Listening to the distant Hohhot, staying comfortably at the Crowne Plaza

The sense of security in a strange city needs to be provided by familiar brand hotels. Basically, in the past cities, I have always preferred the InterContinental brand, purely out of personal stubbornness of a person with choice difficulties. Thus, the Crowne Plaza Hotel in the center became my top choice. Since this stay will be relatively long, I focused on searching for nearby amenities, such as social dining, attractions, supermarkets, etc. In the nearby living area, there is a Hualian Supermarket downstairs, and it is a 5-15 minute walk to attractions like Xilituzhao, Dazhao Temple, and Wuta Temple. A five-minute walk to Shaomai Street, a taxi starting fare or a 15-minute walk to the famous Kuanzhai Alley (Hui Minority Food Street), and downstairs is Qingcheng Park. A commercial street similar to Beijing's Xidan is also within walking distance. Besides convenience, I don't know how else to describe it. Let's talk about the hotel experience first. Indeed, professionals do professional things. The first person to serve me upon entering the hotel was a young man from the concierge department. He was polite, smiled, and didn't talk much, making me, an introvert, feel comfortable. The young lady who checked me in not only introduced the hotel facilities but also provided some simple information about nearby amenities based on my long stay. It is said that the entire leather background wall in the hotel lobby is Hermes, and many detailed ornaments in the corridors are also Hermes elements, especially the Hermes scarves as wall decorations in the top floor elevator hall. The sense of security was actually felt from the moment I entered the hotel. From the lobby to the elevator and the room, it was the familiar fragrance. Each brand has its unique fragrance. The room mattress, toiletries, drinking water, slippers, and other details are all according to the group's standards. The smart toilet is convenient and functional. Breakfast is in the Chao Restaurant on the first floor, with a rich variety. In addition to standard foods, there are also local specialties such as milk tea, various cheeses, shaomai, and lamb offal soup. There are many choices. It is worth mentioning that the dairy products here are genuinely good, with a visible layer of milk skin on the hot milk. For people with weak stomachs, hotel meals are crucial. Basically, every meal was arranged in the hotel. The Chinese restaurant Cai Feng Lou on the fourth floor, I like the window seats. It's mostly 'one-person meals,' choosing one or two dishes each time. The restaurant staff are enthusiastic but not overly so, maintaining a good sense of boundaries. They provided recommendations when I was having difficulty choosing, which was very timely. The attached pictures are just a part; I have many more 'phone-first' dishes. On weekends, the lobby bar offers a single-person afternoon tea voucher, with a piece of cake, a latte, a phone, or a book. An afternoon is never enough, whether it's raining or windy, I always want to stop and rest for a while. The top-floor gym and the highest infinity pool in Hohhot are suitable for taking photos (because I am a 'landlubber').