We booked this hotel on chinahotelsreservation.com 2 days before we arrived from Xian. We had been staying at a hostel and wanted something a bit nicer for a few days. We booked a Zang style room for 298yuan (much less than their rack rate).

The hotel is fairly new having been built in mid 2007. It is a four star rated hotel. The room was spacious and beautifully decorated. Bathroom was modern and clean with lots of toiletries included.

Although it is right next to the Jokhang Temple Square it is off an alley so very quiet at night. We arrived at night and it was quite dark in the alley. The location is excellent and easy to pop into when you need the conveniences.

Staff speak very little English and the breakfast is very ordinary but included. Staff are friendly but you don't get the atmosphere or tour help you would in a hostel. We found the pillows uncomfortable as they were much higher than we were used to.

We had free Internet in our room once we had asked for and promptly received a cable. There is also an Internet Lounge for a cost.

As we are here in winter it was great to have an efficient air conditioning.