Choosing a good hotel in Datong can be a difficult task due to the large number of hotels that exist and because in Datong, many of the hotels are of doubtful quality or don’t accept foreigners. In this article, you will find a review of the best hotels in the city, whatever your budget may be.
If you are interested in the general idea of how to book hotels in China, you can read our recommendations here.
Reviews of Luxury Hotels (5 Star) in Datong
Yunzhong Yi Traditional Inn
Yunzhong Yi Traditional Inn is located at the West Side Datong Gulou West Street, and is one of best placed hotels in the area. This hotel has beautiful interiors and is in close proximity with city’s must-see attractions and is merely 5 km away from the Datong Railway Station. It offers facilities including Wi-Fi in public areas only, sight-seeing tours, a dedicated smoking area, and facilities for disabled. The hotel also provides you with airport transfers and is located 17 km from Yungang Grottoes and 25 km from Datong airport. The staff speaks fluent English and is very helpful towards guests.
Datong Howard Johnson Jindi Plaza
Datong Howard Johnson Jindi Plaza is a luxurious hotel that offers various amenities for a comfortable stay. The hotel is 3 km from the Datong Train Station and 9.9 km from the Datong Beijiazao Airport. It offers free Wi-Fi in all its rooms and the lobby area. It also features a fitness center, spa, sauna, indoor pool and massage center. The hotel staff speaks little English, however, is always amicable and responsive to guest queries. The city center is just 1 km from the hotel and other nearby attractions include the Shanhua Temple, Huayan Temple and Yungang Grottoes that are just a short walk away.
Holiday Inn Datong City Centre
Holiday Inn Datong City Centre is a perfectly named and located hotel right near the city center. This luxurious, yet affordable hotel provides beautiful views, tasty food, and many facilities. It has free Wi-Fi in rooms as well as the lobby. The hotel is in close proximity with the Zhifengtang, Red Banner Drug Store and Datong Jin Theater, and is 10 km away from the Datong Train Station. It provides facilities like indoor pool, spa, steamroom, fitness center, and special facilities for disabled people.
Reviews of Mid-range hotels in Datong
Datong Garden Hotel
Datong Garden Hotel is a mid-budget hotel located in the Datong City Center. It is 17 km from the Datong Airport and almost a 30 minute drive from the Datong Railway Station. The Bell Tower and the Nine Dragon Wall are located at a walking distance from the hotel. The Hanging Temples and Yunnan caves are also just a short drive away. The hotel offers free Wi-Fi in all rooms and in public areas. It has English speaking and helpful staff.
Datong Weidu International Hotel Datong
Datong Weidu International Hotel Datong is located at the heart of Datong and enjoys a wide range of facilities that ensure a pleasant stay. The Datong Train Station can be reached in 15 minutes by road and the Datong Airport is accessible within 30 minutes. Yungang Grottoes tourist spot is a 30 minute drive from the Weidu Hotel; other nearby places of attraction include Red Banner Drug Store, Zhifengtang and Datong Jin Theater. The hotel offers free Wi-Fi only in the hotel lobby, while the internet facility in the rooms is paid. Some of the amenities offered by the hotel include a fitness center, spa and sauna, indoor pool, steam room and other recreational facilities.
Datong Hong An International Hotel
Datong Hong An International Hotel is a mid budget hotel located 11.3 km from the Datong Beijiazo International airport in the Datong area. It features 218 well equipped rooms, with a salon, fitness center, indoor pool, spa, and valet parking. The hotel staff is warm and friendly; however, you may have difficulty in conversing with them as they do not speak proper English. The rooms do not have Wi-Fi, but you will get free Wi-Fi in the public areas. The hotel also offers free self parking. The Shanhua Temple is only a 24 min walk from the hotel, while other popular attractions like Huayan Temple is located 3 km from the hotel.
Reviews of Budget hotels in Datong
Jinjiang Inn Datong Zhenhua Street
Jinjiang Inn Datong Zhenhua Street is a budget hotel offering 105 comfortable and clean rooms with basic amenities. The staff does not speak proper English, but is always attentive and sensitive to guests needs. Staying at the ground level may get noisy because of the people and noise coming from the hotel’s hallway or outdoors. The hotel features a restaurant, serving Chinese cuisine, a smoking area, car park, elevator, and free Wi-Fi in public area only. The Datong Beijiazao International Airport is 11.5 km from the hotel and the closest attraction, Shanhua Temple is only 23 min walk from the hotel.
Jinjiang Inn Datong South Ring Bridge
Jinjiang Inn Datong South Ring Bridge is located only 7.4 km from the Datong International Airport and 3.3 km from Shanhua Temple. It features a business center, restaurant, smoking area, shops, concierge, and car park. Free Wi-Fi is available in all the rooms and public areas. The staff does not speak English, which may be a problem if you do not speak Mandarin at all. You can still expect some of the staff members trying to translate and understand English and help you with your queries.
Datong Youth Hostel
Datong Youth Hostel is a good budget hotel that offers private rooms and dormitory with free Wi-Fi. The rooms are clean and offer basic amenities to provide you with comfortable stay. In addition, the hotel offers laundry and ironing services, concierge and locker facilities. It is located only 1 km from the Datong city center and the Datong railway station is 3.7 km from the hotel. The Datong International Airport is 18.8 km away. Shanhua Monastery and Hualin Xintiandi Plaza are just a short walk from the hotel.
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