China Old Story Inns Dali Ancient Town

3.5 star property
Central Dali hotel with restaurant, connected to a shopping centre

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Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour room service
  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms
  • Airport pick-up service
  • Area shuttle
  • Train station pick-up service
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bedroom
  • Separate sitting area
  • Garden
  • Terrace

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About the area

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Wenxian Road,Dali, 300meters from south gate of old town, Dali, yunnan, 671003

What's nearby

  • South Gate - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Dali University - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Yu'er Park - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Three Pagodas - 5 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Erhai Lake - 9 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

  • Dali (DLU) - 36 min drive
  • Dali Railway Station - 27 min drive
  • Airport pickup service
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station pickup (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪红龙宾馆 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪大理兰花酒店 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪茜茜小屋 - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪大理阿鹏饭庄 - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪孝子桥酒楼 - ‬4 min walk

About this property

China Old Story Inns Dali Ancient Town

China Old Story Inns Dali Ancient Town features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 10-minute drive of Erhai Lake. Guests indulge in massages, then grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. A bar/lounge, a terrace and a garden are other highlights.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 44 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
    • Express check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age – 16
    • Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 16
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Children

    • One child (6 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
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Transfers

    • Airport pickup on request (available 24 hours a day)*
    • Train station pickup*
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Off-site

    • Area shuttle*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–9 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • 24-hour room service

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Bike hire

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LCD television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Slippers

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms

What to enjoy

  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Access via exterior corridors

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Cash deposit: CNY 100.00 per stay

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately CNY 19 for adults and CNY 15 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of CNY 120 per vehicle
  • Train station pick-up service is offered for an extra charge
  • Local area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Airport shuttle service for children between the ages of 6 and 12 costs CNY 120.00

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property accepts credit cards.

Also known as

China Old Story Inns Dali
China Old Story Inns
China Old Story Dali
China Old Story Inns Ancient Town
China Old Story Dali Ancient Town
China Old Story Ancient Town
China Old Story Inns Dali Ancient Town Dali
China Old Story Inns Dali Ancient Town Hotel
China Old Story Inns Dali Ancient Town Hotel Dali

Frequently asked questions

Does China Old Story Inns Dali Ancient Town offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, China Old Story Inns Dali Ancient Town does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at China Old Story Inns Dali Ancient Town?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at China Old Story Inns Dali Ancient Town?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by China Old Story Inns Dali Ancient Town?
Yes, a shuttle from the airport to the hotel is available. The charge is CNY 120 per vehicle.
What are the check-in and check-out times at China Old Story Inns Dali Ancient Town?
You can check in starting at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in is available.
What is there to do at China Old Story Inns Dali Ancient Town and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. China Old Story Inns Dali Ancient Town also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near China Old Story Inns Dali Ancient Town?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around China Old Story Inns Dali Ancient Town like?
China Old Story Inns Dali Ancient Town is in Dali Ancient Town, a short 7-minute walk from South Gate and 7 minutes' walk from Dali Wenxian Road.

China Old Story Inns Dali Ancient Town Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Watch out for all the dropping off’s. You can easily fall if not paying attention.
M&H, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Nice
The hotel is a little bit away from the old city of Dali. It's in the end of a deep alley. It has two individual buildings which are not very far from each other. We booked a family room with two bunk beds. Surprisingly, they are quite comfortable through. Our room is not spacious and the bathroom is the smallest one we have never seen. Your shower head is basically right above your toilet seat. The mirror in the bathroom is like kid size as well. All in all, if you are on a budget, this is the place to stay. BTW, the hotel does offer a free breakfast daily.
2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice hotel, friendly stuff, good location
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very helpful rectionist, comfortable rooms with excellent water pressure and ambience. Nice courtyard. Breakfast was very local and lacked variety
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8/10 Very good

it was good
Carlos, 4-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

I cannot fault this hotel. Friendly and helpful staff. Good and clean facilities. Excellent location.
John, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

I would not recommend this place to my friends.
Very frustrated. (1) The Inn could not located my hotels.com reservation. It seems to be some disconnect in the systems. (2) The room type "Holiday" I booked thru Hotels.com does not exist. (3) After 20 min of waiting and negotiating, they finally gave me a very last room available which was similar to what I booked. But the room is nowhere close to "323-sq-foot (30-sq-meter) room with garden views". (4) The bathroom has no partition for the shower area and the toilet. The bathroom (including the toilet and the floor) is all wet after shower. (5) The lighting in the room is very dim, (6) The TV program does not work (due to internet connection failed), (7) The in-room phone set is broken, I could not communicate with the front desk. Overall, it is bad experience.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Cultural hotel
Wifi is non existent, wasn't able to log in. Front desk person was very annoyed and rude bc we spoke English and she had to translate on her phone app. She didn't return our 100 yuan deposit until I asked for it. The hotel had a lot of history and set in a traditional setting with nice courtyard and rooftop view. Location is good if you like to stay in old town. Price is reasonable.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Pleasant Inn just outside ancient city
Very friendly staff but no english spoken. We lucked out as Matti, a hotel employee from Beijing, was working at the hotel for two of our days and was extremely helpful. Also a big thank you to Mr Jack, the transportation manager, who with the help of his phone with an English translation app, suggested and arranged and drove us to interesting places. A most enjoyable stay. A translation app would greatly enhance a trip to China.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Convenient hotel addres in Dali old Town
Well located hotel near South Gate in Dali. Staff is very friendly & service oriented. The bed comfort was amazing.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Hm...
Some rooms have better views, more modern and cleaner than others. Their hotel driver told me their breakfast buffet was very good. I tried it and it was not as good as he said.
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10/10 Exceptional

Location is rather out of the way.
Overall is satisfied except every morning the bath hot water tap just flew out and hot water pour out non stop.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Pleasant Chinese style hotel.
Very good Chinese hotel , staff very helpful, breakfast Chinese only, close to the South Gate.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Good service
the hotel offer us a pickup service eventhough we only stay for 1 night. the room is big and clean. location is 50/50 its only 10 mins away from old town entrance but its in a small alleyway. quiet neighbourhood. good stay overall
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Súper ubication
Just walk out of de hotel and you are in the ancient town
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Nice Inn closely located to the Old Dali area.
We had a nice visit at this Inn with the staff being welcoming on arrival and quickly having us in our rooms (even though we were early). The rooms were nice and the bed very comfortable. A suitcase stand would have been a nice addition and I wasn't fond of a cold shower on a cloudy day when the solar hot water didn't heat up, and the customer laundry needs updating, however they were minor inconveniences overall and we enjoyed our stay and interactions with staff.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great value and service. Cleaner than expected
Rating is relative to similar types of hotels. Less than 10 minutes walk of the Dali Old Town South Gate. Free pickup from the train station. Service was great. Rooms were clean and facilities were new-ish. Don't expect a 5 star hotel amenities but for what it is it was a quaint and pleasant stay. Free breakfast was a choice of 2 local noodles. Stayed for 2 nights and wouldn't mind staying again. Not sure about their English since I speak choppy Chinese, but can't expect much next to an ancient Chinese town.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

强烈推荐老故事客栈
环境优雅,古色古香,店员服务态度特别热情友好,客栈提供的免费自助早餐丰富可口。
gang, 2-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

第一次进房间有一股味道,感觉像是马桶里冒出来的,然后前台给换了房间,晚上的热水不太热,第二天才知道那天晚上的热水有问题,洗了个冷水澡的感觉。到了第二天细想不对,我预订的房型跟实际房型好像不太一样,总共入住两晚,到了第二晚才发现,跟前台理论了蛮久最后终于又换房了,总体是有点折腾的,环境还可以,就是雨季天气潮湿,感觉房间哪里都是湿的。这个酒店提供了免费的火车站接站服务,最后一天准备走的时候还有书吧可以休息,环境非常不错,就这个可以点赞了,毕竟等时间去火车站有点难熬无处去。总体来讲还可以
Chen, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

ロケーションは抜群
バックパッカーが多いと聞いていたがそうでもなくよかった。2部屋予約で浴槽のある部屋があるので決めたが1部屋は浴槽がなかった。残念。冷蔵庫はないが真夏ではないので取り立てて不便はなかった。ロケーションは抜群によい。ただしわかりずらい。
Tsuyoshi, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

合適
合適
Sadlie, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

1) 衛浴設備虛有其表, 漂亮但無法順利排水, 有浴缸, 但不太能泡... 2) 就費用來說, 並沒有特別便宜, 結論: CP 值普普 3) 唯就地點而言: 非常接近古城南門及文獻門, 還算鬧中取靜的好地點
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

施設はイマイチ。
建物の構造の関係で部屋の中に廊下の人の声が聞こえ、外からは春節時期だったこともあり、爆竹やバイクの通行音が深夜まで聞こえるなど、部屋の中にいても落ち着けなかった。 また、部屋のカードキーが夜間に、不定期に何度も音をだし、耳障りだった。 窓が小さく採光が悪い点や、シャワーを浴びるとトイレがびしょびしょになる配置は、アジアの一般的な宿泊施設ではよくあるが、春節だったことを勘案しても価格はかなり高額で、価格に見合う一定以上の施設レベルを期待していたため、コストパフォーマンスは期待値よりかなり低かった。 
Verified Expedia guest review