Riverside Inn Guilin Central

I’m so glad we found this hotel in Guilin after a long day on the train from Beijing. The staff are incredibly welcoming and helpful, and they made all our arrangements for tickets on the boat to Yangshuo and a driver for a much cheaper price than anywhere else I looked! The room was really lovely, great amenities and spotlessly clean and spacious. The hotel is on a he river (? Canal?) so the view from our window was lovely as well as a great place to wander around. We ordered breakfast which was delicious - I highly recommend this hotel!!

We had a great experience during our stay! The hotel staff were friendly and incredibly helpful. David, in particular, stood out—he was very personable and took the time to share interesting facts about the local history. He also offered excellent recommendations for restaurants and places to visit, along with clear directions. The location is ideal, with Elephant Trunk Hill and the Sun and Moon Pagodas just a short walk away. One of the highlights was passing by a nearby park in the early morning and watching local residents perform traditional dances —a lovely glimpse into daily life here.

The property is in a very convenient location in the middle of Guilin only a short walk away from the central square, Elephant Trunk mountain, the main train station, and a neighborhood alley with tons of great local food and breakfast options. The rooms were comfortable, clean, and had a relaxing natural wood vibe. The staff were also very helpful and personable, providing a full set of recommendations on what to do and where to go during our stay in Guilin. They also helped us coordinate a drive from the west railway station. I also had a great conversation with who I think was the owner about tea on the morning we left. There's also a rooftop terrace that became my favorite spot to welcome in the morning and close out the evening!

Very good boutique hotel, 'King room' on 3rd floor almost perfect. Excellent location on the river, lots to walk to. Breakfast was extra, but surprisingly, very professionally prepared. Staff, especially manager David, very helpful. This hotel was the best value on our China trip.

Fantastic customer service and the staff could not have been more helpful. We were given a full explanation of the local ‘must see’ areas, and we opted for a two day tour package which we feel was fantastic value. This was private with a personal driver who spoke brilliant English. The driver, Robert, was incredibly knowledgeable and gave us a lot of information about each place we visited. We had the option to customise the tour to suit our own taste. We had a wonderful experience of Guilin and Yangshuo. Aside from the great tour, every staff member was very accommodating and helped us with tasks such as laundry and food delivery. They even recommended some fantastic local restaurants, a roof top bar and a coffee shop. We cannot complain about anything. Thank you for a spectacular stay!!!