Jixi's BEST Hotel? 🤫 Hanting Hotel Railway Station Review!
Okay, buckle up buttercups, because we're diving headfirst into the… well, let's just say “experience” that is the Jixi Hanting Hotel Railway Station. Buckle up, because this isn't your polished travel blog review; this is real, unfiltered, and probably a little bit chaotic. And I'm not even sure if it qualifies as "BEST" – the title feels a bit…aspirational, doesn't it? Let's get into it, shall we?
Jixi Hanting Hotel Railway Station: My Brain Dump
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Accessibility: The Great Unknown
Okay, so "accessible" is a loaded term, and based on my stay? Hmm. Wheelchair accessible? That's a definite maybe. There's an elevator (thank the heavens!), and the main entrance seemed okay. But the hallways inside… let's just say they were tight. I didn’t see any ramps or obvious features for someone with significant mobility issues. I'm going to be brutally honest: I didn't have a wheelchair to test this, and relying on online photos (which can be misleading) feels wrong. But based on the lay of the land… proceed with caution. I would say that this hotel does not have strong accessibility features, so please do your research beforehand.
Internet, Internet, Internet: A Love-Hate Relationship
Alright, let's talk connectivity. Free Wi-Fi in all rooms? Yes! Glorious, blessed yes. But. But… it was the kind of Wi-Fi that threatened to drop out at the mere thought of a cat video. Internet access – LAN? Possibly, I didn’t even see the option. I focused all my energy on wrestling with the (free, mind you!) Wi-Fi. Let’s just say the connection was patchy. I tried streaming a movie once. It took about 20 minutes to buffer the intro. So, pack your patience, and maybe download some movies ahead of time. Wi-Fi in public areas: Yes, also free and also just… unreliable.
Cleanliness and Safety: The Sanitization Tango
Okay, this is where things get… interesting. Room Sanitization Opt-Out Available? I didn't see an opt-out button. Rooms sanitized between stays? I hope so! Anti-viral cleaning products? They said so. Daily disinfection in common areas? Again, they said so. Honestly, the room looked clean. Fresh sheets, tidy bathroom. But, you know, a little bit of paranoia is probably a healthy thing when you’re travelling, no matter the circumstances.
The Food Situation: A Culinary Adventure… or Maybe Not
Alright, listen, I'm not exactly a food snob. But let me paint you a picture. Asian breakfast, and Western breakfast listed? I thought it might be like a continental buffet? No, there was no buffet. It was set menu; Chinese and Western, and I chose Western. It was… well, it was a Breakfast Takeaway Service, and tasted like it. I had a pre-packaged, mass-produced ham and cheese sandwich. Not exactly the culinary highlight of my trip.
Dining, Drinking, and Snacking
The restaurants are down there and I was not prepared to be thrilled. There was no bar. The coffee shop was the morning counter at the front. I felt like I needed a Bottle of Water just based on all the tension I felt trying to find a decent meal. The Snack Bar did not seem terribly exciting either.
The room service [24-hour] was tempting, but the last thing I saw on the menu was something involving gelatinous chicken in a soup. I decided it was worth the risk to explore a nearby street for some local food. I can't say I felt safe about safe dining setups.
Services and Conveniences: A Mixed Bag
Daily housekeeping? Yes, and they were surprisingly efficient. Air conditioning in public area? Yeah, it was fine. Concierge? Not that I noticed. Currency exchange? No, so be prepared. Elevator? YES! Thank the gods! Facilities for disabled guests? See the accessibility section above. Food delivery? Probably – but I didn’t try it. Laundry service? I didn’t need it. Luggage storage? Yes. Smoking area? Yep.
Available in all rooms:
Here's a laundry list of what was – supposedly – in the rooms;
- Air conditioning: Yeah, the air was… there.
- Alarm clock: Check.
- Bathroom phone: Why?
- Bathtub: Nope.
- Blackout curtains: Yes. Saved me from the morning sun.
- Closet: Standard.
- Coffee/tea maker: In the room. Not sure if it was of top quality.
- Complimentary tea: Yes!
- Daily housekeeping: Yes.
- Desk: Yes.
- Extra long bed: Surprisingly long.
- Free bottled water: Bless them.
- Hair dryer: Functioning.
- High floor: My room was on a high floor, offering great views.
- In-room safe box: Not that I saw.
- Interconnecting room(s) available: Probably not.
- Internet access – LAN: Forget about it, it's barely there.
- Internet access – wireless: Yep! Free. But see above.
- Ironing facilities: Didn't check.
- Laptop workspace: Desk did the job.
- Linens: Clean.
- Mini bar: Nope.
- Mirror: Yes.
- Non-smoking: Yes.
- On-demand movies: Didn't see any.
- Private bathroom: Yes.
- Reading light: Check.
- Refrigerator: Yes!
- Safety/security feature: Yes.
- Satellite/cable channels: Yep.
- Scale: Nope.
- Seating area: Yes.
- Separate shower/bathtub: Shower only.
- Shower: Check.
- Slippers: Yes.
- Smoke detector: Hopefully.
- Socket near the bed: Yes.
- Sofa: No.
- Soundproofing: Not the best in the world.
- Telephone: Yes.
- Toiletries: Basic.
- Towels: Clean.
- Umbrella: Nope
- Visual alarm: No.
- Wake-up service: Yes, by phone.
- Wi-Fi [free]: Yes. But see above.
- Window that opens: Yes, thank god!
Things to Do & Ways to Relax
- Fitness center: (Laughs nervously). Nope.
- Massage, Spa, Sauna, Pool with view, Steamroom, Swimming pool Nope. This isn’t a luxury resort.
- Fitness center, Gym/fitness: There was not even the suggestion of it.
For the Kids:
I did not see any kids, or kids facilities.
C'est Moi!
I'm not kidding, staying here was a thing. It was a hotel. You have a bed, and it was clean. The staff were polite, albeit not overly communicative (language barriers, you know?). Do I recommend it? It depends. If you need a conveniently located, reasonably priced hotel near the railway station? And you aren't expecting luxury? Then, yes, it will do. But if you’re looking for a spa, or a gourmet dining experience, well… maybe look elsewhere. Just pack some snacks, and maybe a portable Wi-Fi hotspot. And try not to expect too much. Consider this review your warning – and your permission to embrace the glorious chaos of the Jixi Hanting Railway Station Hotel experience.
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Alright, buckle up, buttercups, because we're diving headfirst into my chaotic adventure in Jixi! It's less "meticulously planned travel itinerary" and more "scrapbook of questionable decisions and questionable dumplings." But hey, that's life, right?
Hanting Hotel Jixi Railway Station: My "Base of Operations" (God, I Hope It's Clean)
Okay, so this is where the mostly organized chaos started: Hanting Hotel, right by the Jixi Railway Station. My main thought going in? "Please. God. Let the bed not be a suspicious shade of beige." Thankfully, it wasn’t. It was… well, it was a bed. And for the price, I wasn't expecting the Ritz. The location is awesome, though. Seriously, get off the train and you're practically in the lobby. Winning!
Day 1: Arrival and the Quest for Edible Food (and Avoiding Meltdowns)
14:00 - Arrive at Jixi Railway Station: Okay, so the train journey? Don't even get me started. Let's just say I got a bit… intimate with a snoring stranger. The Chinese train system is a world unto itself! But, hey, I'm here!
14:30 - Check into Hanting and Unpack (or Try To): The first thing I did? Flung my bag onto the bed, stared blankly at the room for a moment, and then realized I had no idea where the outlets were. Typical. Also, unpacking in a tiny room is its own special kind of Tetris.
15:00 - Lunch: The Search for Something That Won't Kill Me (Probably): My stomach was already screaming. Armed with a phrasebook and a prayer, I ventured out. Found a small, unassuming noodle shop. The menu? All Mandarin. My translation skills? Basic. Ordered something that looked vaguely like dumplings. They were… interesting. Texturally complex. The "sauce"? Possibly a nuclear substance. But I ate them anyway. Survival mode, people!
16:00 - Stroll Around the Area: Okay, so I wandered around, getting my bearings. Jixi is a bustling, if slightly gritty, town. Lots of people, lots of scooters. The air smelled faintly of coal smoke. I felt like I was on a set for some gritty, low-budget crime drama. I loved it!
18:00 - Dinner: Another Culinary Adventure (or Disaster): Found a restaurant that, based on the pictures (thank God for pictures!), seemed to have some promising-looking stir-fries. Disaster struck again. I ordered something that looked delectable! And it was…until I bit into a chili pepper the size of my thumb. My mouth was a furnace! I legitimately thought my taste buds were going to stage a revolt. Cue a frantic search for water, and looking a right fool doing it.
19:30 - Collapse Back at the Hotel & Journaling (and Crying a Little): Okay, so I’m not gonna lie: I was exhausted. Food coma, culture shock… it all hit me. I flopped onto the bed, wrote in my journal (mostly about how I was gonna need a lot of antacids), and may or may not have shed a tear or two. Hey, travel is hard! Don’t let the Instagram photos fool you.
Day 2: The Lake That Almost Broke Me (But Didn’t Quite)
08:00 - Breakfast: Breakfast is served! At least something close to it: Went to the cafe next door. I ordered what I thought was…toast. Nope. It was a deep-fried, oily, bread-shaped thing. Ate half. Victory?
09:00 - Journey to Lake Jingpo: A Day Trip of Beauty and Trepidation: Okay, so I'd heard Lake Jingpo was beautiful. And it is! Stunning! But getting there? That’s a whole different story. The bus ride was… lively. Let's just say elbows were involved. And the air conditioning? Non-existent. I was melting.
11:00 - Arrival at Lake Jingpo and The Majesty that almost made me forget I was sweating : The lake itself was incredible. Huge, with craggy cliffs and lush green forests spilling down to the water. The air was cool and fresh. I took a gazillion photos. I wanted to stay forever. It was one of the most beautiful places I’d seen.
12:00 - Lunch by the Lake (and a Near-Disaster with Chopsticks): This is where it gets interesting… or, well, messy. Imagine me, fumbling with chopsticks, trying to eat…something that looked vaguely like fish. I dropped the whole thing. I mean, it went everywhere. The poor waiter looked mortified. I was mortified. But the fish? It was delicious. It was, as they say, "good with the hot sauce."
13:00 - Boat Ride on the Lake: The boat ride was magical. We drifted across the still water, the mountains rising all around us. The sun was shining. All was right with the world. This part of the day was a dream.
15:00 - The (Long, Exhausting) Return Trip: Buses, trains, everything. I was already dreaming of my bed.
18:00 - Dinner back in Jixi: More dumplings! (What was I thinking?): Back to the small noodle place. I was craving comfort, and I knew what to expect with the dumplings. I got the same ones. They were the same. I was happy.
19:00 - Relaxing, writing, and avoiding thinking about packing, but then…: I started looking at my pictures. Seriously, Lake Jingpo was worth the trip, even if I almost lost my lunch at lunch.
Day 3: Departure and the Sweet Taste of Freedom?
08:00 - Breakfast (The Last Stand): I'm actually not sure if I ate breakfast that day. It was probably something questionable. Honestly, I just wanted to get out of there.
09:00 - Check Out of Hanting (Goodbye, Beige Bed!): The check-out process was surprisingly smooth. A small victory!
10:00 - Last-Minute Souvenir Shopping (and More Dumplings): Okay, so I realized I hadn’t bought any souvenirs! Ran around like a mad person, grabbed some keychains and some dodgy-looking tea. And, yep, you guessed it: I snuck in one last dumpling run. For sentimental reasons, of course.
11:00 - Head to the Train Station and Prepare (aka, Panic a Little): Waiting for the train… I was exhausted, exhilarated, and already missing the chaos of Jixi. Weird, right?
12:00 - Train Departure and Reflections (and the lingering taste of dumplings): The train pulled out and I was thinking about all that happened. The food, the people, the sheer, glorious mess of it all. Jixi… it was something. I’d remember it forever. And who knows? Maybe I'd be back for more dumplings someday. I was starting to feel the lack of them already.
So, there you have it. My Jixi adventure. It wasn't perfect. It wasn't always pretty. But it was real. And that, my friends, is what traveling is all about. Now if you’ll excuse me, I need a nap.
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Hanting Hotel Railway Station, Jixi - You *Really* Wanna Know? My Honest, Messy Take.
So, is Hanting Railway Station in Jixi, like, *actually* a good hotel? Or just another cheap Chinese hotel adventure? (Please, I'm desperate for a decent night's sleep!)
Okay, listen, "good" is a relative term here. It's Jixi. Let's be real. BUT... Hanting Railway *wasn't* a complete disaster. Emphasis on WASN'T. I mean, I've stayed in places that smelled faintly of… well, let's just say things I wouldn't want in my luggage, let alone my nostrils. This place? It didn't *actively* offend. That's a win, right?
If you're expecting the Ritz? Honey, you're in the wrong city. If you're expecting... a bed, a bathroom, and (hopefully) a functioning air conditioner? Then, yeah, Hanting might just work for you. MIGHT.
What about the location? Is it, you know, *near* the actual train station? Because I REALLY don't want to lug my suitcase a mile.
Oh, the location. The *raison d'être* of this hotel, truly. Yep, it's practically *attached* to the railway station. Like, stumble-out-of-the-train, blink a couple of times to adjust to Jixi air, and BAM! Hanting. You're there. It's ridiculously convenient. Which, believe me, after a 12-hour train journey, is a godsend. I think I literally *crawled* to the reception desk.
However, the proximity does *not* guarantee quiet. Especially if you get a room facing the… well, the railway station. The constant rumble of trains, the announcements, the general clamor… it's a symphony of Chinese travel. Buy earplugs. Seriously. Pack them. You'll thank me. Don't be like me and just go with the free earplugs, they're not going to help!
The room itself... what were the vibes? Clean? Cramped? Haunted by the ghosts of previous weary travelers?
Okay, let's talk about the room. It wasn't sprawling. Let's call it "economically designed." Cramped is probably more accurate. You could practically touch both walls while standing in the middle. But hey, it had a bed. A *questionable* bed, mind you. I have no idea what the cleaning schedule entails, but everything *looked* clean. That's what counted. And the sheets? They were… sheets. No horrifying stains, which, again, is a win.
Then, the little bathroom. It was *tiny*. Like, shower-and-toilet-in-the-same-room tiny. Getting creative with the shower curtain, you are. I did feel like a contortionist trying to avoid soaking the toilet with my flailing limbs. Oh, and the water pressure? Sporadic. One minute a trickle, the next a monsoon. It was a gamble every time. But, eh, Jixi.
Anything truly awful that almost made you run screaming into the night?
Okay, yes. There was one. The smell. It wafted from under the door for a while, and then when i got annoyed and looked to the outside, I swear I could see smoke. I honestly think the pipe that ran water to the buildings was somehow also a portal for all that Jixi has ever given birth to. The smell was, as they say, *unique*. I'm not sure where it was coming from, but I was convinced it was some sort of mysterious mold or decay that was actually a manifestation of lost hopes and dreams. I had my bags ready by the door. That was my worst experience.
But, here's the kicker. After a while, you kind of... get used to it. Or maybe my sense of smell just died. I don't know. But I lived.
What about the staff? Were they friendly? Did they... speak any English?
Ah, the staff. Helpful, in their own way. English? Let's just say my broken Mandarin got a serious workout! Which is fine! It's an adventure! Pointing, gesturing, the universal language of travel. We made it work. They were polite, efficient, and seemed genuinely surprised that a foreigner was actually staying there.
And you know what? They always smiled. Sure, communication could be a bit of a charade, but the effort was there. And trust me, in Jixi, that counts for a lot. So yes, they were pretty good. And you could always ask for a translator, even if I didn't know.
Is there breakfast? And if so, is it… edible? (I have low expectations, but I still need fuel!)
Breakfast! Okay, this is where my review goes from “meh” to “hmm, it was *something*." They *did* offer breakfast. It was a small buffet. Think… cold noodles, mystery meat (probably pork, but who knows), hard-boiled eggs (which I’m *pretty* sure hatched in the lobby), and some sort of congee that resembled wallpaper paste.
Was it edible? Yes. Did it fill a hole? Absolutely. Was it a culinary masterpiece? Let's just say I lived to tell the tale. Do *not* expect Western breakfast standards. Think of it as an… experience. A distinctly *Jixi* experience. And maybe eat something else for lunch.
So, bottom line: Would you recommend Hanting Railway Station in Jixi or should I just sleep on the train?
Okay, the verdict. It depends. Honestly, it depends. If you just need a place to crash for a night, if you're prioritizing convenience above all else, and if you have a slightly adventurous spirit (and strong earplugs)… then yeah, Hanting Railway Station is passable.
But if you're expecting a luxurious experience, forget it. Go somewhere else. Consider options further away from the train station. You might end up in a better room. This is not it. Just lower your expectations, bring your own snacks, and embrace the chaos. That's basically the summary of traveling in China, anyway. And maybe pack some air freshener. Just in case.
