2-Star Hotels in Shanxi, China

"An excellent stay that I have extended. The room is large and very clean with a very comfortable bed and sofa, and good views across the Taiyuan city centre. Location is excellent, being right next to a metro station and Taiyuan Railway Station, and a short walk from the main shopping and heritage area of the Taiyuan city centre. Service is friendly and efficient. The room is extremely quiet at night, and the only negative is that there is sometimes a bit of renovation noise in the daytime."

"The location is incredibly convenient, right in the heart of the city, making it easy to visit all the small attractions. Dining options nearby are plentiful and affordable. The night views are stunning, and there's even a light show right outside the main entrance. Plus, our room had a unique little courtyard, which was a lovely touch."

"This homestay is absolutely amazing to us. It is quiet in the middle of noisy. Our family is with children. Pingyao is the second stop. Compared with the previous homestay, this home is too cost-effective. It can be seen that it has been carefully built. From interior design to courtyard layout are exquisite and attentive. (I found the same wallpaper of Atour for his family), it is worth mentioning that his family has a very large viewing terrace, which directly has a panoramic view of the ancient city wall. The boss service is very intimate, and he also helped us to do a play guide, gave us a lot of help, check in and leave to help with luggage, plan to come to his parents to experience his suite next time."

"I originally booked a room without windows, but was upgraded to one with windows for free. The toilet is an electric toilet with a heating function, and it feels warm when you sit on it. The floor heating is also very warm, not only not cold but also a little warm. The sound insulation is good, and the environment is also good."

"This hostel has an excellent location with convenient transportation and plenty of great food options nearby. The rooms are clean and tidy, the beds are comfortable, and the common areas are spacious and bright. The owner and staff are very welcoming and always quick to help with any issues. I really enjoyed my stay here, met a lot of new friends, and I'll definitely be back next time."

"The check-in staffs are helpful and friendly especially one that assisted and co-ordinated with my pant which I had accidentally left at the previous hotel. Plus another staff assisted me with the arrival. Finally, I received my pants. I was delighted. Hotel room is clean & quiet. Location wise was just next to a metro station. Next to the hotel a small restaurant easy for food. Overall, a pleasant stay. In"

"The hotel is new (the TV screen protector hadn't even been removed yet) and the closets weren't fully set up. If you're arriving by car, you access the hotel via the second-level underground parking lot. Communication with the staff on Trip.com before arrival was excellent when I needed information. The rooms we chose were in the basement, but the hallway was lit by natural light through skylights. The owners don't speak English, but we managed to communicate using a translation app. They were very responsive and resolved any issues, even at midnight. The showers are a bit cramped; either the shower cabin isn't perfectly square, or in the other room, the space between the shower cabin and the sink is restricted. Housekeeping was done daily, and water bottles were provided. However, the toilet paper was supplied in very small quantities. If you ask at reception, they'll give you more, but it's always a hassle to have to go and ask when a normal amount could be provided initially. We only had one roll, which didn't seem full, regardless of whether you had a room for two or three people. The electrical outlets don't accommodate French plugs, similar to what you find in Shanghai and Beijing. There's no laundry service available. The location is good, in a new district that's still under construction. The alley leading to it at night is lovely, with the illuminated storefronts of the various houses. The hotel can arrange a paid taxi service between the station and the hotel for guests staying in the basement rooms. The rooms are well-equipped; only a few finishing touches, like bathroom caulking, are still needed."

"Our high-speed train arrived late and departed early, so staying here was incredibly convenient. We could see the hotel sign right from the high-speed rail station. You just follow the red pavement, cross the main road, and then turn right onto the hotel's street. When we checked in, there was a large group of retirees demanding free breakfast from the front desk, threatening to leave bad reviews if they didn't get it. We went out to grab some late-night food and they were still arguing, even making the young lady at the front desk cry. The next day, we walked past the front desk again and encountered two or more of them still yelling at passing staff. It was truly unbelievable; you shouldn't expect a 400-yuan experience from a 200-yuan hotel product. Our one-day trip to Linfen was great though – Hukou Waterfall, Lesser Western Heaven, and Guang Sheng Temple. It was a last-minute plan, and we were pleasantly surprised. Highly recommend it to everyone!"

"The Platino Hotel Taiyuan Railway Station West Square branch became my perfect sanctuary during my Shanxi trip. My first night in Taiyuan was at a different chain hotel. While I had chosen the room knowing its window situation, it turned out to be tiny, and the air conditioning blew directly on me. Adjusting the vents didn't make a difference, so I ended up turning it off and enduring a hot, restless night. By pure chance, I booked the Platino for my second night, and it was absolutely perfect: a spacious room, a spotless environment, the train station just a stone's throw away, and the entire hotel was wonderfully quiet. I finally got a fantastic night's sleep. What truly made the difference were the owners – an incredibly friendly couple who are meticulously attentive and genuinely thoughtful. They made such a lasting impression that even during the rest of my trip outside Taiyuan, I kept thinking about the hotel, knowing I'd stay there whenever I returned. The owner would proactively reach out, asking 'What time are you coming back today?' I, in turn, never hesitated to directly request a specific room, and as long as it didn't inconvenience other guests, they would graciously accommodate every single request. All in all, it was a fantastic experience. I'll definitely be staying at Platino again on my next visit to Taiyuan."