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China Old Story Inns Dali Ancient Town

3.5 star property
Escape to ancient charm in this serene getaway where modern comforts meet timeless traditions. Indulge in rejuvenating spa treatments and immerse yourself in local culture.

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In the heart of Dali Ancient Town, China Old Story Inns offers a tranquil retreat with a rooftop terrace, lush garden, and cozy library. Unwind with spa services or explore the town on bike rentals; enjoy convenient perks like express check-in and concierge services.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Basic Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Basic Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Imperial Room

  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Carving Room

  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Classic Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Signature Triple Room, 1 Bedroom

  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed and 1 Large Single Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Signature Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Holiday Room

  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Located in Dali Ancient Town neighbourhood, China Old Story Inns Dali Ancient Town is connected to a shopping centre. South Gate and Three Pagodas are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Erhai Lake and Butterfly Spring Park. Dali Wenxian Road and Dali Tianlong Babu Film and Television City are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Dali travel guide
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Wenxian Road,Dali, 300meters from south gate of old town, Dali, yunnan, 671003

What's nearby

  • Dali Wenxian Road
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • South Gate
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Dali University
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Yu'er Park
    20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Cangshan National Geopark
    3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Dali Railway Station
    27 min drive
  • Dali (DLU)
    36 min drive

Restaurants

  • 火一瓢
    10 min walk
  • 红龙井
    16 min walk
  • 山坂咖啡红龙井创始人店
    18 min walk
  • 阿鹏休闲私房菜
    15 min walk
  • 大理市轻松时刻咖啡馆
    4 min drive

About this property

China Old Story Inns Dali Ancient Town

Hotel near Erhai Lake
Consider a stay at China Old Story Inns Dali Ancient Town and take advantage of a rooftop terrace, a garden and a library. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and airport pick-up service (surcharge)
  • Express check-in, a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket information
Room features
All guest rooms at China Old Story Inns Dali Ancient Town include comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Separate sitting areas, coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9 AM for a fee: CNY 19 for adults and CNY 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate bedroom
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Massage

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before noon

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 at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cash deposit: CNY 100.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately CNY 19 for adults and from CNY 15 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: CNY 120 per vehicle
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: CNY 120.00 (from 6 to 12 years old)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.

Property is also known as

China old story DaLi
China Old Story Inns 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

Is China Old Story Inns Dali Ancient Town pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at China Old Story Inns Dali Ancient Town?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at China Old Story Inns Dali Ancient Town?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at China Old Story Inns Dali Ancient Town?

Checkout is at noon.

Does China Old Story Inns Dali Ancient Town provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs on request. A fee of CNY 120 per vehicle applies.

Where is China Old Story Inns Dali Ancient Town located?

Located in Dali Ancient Town, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Dali Wenxian Road and South Gate. Dali University and Yu'er Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Reviews

China Old Story Inns Dali Ancient Town Reviews

7.8

Good

8.2

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 40 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

M&H

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Watch out for all the dropping off’s. You can easily fall if not paying attention.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

gang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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。
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Chen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very helpful rectionist, comfortable rooms with excellent water pressure and ambience. Nice courtyard. Breakfast was very local and lacked variety
Verified

8/10 Good

Tsuyoshi

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。
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
it was good
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Sadlie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

合適

合適
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I cannot fault this hotel. Friendly and helpful staff. Good and clean facilities. Excellent location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2017
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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

6/10 Okay

killdeer

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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

8/10 Good

lalala

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

かわいいデザインホテル

大理古城の南門から徒歩１０分ほどのところにあります。 本館と別館があり、私は別館に宿泊しました。 部屋はトイレ、シャワーなどの水回りが比較的新しく 赤を基調としたデザインでした。 3日滞在しましたが、快適に過ごせました。 ただ、初日の夜に何度か停電があったりしましたが 何とか復旧したりと小さなトラブルはあるかもしれません。
Verified

8/10 Good

Desmond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

特色酒店

老故事客棧設計具大理風情，對南方來的遊客們應具吸引力，員工服務態度熱情主動，值得讚賞！ 性價比高！ 步行至大理古城只需約十分鐘路程。 缺點是客棧位於內街，有點不太好找，停車位不足。
Verified

8/10 Good

Ernie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

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

10/10 Excellent

Javier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Verified

8/10 Good

nori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

大理古城まで徒歩10分

2日間宿泊しました 古城南門まで10分程度でアクセスは良い　大理駅919バスの終点からはかなり離れており徒歩では30分は掛かると思います。雲南省はgogglemapが使えないため方向感覚がわからず、たまたま親切な現地の若者に教えてもらい最終的にはTAXIで到着しました。 従業員の周さんにかなり助けられました。英語がよくできる25歳の若者 感じのいい子です 遠い場所ですがまた大理には行きたいです
Verified

10/10 Excellent

leong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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

8/10 Good

Gunther

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pleasant Chinese style hotel.

Very good Chinese hotel , staff very helpful, breakfast Chinese only, close to the South Gate.
Verified

8/10 Good

kyeong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

위치가 편리하고 예쁜 호텔

깔끔하고 예쁜 정원과 실내 인테리어도 아름다운 호텔이었어요. 위치도 다리고성과 가까워서 걸어서 갈수 있어요. 조식 포함 안된 방 예약했는데요. 조식은 어른 10, 어린이 5위안 내면 쌀국수랑 간단한 음식 먹을 수 있었구요. 한가지 단점이라면 좀 추웠어요. 난방기가 있었는데 방이 우풍이 있는지 춥더라구요~~
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jihyun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

고성과 가까운 객잔

직원의 친절함
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

大理一宿

廁所門無法上鎖，但其他的都不錯，環境好又漂亮。 早餐豐富，但我不幸的吃到有hair的米線。
Verified

8/10 Good

henny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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