Datong Garden Hotel

In the heart of Datong, the Garden Hotel makes a comfortable base from which to explore the city’s many attractions including the old city walls, Huayan Temple and Nine Dragon Screen, one of the finest and largest spirit walls in China. What’s more, Datong is the gateway to one of China’s most incredible Buddhist treasures, the Yungang Caves, as well as the Hanging Monastery, the world’s oldest wooden pagoda. Built around a large inner courtyard, the hotel offers spacious accommodation, onsite dining, a fitness centre, massage and treatment spa, along with chess and table tennis facilities. The hotel is around 16-kilometres from the airport and the city’s most popular attractions are within a 10-minute walk.

There are 108 generously-sized rooms and suites, some of which include a balcony overlooking the inner courtyard. The styling is traditional Chinese with dark woods, red and gold textiles and large panoramic windows. Standard amenities include air-conditioning, Wi-Fi, en-suite bathroom with separate bathtub and shower, flat-screen satellite TV, workspace, seating area, safe, minibar and fridge. There are a range of accommodation options including a Deluxe Business Suite which features an open-plan living and working space, as well as a Family Room. Both Chinese and Western cuisine is available and options include a Brazilian barbeque served up by the Brazilian chefs. Both buffet and a la carte are offered and the buffet breakfast is extremely popular. A lovely activity after a day of sightseeing is afternoon tea served in the inner courtyard. There is an onsite fitness centre with table tennis, a chess room, sauna and spa with massage facilities, useful to relieve aching and travel weary muscles. Offering excellent value and a prime location in Datong, the Garden Hotel is recommended for those wishing to explore this cultural and historic area.