Ordos' BEST Hotel? Hanting Hotel Kangbashi Review (Shocking!)
Okay, buckle up, because this isn't your average hotel review. We're diving into the Hanting Hotel Kangbashi in Ordos, and trust me, it's… an experience. Forget glossy brochures; this is the raw, unfiltered truth.
Hanting Hotel Kangbashi Review (Shocking!) - A Rollercoaster Ride
Let's be honest, I wasn't expecting the Ritz. Ordos, tucked away in Inner Mongolia, isn't exactly a tourist hotspot. But Hanting Hotel Kangbashi? Well, it promised "modern comfort" and "convenience," and boy, did it deliver. In ways I didn't anticipate.
Accessibility: Navigating the Maze (and My Own Sanity)
- Wheelchair Accessible: Okay, this one's a mixed bag. The elevators seem to work, and the lobby had a ramp. But the hallways… let's just say I'm not sure a wheelchair would have a smooth ride.
- Facilities for disabled guests: Listed! Gotta give them credit for trying. The execution is…subjective, let's say that.
- Getting Around: Airport transfer was a massive relief. Seriously, after the epic journey to get there, being whisked away to the hotel was a gift from whatever deity protects weary travelers. They also have a free car park, which is a godsend.
Cleanliness and Safety: My OCD Kicked In (in a Good Way…Mostly)
Right, let's talk about the one thing that genuinely impressed me: safety. This hotel takes it seriously, maybe a little too seriously.
- Anti-viral cleaning products & Professional-grade sanitizing services: YES. I saw them. I smelled them. I probably breathed in more sanitizing mist than is healthy.
- Rooms sanitized between stays: This is clearly a priority. The room was…sterile. Maybe too sterile? I actually felt a little strange taking a deep breath, for fear of contaminating it.
- Daily disinfection in common areas: Everywhere. Everywhere! Seriously, they probably disinfect the air itself. Which, in a post-pandemic world, I appreciate.
- Staff trained in safety protocol: Definitely. The staff were masked, vigilant, and hyper-aware. It was quite reassuring.
- Hand Sanitizer: EVERYWHERE.
- Rooms sanitized between stays: This is important for sure!
The Room Itself: A Study in Contrasts
- Air Conditioning: Thank goodness. The desert climate around Ordos can be brutal.
- Free Wi-Fi in all rooms! & Internet access [free]: Excellent!
- Blackout Curtains These were a life-saver, since the sun can be brutal too and the light is disruptive to sleep.
- Extra long bed: A plus!
- Bathrobes and Slippers: These are the little luxuries I like.
- Non-smoking Rooms: A definite bonus.
- Soundproofing: Okay, this is where things get hilarious. Initially, it seemed good. But at 3:00 AM, the karaoke from somewhere started. I'm still unsure how a soundproof room can't block karaoke.
- Window that opens: This is a real plus!
- Wake-up service: Always appreciated!
- Daily housekeeping: Very clean!
- In-room safe box: Good to see.
Dining, Drinking, and Snacking: Adventures in Culinary Exploration (or, Where I Failed)
Okay, honestly? The food situation was…challenging.
- Breakfast [buffet]: Was… well, let's just say it was an experience. There was something on offer. Definitely.
- Asian cuisine in restaurant: A valiant attempt!
- Coffee shop: Barely. Coffee.
- Room service [24-hour]: A lifesaver for late-night snacking.
- Snack bar: Very limited, but hey, it's something.
- Alternatives: I gave up on food pretty quickly. I ended up running to the convenience store.
Services and Conveniences: More Like Unconveniences?
- Concierge: Okay, this is where things get weird. I asked the concierge where to find a decent coffee, and he offered to… make me a coffee. In the lobby. From the vending machine. Bless his heart.
- Cash withdrawal: No ATMs on the property. Seriously?
- Laundry service: Available. Essential, since I needed to wash the memories the buffet had given me.
- Elevator: It works!
- Meeting/banquet facilities: They have facilities. I didn't attend a banquet, thankfully.
- Gift/souvenir shop: I think. Didn't see it, haven't the time to look.
Things to Do, Ways to Relax: Spa? Fitness!? Maybe…
- Pool with view: No view.
- Fitness center: Yep, a tiny gym in the basement! At least they had one, the equipment was dated.
- Spa/sauna: Don't get your hopes up.
**For the Kids: Family Friendly? **
I did not see any kids. Non-smoking rooms: A definite bonus. Soundproofing: Okay, this is where things get hilarious. Initially, it seemed good. But at 3:00 AM, the karaoke from somewhere started. I'm still unsure how a soundproof room can't block karaoke.
Check-in/out [express]: YES. It was necessary.
Quirky Observations, Anecdotes, and Emotional Reactions:
Okay, here's the real tea. I had a weird interaction with one of the staff. I asked her about local stuff to do, and she kept pushing the karaoke. I kept saying I didn't like Karaoke. But she. Kept. Mentioning. Karaoke. I still don't know what she wanted from me. I genuinely felt a mix of amusement and slight existential dread during my stay. This hotel is a character. It's trying. It's…unique.
Would I Go Back?
Honestly? Maybe. If I had to. It's not a destination hotel, but it was clean, and that's more than I can say for some places. And the sheer strangeness of it is oddly memorable. Just pack earplugs and maybe your own snacks. SEO and Metadata:
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Uncover York's Hidden Gem: The Farthings Story!
Okay, buckle up, buttercups. We're going to Ordos, China, and we're staying at a Hanting Hotel in Kangbashi. I'm already feeling a little… existential. This isn't Bali, folks. This is… well, this is Ordos. Let's see what we can make of it. Buckle up, it's gonna be a wild ride.
Hanting Hotel Ordos Adventure: A Trip Report (with a Healthy Dose of Chaos)
Day 1: Arrival and Mild Panic
- Morning (7:00 AM - 10:00 AM): Ugh. Up way too early. This whole "flight to Hohhot, then connection to Ordos" thing? Not my finest life decision. The Hohhot airport was… efficient. Cold, but efficient. (My inner monologue: Dear God, please let my luggage arrive intact.)
- Mid-Morning (10:00 AM - 12:00 PM): The flight got me into Ordos airport, I grab a taxi, and the landscape… well, it's definitely… beige. I’m starting to think I’m the only tourist here. The driver barely spoke any English, which meant a lot of frantic pointing at the Hanting Hotel on my phone and praying to the travel gods.
- Afternoon (12:00 PM - 2:00 PM): Check-in at the Hanting. Clean. Functional. Beige. They also didn't have the best English. This is the way I like to start my travels but this feels like the beginning of a really long journey. Settled into the room. My first thought? "Does this have a kettle?" (Priorities, people.) Turns out, yes! I'm saved! A steaming cup of instant coffee is my salvation.
- Afternoon (2:00 PM - 5:00 PM): Okay, time to explore! I needed food, stat. Wandering around Kangbashi, which, let's be honest, is kinda… sterile. I think there are more statues of majestic eagles than actual people. Found a little noodle shop. The menu was… artistic. Lots of pictures, thankfully. I ended up with something resembling… well, let's just say it involved noodles, some mystery meat, and a chili oil that could probably melt steel. Delicious (and slightly terrifying).
- Evening (5:00 PM - 9:00 PM): Stumbled upon the Ordos Museum. It was… incredible. I'm a big history and culture buff. The architecture, the exhibits… the sheer scale of it all. There was a whole section dedicated to the history of the Ordos area and the various empires that had come through. I'll be honest, I got a little lost in the details. I could've spent days in there. I didn't exactly have the best attention span to begin with, but I certainly got overwhelmed in here.
- Dinner: I ate some more street food - this time it involved lamb skewers and the most gloriously greasy pancakes known to humankind. I'm not sure what the locals thought of me, wandering around with my iPhone and a bewildered expression, but I was perfectly happy.
- Evening Ramblings: Back at the hotel, I started watching some Chinese dramas on my phone. The subtitles were… questionable. More often than not, I had no idea what was going on, but I found myself strangely captivated. Ah, the joys of solo travel.
Day 2: The Gurbantünggüt Desert (Sort Of) and Existential Desert Thoughts
- Morning (7:00 AM - 9:00 AM): I attempted to arrange a visit to the Gurbantünggüt Desert. That was a mission in its own right. No English-speaking tour guides to be found, I spoke to the front desk at the Hanting, and they helped me find a driver who spoke barely any English. I think I need a translator app. This is going to be fun.
- Mid-Morning (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM): The drive was long. The landscape went from beige to… well, even more beige. The desert itself was… vast. A sea of sand stretching to the horizon. It was beautiful, in a stark, unforgiving sort of way. I had this profound moment of "holy crap, I'm in a desert in China."
- Anecdote Alert: I fell over. Yes, me. I tripped over a tiny little sand dune. Majestic. My driver just watched, then chuckled. Embarrassing. But hey, that's travel, right? I'm a walking tourism disaster.
- Afternoon (12:00 PM - 2:00 PM): Lunch at a roadside eatery. I’m pretty sure it was just a metal shed with a grill, but the food was amazing. Spicy lamb, flatbread, and a fizzy drink whose label was entirely in Chinese. It could have been battery acid for all I knew, but I was too hungry to care.
- Opinionated Commentary: The desert makes you think. Makes you wonder about the insignificance of life. Makes you, uh, want a Diet Coke. But seriously, the sheer silence was incredible and the vastness helped get rid of all the useless thoughts swirling around in my head.
- Afternoon (2:00 PM - 5:00 PM): Back to Kangbashi. Some more wandering. More statues of eagles. More beige. I might be starting to hallucinate.
- Evening (5:00 PM - 9:00 PM): Dinner at the hotel's "restaurant." I put restaurant in quotes because it was more of a glorified cafeteria. The food was surprisingly good, though. I then returned to my room and devoured Chinese dramas and instant coffee, and it was, at this stage, probably all that was needed.
Day 3: Cultural Pilgrimage and Departure (Maybe)
- Morning (7:00 AM - 9:00 AM): Tried to find a local market. Success! Found a small, bustling one. The smells! The sights! The sheer energy! I tried to buy some fruit, but the language barrier was… significant. I ended up buying a weird, prickly thing that tasted like… well, let’s just say it was an "experience."
- Mid-Morning (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM): Visited the Ordos Museum. Went back! I needed to soak it all in! I finally gave up on trying to read all the plaques and just focused on soaking in the atmosphere.
- Afternoon (12:00 PM - 2:00 PM): Lunch. More noodles. More chili oil. More questionable meat. Still delicious.
- Stream of Consciousness Alert: I'm starting to feel like I've been here forever. Or maybe just a really long, slightly bizarre dream. I think I’m starting to adapt. The beige isn’t as beige anymore. The noodles are, well, they’re still pretty good.
- Afternoon (2:00 PM - 5:00 PM): Packed. Said goodbye to the Hanting Hotel. It's been… an experience.
- Evening (5:00 PM - 9:00 PM): The flight home. Contemplating my life choices. Wondering how many Chinese dramas I can now understand. Feeling a strange mix of exhausted, exhilarated, and slightly homesick.
- Emotional Reaction: I kind of… loved it? Yes, it was messy. Yes, it was challenging. Yes, I probably ate things I shouldn’t have. But it was real. And sometimes, that’s all you need.
Final Thoughts:
Ordos? Not your average holiday destination. But it’s a place that gets under your skin. It challenges you. It makes you laugh (usually at yourself). If you're looking for picture-perfect, this is probably not it. But if you're looking for something… different? Go. Just go. And bring a phrasebook. And maybe some Pepto-Bismol.
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Hanting Hotel Kangbashi, Ordos: Ask Me Anything (But Seriously, You Might Regret It)
Okay, spill the tea. What's *really* up with the Hanting in Kangbashi? Is it, like, the worst hotel on the planet?
Woah, woah, pump the brakes. Worst on the planet? Let's not get ahead of ourselves. But "memorable"? Yeah, absolutely. Look, Kangbashi itself is a fascinating (and slightly eerie) place. Think a futuristic city… designed, but seemingly not quite lived in. Then the Hanting? Well, it feels like it *tried* to be a budget hotel and, well... mostly succeeded. Budget means *budget*, people. Think thin walls, questionable stains (more on that later!), and the constant hum of... something. Honestly, I'm not sure what the hum *was*. HVAC? Ghosts? The existential dread of an empty city? Who knows!
Let's talk rooms. Were they clean? Please, just tell me the truth.
Okay, deep breath. Okay. Cleanliness… let's say it was… *aspirational*. See, I'm not a princess! I've slept in hostels, dive bars with rooms, heck I slept next to a camel on a nomad trip. HOWEVER. There was a certain… *je ne sais quoi* about the Hanting rooms. The bedsheets? Thin. The towels? Rougher than my grandpa's sandpaper beard. And the stains… OH, the stains! One looked suspiciously like a rogue coffee spill that someone *tried* to scrub and gave up halfway through. Another… well, let’s just say it involved a substance I'd rather not identify. Let's put it this way: I brought my own disinfectant wipes. And I used them. Vigorously.
Food! Any good food nearby? Or am I doomed to ramen and despair?
Okay, this is where things get… interesting. Within a short walk, you're looking at a few noodle shops and a couple of those ubiquitous "Everything" restaurants. Inside those, the dumplings are your best bet, probably. The hotel's breakfast offering was… let's call it "economical". It was, in a word, pretty dreadful, a buffet of vaguely identifiable (and lukewarm) items. So, I made a tactical retreat to the local convenience store most days. Stock up on instant noodles, yes. But also… there's a certain Mongolian BBQ place a short taxi ride away that was actually fantastic. Seriously. Go there. Otherwise? Ramen and despair might be your spirit animal.
What about the staff? Were they friendly, or did they pretend you didn't exist?
The staff were… present. They existed. They spoke almost no English, which, fine, I get it. But the whole interaction was a masterclass in neutral. Like, I asked for extra towels. The response? A slight nod, and then… silence. Eventually, more towels appeared. Did they understand me? Did they just feel sorry for the bewildered Westerner? The world may never know. They weren't rude, but they weren't exactly overflowing with hospitality either. Let’s just say they could have benefitted from a few customer service masterclasses... or maybe just a smile.
Okay, you mentioned "hums." What else was weird? What was the... experience like?
Oh, the *experience*! It was… surreal. Kangbashi itself is like a ghost town during the day. Gigantic, modern buildings, soaring monuments to… something. A few people wandering aimlessly. Then, you retreat to the Hanting, and the oddities continue.
* The Sound: The rhythmic hum I mentioned. Never stopped. Was a little maddening by the end of my stay.
* The Elevator: Slow. Really, really slow. And sometimes it just… stopped. Like, in between floors. No panic button. Just… waiting.
* The Wifi: Patchy. Like, REALLY patchy. It's the perfect hotel for digital detox, I'll give it that.
* The View from my Room: I had a lovely view… of the street. And a building. And not much else.
Look, did I survive? Yes. Would I stay there again? Well, if I was on a *tight* budget and absolutely *had* to be in Kangbashi? Maybe. But I'd pack industrial-strength air freshener, noise-canceling headphones, and a healthy dose of perspective. You'll need it.
Give me the final verdict. Should I stay?
Alright, here’s the deal. If you’re backpacking, on a very low budget, and looking for a *truly* unique experience (and aren't bothered by questionable hygiene) then yeah, you could survive at the Hanting. But if you value cleanliness, reliable internet, and a good night's sleep above all else? Run. Run far, and run fast. There’s likely a slightly better (and maybe even slightly more expensive) option available. I’m not saying it’s the hotel from hell. But… it’s memorable. And sometimes, that's not a good thing. You've been warned.
Would you say the Hanting Hotel is a metaphor for life?
Wow. Deep, man. Uh... maybe? It's certainly a raw experience. Like life, it has its rough edges, its unexpected moments of joy (the Mongolian BBQ!), and its moments of utter frustration (the hum!). You make do, you adapt, and you learn to laugh or you'll go insane. So yeah, maybe it *is* a metaphor. A slightly grimy, slightly baffling, definitely memorable one. Now, if you'll excuse me, I need to go wash my brain out with some strong chamomile tea.
