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Pingyao
Jing’s Residence | $$$
Character Boutique, Historic Hotel, Luxury
Nestled amongst dusty curio shops and traditional noodle restaurants in the old world walled city of Pingyao is the 19-room Jing's Residence. The design of this small boutique hotel echoes harmoniously with its surroundings, which has been established in the former siheyuan (courtyard home) of a wealthy Qing Dynasty silk merchant.
The hotel is ideally located in the heart of the old city and encompasses a series of grey-brick pavilions built around a set of four courtyards in the authentic architectural style of northern China. Tables and chairs are located outside each pavilion where you can while away your time reading, drinking tea, or just relaxing, whilst soaking up the historical atmosphere.
The 19 meticulously renovated bedrooms and suites reflect the unique character of the residence. Natural materials create a sophisticated yet relaxing environment. Decorative features range from ancient carved wooden window frames to bamboo flooring and rice paper ceilings. Many touches pay tribute to local culture and traditional handicrafts: bed heads are made of lacquer or silk; decorative ceramic panels are reminiscent of the shape of coal briquettes and antique Chinese wash-basin stands are completely at home in the luxuriously fitted bathrooms.
Modern functional features are subtly incorporated in the rooms such as Internet access and flat screen TV, thus enabling guests to enjoy an international standard of modern luxury and convenience that goes far beyond the usual "local" hotel environment.
In addition to the luxurious accommodation, the Residence also features a dining room, where guests can enjoy the extensive local menu, and for those pining for foreign fare, a special menu is also served in the Residence dining room, an exclusive meeting space and a cozy library and adjacent bar make it the perfect "home-away-from-home" for discerning travellers.
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Pingyao - Jing’s Residence | $$$
Character Boutique, Historic Hotel, Luxury
Nestled amongst dusty curio shops and traditional noodle restaurants in the old world walled city of Pingyao is the 19-room Jing's Residence. The design of this small boutique hotel echoes harmoniously with its surroundings, which has been established in the former siheyuan (courtyard home) of a...
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