Yundian Star Boutique Hotel

We returned to the hotel after a great experience, however one must realise that the hotel of this budget type must take clients of various types to survive. In previous reviews I have praised the hotel staff and the general facilities, but for 2 nights we had screaming kids and family with their room doors open well after midnight. On this stay we also experienced a strong smell of smoke which didn't go away. Younger people may not be bothered by this.

I really enjoyed my stay at this hotel. The front desk manager was exceptionally friendly and helpful. Although the entrance to the hotel is not as inviting as other hotels, the room itself was very nice. It had all the amenities I would expect, including really nice (seemingly local) loose leaf tea to brew. The wifi was very strong and stable and easy to set up. I also appreciate that the shower had high pressure and hot water. The bed was comfortable too... with the kind of firm mattress that I prefer. I should note that the location of the hotel is in the modern part of Dali, which is about a 30 minute taxi ride from the old Dali town. If you really want to be close to the Old Town or have picturesque views of the lake, then you should probably choose a different hotel. But what I like about this hotel's location is that it's very near to the train station (I walked from the train station to the hotel with all of my suitcases in about 10-15 minutes; no problem). The hotel is also only about 10-15 walk from the lake, so if you intend to ride a bike around the lake then you can rent a bike near the hotel or near the lake park and then find your route from there. Also, there is a variety of good, affordable restaurants to choose from in the neighborhoods around the hotel, with better prices compared to the touristy restaurants in Old Dali. All in all, I found this hotel to be a good value.