked, and there's a coffee machine, bathtub, and high-quality bathrobes🛁. Convenient transport: It's easy to get a taxi, and there are buses nearby that go to Jiangbei and the city center🚌. Cons👎 Small lobby: The lobby on the first floor is cramped and not very grand😔. No fruit platter: Most 5-star hotels offer welcome fruit, but this one doesn't, which is a bit disappointing🍎. Limited breakfast: The breakfast is good, but there are few hot dishes and local specialties🍜. Poor surroundings: Although the location is good, the surrounding area is run-down. It's in an old district by the bridge, so you'll need to take a taxi to get around🚕.