Sichuan Province Accommodation

The Binjiang Hotel is conveniently located right downtown on the north side of the Jinjiang river. It is next to the luxurious 5 Star Sofitel Hotel and a few more meters away from the

The Binjiang Hotel is conveniently located right downtown on the north side of the Jinjiang river. It is next to the luxurious 5 Star Sofitel Hotel and a few more meters away from the Min Shan Hotel.

Min Shan Hotel (4 Star)

The 4-star Min Shan hotel is located in the heart of Chengdu along the Funan River, directly across the street from the 5-star Jinjiang Hotel. The Min Shan can be a very convenient choice as the t...

The 4-star Min Shan hotel is located in the heart of Chengdu along the Funan River, directly across the street from the 5-star Jinjiang Hotel. The Min Shan can be a very convenient choice as the terminus of the Airport Bus line is next to the hotel. The hotel is right downtown, only 10 minutes walk from Tianfu Square and the central business and shopping district. Those who have stayed in the hotel generally give the hotel high marks, stating the 4-star hotel is well worth the price.

Directions: The hotel is between Tianfu Square and the Funan River on Renmin Nanlu. The airport bus terminus is next to the hotel. Buses 16 and 99 stop in front of it.

Soma Youth Hostel

Located just 10 minutes walk from Tianfu Square and just a couple hundred meters from the river, the Soma youth hostel is a bit of a secret in Chengdu. Fang Chao Yang, the Yi minority owner of the hostel, is extremely proud of the clean rooms and bathrooms as well as his honest staff at the hostel. The hostel has a large common room on the top floor with a pool table, free internet, DVD player, free coffee, and very cheap beer for sale. There is even a rooftop balcony adjacent to the common room.

The hostel has been open for more than 13 years and features a staff of entirely Yi and Tibetan ethnic minorities. The word Soma is the name of a flower which grows in Yunnan, Sichuan, and Tibet in the region where the Yi people live.

The staff of the Soma can pick you up at the train station or at the Minshan hotel at the terminus of the 303 airport bus if you contact them in advance, so please do so.

Dorm beds, which are not cramped, cost 20 Yuan. The nicest double rooms with bathrooms cost up to 128 Yuan for 2 people. There are a range of prices for accomodation with and without bathrooms in between.

Directions: Walk south a few hundred meters and turn left onto HongZhaoBi. Stay on the left side of HongZhaoBi and then make the next left onto NanDaJie. The hostel is a few hundred meters down NanDaJie on the left side, you will see a sign.

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Mix Hostel

Since opening its doors in March 2005, Mix Hostel has wasted little time in becoming the busiest and most popular youth hostel in Chengdu. The hostel contains 105 beds in 35 rooms. Rooms with air conditioning incur an extra fee of Y10 per night. There are no private bathrooms in any of the singles, doubles, or dorms at Mix which is part of what keeps the price so low. Laundry is Y10 per load, there are 20 gigs of music stored on the computer, and the hostel also boasts wireless internet. There is a well-stocked DVD room, a bar, and a small restaurant serving up Western dishes and some Sichuan treats for Y5-20.

The hostel was opened by a young Chinese couple named Mix and Gigi, who just wanted to give back to the travel community they love so much. The atmosphere reflects the passion for travel of the owners, as the tastefully decorated lobby is constantly bustling with travelers sharing a drink and a story.

Note: Mix is a great place to meet travelers, relax, and book tours. The only catch is that it is a bit far from most of the nightlife in the southern part of the city, so expect a relatively large taxi fare when you head home at night.

How to get there: IF YOU BOOK AT MIX IN ADVANCE THEY WILL ARRANGE TO PICK YOU UP AT THE TRAIN STATION. Mix is easy to find from the north train station. Chengdu’s main road. From the train station, take bus 16 or 55 and get off at the third stop and head left down Xinghui Xilu. The hostel is on the left side. If you cross the Fu river, you’ve gone too far. From the airport, take the 303 bus to its terminus at the Minshan Hotel. Then walk across the street and catch the 16 bus headed up town. After a few kilometers, you will pass the Wenshu Monastery and Fu river. Get off and turn right down Xinghui Xilu.

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Kempinski Hotel (5 Star)

The Kempinski Hotel is arguably Chengdu’s most luxurious hotel. Business travelers will find it is conveniently located next to the new IT sector of Chengdu and a short, direct taxi ride south of Tianfu Square. The hotel offers every amenity one would expect of a 5-star hotel, and even includes a German ’beer garden’ and an airline ticketing office. The most interesting aspect of the hotel has to be the Filipino house band which performs on weekends. The attractive women wear traditional school girl outfits and sing covers of famous classic tunes from Pink Floyd to Simon and Garfunkel. It is truly one of the stranger acts one will ever witness in their entire lifetime.

Directions: The Kempinski is located in the very south end of the city on Renmin Nanlu. It is close to the airport expressway. Show the taxi driver the address in Chinese or Pinyin and he will know where it is.

Jinjiang Hotel (5 Star)

Those who like to sleep with the utmost comfort and don’t mind splurging a but should make a reservation at the Jinjiang hotel. Rooms start at 880 RMB/night, executive rooms from 1680 RMB/night, and the presidential suite is only 50000 RMB/night. The hotel has perfect downtown location both on the river and on Renmin Nanlu. The hotel has a European, Japanese, and Korean restaurant. There are also six beautiful conference/dining rooms. Broadband internet and DVD players are just a few of the amenities in the rooms. Don’t get stuck in the hotel ultra-cushy atmosphere though, be sure to get out and see Chengdu.

Directions: The Jinjiang Hotel is south of Tianfu Square on Renmin Nanlu. Walk south on Renmin Lu and you can’t miss the hotel on your right side, the last building before you cross the river.