Zen Tea Experience at Jingyu Hotel, Zhengzhou

Location 📍 Address: Northeast corner of the intersection of Zhongzhou Avenue and Huanghe Road, Jinshui District, 7th Building of Jincheng Times Square, East Wing 🚇 Transportation: 2-minute walk from Exit C of Yaozhai Station on Metro Line 5, adjacent to CBD Convention Center and Dennis 7-Day Mall Core Experience Highlights 1️⃣ New Chinese Zen Aesthetics - Renovated in 2020, incorporating tea culture into design: ink paintings hanging in the lobby, green porcelain decorations in corridors, rooms primarily in natural wood tones with bamboo lampshades and simple bedding, bamboo scrolls of the Heart Sutra at bedside, creating an elegant atmosphere. - Hidden surprise: Rooms equipped with WeChat smart control system for one-touch control of lights/curtains/AC, blending tradition with modernity. 2️⃣ Immersive Tea Culture Experience - Independent tea room on the 6th floor offering local Henan teas such as Tieguanyin and Xinyang Maojian, served with coarse pottery teaware and bamboo tea trays. - Service details: Staff actively demonstrate the "Phoenix Nodding Three Times" brewing technique, and complimentary herbal fruit tea is delivered to rooms in the evening. 3️⃣ Comprehensive Functional Facilities - Laundry room: Self-service with one front-loading washer, one dryer, and one semi-automatic washing machine; detergent/fabric softener available free of charge (Tip: avoid peak hours from 8-10pm). - Gym: Though compact, equipped with treadmill, elliptical machine, and dumbbell set; walls display looping Tai Chi instructional videos. Service Warmth 🔥 Notable Hospitality Moments - Front desk presents "Three Treasures of Henan" gift set at check-in (Xinzheng dates, Xinyang Maojian tea samples, Kaifeng peanut cake) - Umbrellas loaned without deposit; upon return, staff joke, "As long as you came back, we don't mind about the umbrella" Pain Points and Suggestions ❗ Elevator Heat Issue Only one elevator for six floors; temperature exceeds 30°C during summer peak hours (8-9am/6-7pm). Suggestions: - Travel during off-peak hours or use stairs (vintage lantern corridors are photo-worthy) 📸 Photo Spots: - Giant dry landscape bonsai in the lobby (best shooting time: when afternoon light slants in) - 3rd floor corner with Song Dynasty Ru kiln celadon vase under spotlights Summary As a representative of Zhengzhou's local zen-inspired hotels, Jingyu embodies "hidden tranquility in the city" through its details. Though the elevator issue is a minor drawback, the warm service and aesthetic design make up for any imperfections. Recommended for business travelers (near convention center) and cultural photography enthusiasts. Try the "Tea Charm Room"