2-Star Hotels in Chongqing, China

This was my first time booking a hotel in Chongqing on my own. I wanted to be near Hongyadong with river views and easy access, so I found Beichen Riverview Hotel. The price was reasonable, and I didn't have high expectations, but the room completely exceeded them! I missed the closest parking lot, so I called the front desk. The lady there told me the Cangbai Road parking lot was cheaper and even came to meet me there personally. The room was clean and tidy, the bedding was high quality, and I got upgraded to a riverview king room – facing the big river felt amazing. The service attitude was excellent. It was a wonderful stay. I'll definitely recommend it to friends.

Top-notch view! ✨ Just checked out and I have to rave about this amazing guesthouse! The location is incredible, only a five-minute walk to the beach. Evening strolls watching the sunset were so therapeutic. The room was clean and cozy, and the smart home features were super convenient to use. The floor-to-ceiling windows framed the entire sea view perfectly, and waking up to the sun in the morning was pure bliss~ The owner even thoughtfully prepared local snacks and a travel guide. The value for money is absolutely fantastic, I'll definitely stay here again next time! 👍

It’s the best hostel I’ve been in so far. The owners are really friendly and provide you with some fresh homemade bread. The rooms and the amenities are clean and there are two sit down toilets. It’s close to the city centre, the night market and the metro. They also provide some helpful recommendations for restaurants and activities. Another big bonus is the rooftop terrace and the little balcony in the second floor. It’s a very social hostel and there is always something to do. I would really recommend this place!

Location: Few steps away from Xiaoshizi exit 9. A few minutes walk from Liberation Monument Plaza. The area has a lot of places to eat, drink and shop. Lawson is across the street. It’s easy to get a taxi from the area. The room: Spacious. Fairly clean. Bed and duvet was very comfortable. With x2 pillows - very comfortable. The view was a muddy river and run-down buildings. At night, some of the buildings have light in it. On our second night, the bridge was also lit. In room: - Top loader washing machine. Doesnt dry clothes properly as it’s only got a spinner. There’s a clothes stand + few hangers. - Kettle, x2 small bottle of water, small fridge (clean and no odour) - Shower: Water pressure and temperature was great. Was provided with towels and slippers. - Bath tub - clean. We didnt use it. Communication with the owner was easy via wechat. Owner was very responsive. The thing we didnt like was the entrance, lift and corridor leading to the room. It was quite the dungeon. The reception area of the building was run-down and dirty. The corridor outside the room leading to the lifts was scary. Once inside the room, we felt safe and comfortable.

I highly recommend staying at this hotel! It is right at the very center of downtown Chongqing. Any place you might want to visit is a short walk away or a short walk to the metro station! The hotel is clean and the room is supercool with a view of all the city skyscrapers. The hotel staff is super friendly and accomodating, we enjoyed seeing them every morning and evening! As for Chongqing, if you're traveling through China and you've already had your share of 'old towns' in other cities, as charming and pretty as they may be, they are always super busy and kind of end up looking the same. This is why I highly recommend switching Ciqikou in your planning to doing the 'Chonqging mountain city walkway' starting at dashiangba water system (so you can walk downhill) and getting lost in the narrow alleys with stairs and shops, this will give you a REAL ancient city vibe, full of young people and small shops. I also highly recommend going to longmenhou old street and Xiaohao lane. These were the absolute highlights of our stay in Chongqing! Right across the hotel is the Chongqing tea theatre with lots of food options. If you take the escalator upstairs and look to your left, there is a buffet restaurant with sooo much good food, we had breakfast there twice (you pay based on how heavy your platter is) and we really enjoyed it, very cheap for good amounts of meat and vegetables!

This place is unbeatable! The room is super close to Jiaochangkou Metro Station, making transportation incredibly convenient. The building is less than 100 meters in a straight line from the subway exit. There's more than one entrance to the building, so it's more convenient to communicate in advance after booking. The lady at reception helped us upgrade to a river-view room, and the view was absolutely beautiful! 🌹 The room was spacious enough, very close to many must-visit attractions, and the facilities were comprehensive, making it a great experience for a family trip. There are multiple food streets right outside, so dining is super convenient. It's also very close to Jiefangbei, Shibatidang, and Shanched Budao, all within easy walking distance. The service experience was just as good; disposable amenities in the room were replenished very promptly. Luggage storage after check-out was seamless. It's a great choice I'd recommend to friends.

The room was spacious. I mentioned my room upgrade privilege to the front desk and was upgraded to a river-view room. From the 14th floor, I could see the river, though there were quite a few obstructions; a higher floor might offer a better view (though my reservation notes were completely ignored). Noise insulation is the biggest issue, as neither the walls nor the windows block out sound well. The next morning before check-out, while I was still sleeping, someone knocked on the door and then opened it to start cleaning without waiting for permission...

The room was incredibly clean and even had a large fridge, perfect for chilling watermelon! Highly recommended!!! Everyone should consider staying here. It’s fantastic. **Facilities:** Automatic washing machine **Cleanliness:** Tidy and organized **Environment:** Beautiful **Service:** Excellent attitude.

We were actually looking at other hotels, but ended up staying here because of the exceptional service. They personally escorted us up to view the rooms and even provided afternoon tea. The front desk service was fantastic, the room was very clean and hygienic, and it was quite quiet at night. The facilities and amenities were also of high quality. We had a very satisfying stay and have already recommended it to our friends.

A Disappointing Stay – The Photos Don’t Reflect Reality Unfortunately, our stay at this apartment was disappointing from the moment we arrived. There were several issues that made the experience much less comfortable than we had expected. Here are the main points I would like to highlight: 1. Extremely poor sound insulation. You can hear practically everything from the neighbouring apartments, including footsteps and any objects being dropped upstairs. Even ordinary noises can be loud enough to wake you up during the night. 2. A very noisy refrigerator. The refrigerator is small, but surprisingly loud. If you plan to keep anything in it overnight, be prepared for a very uncomfortable night, as the constant noise makes it difficult to sleep. 3. The apartment looks much better in the photos than it does in reality. The listing pictures make the room appear spacious and large, but in reality, it is quite small. The photos also appear to have been edited. The apartment itself is in a rather worn and neglected condition, with patched-up walls, no decorative touches, and an overall lack of care. 4. A beautiful view spoiled by dirty windows. The apartment has a lovely view, but unfortunately, the windows are so dirty that they obstruct it and spoil the overall impression. 5. Poor-quality shampoo and shower gel. The toiletries provided are of very poor quality. They barely lather and make it difficult to wash properly. The shampoo also leaves your hair tangled. If you decide to stay here, I strongly recommend bringing your own shampoo and shower gel. 6. A huge number of mosquitoes. We understand that the owners cannot control everything when it comes to insects, but the hole in the door provides an easy way for mosquitoes to get inside. There were already quite a lot of them when we first arrived, and their presence made the stay even more uncomfortable. Overall, this apartment was a real disappointment. While the view has potential, the condition of the property, the misleading impression created by the photos, the noise, the cleanliness issues significantly affected our experience. I hope the owners will address these issues, as the apartment could offer a much better experience with proper maintenance and attention to detail. Unfortunately, based on our experience, I would not choose to stay here again.