Location allows you to walk to the entrance of the national park, which is great. Staff is very friendly and extremely helpful. A cooked breakfast and dinner is available if needed for a very reasonable price.

Stayed in May 2024

The only thing I'd like to point out is that the pictures on the website are a little bit misleading. They make it look like the entire building and rooms are made of wood, which is the reason I booked it in the 1st place, when in fact it is a regular concrete building, and the wooden one in the pictures is the one next door. A bit confusing but I still had a great stay nonetheless and the rooms had everything we needed so no regret.

Tongfu Inn is a lovely family business. Carol, the owner, is the sweetest and most helpful host. She is always around if you have a question or need any help, and speak really good English which makes everything so much easier. She even drove me to the doctor when I felt under the weather and did the consultation with me to translate. Everyone who works there is friendly and welcoming. This creates a very comfortable atmosphere. Her parents serve delicious food in their little restaurant right under the hotel. We ate there everyday for 5 days and did not have one bad meal. As a late sleeper, I also really appreciate that breakfast is served until 12 and for a very cheap price. The location is perfect, a few minutes walk to the entrance of the park, in a small rural village. At the end of our stay she offered me a beautiful hair piece and shared some cake with us. All in all, it was a relaxing and peaceful experience. Thank you Carol and family for a great time in this beautiful region!

Stayed in April 2024

The host is so kind and helpful. The place is authentic. Home made meals are so delicious ! Just in front of the west gate of the national park.

Stayed in April 2024

Carol and her family were amazing hosts, making our stay very comfortable. Their cooked breakfasts and dinners were delicious and very reasonably priced. Location is great - only 10 min to the West entrance of the Zhangjiajie National Park. We stayed for 7 nights and Carol was great with helping us plan our routes each day. Rooms were a bit basic and could do with modernising, but clean and comfortable. Would definitely recommend this home stay! Rooms

Stayed in April 2024

The room felt a bit old and there were a few bugs but for the price and the location you really can't complain!

The hotel was really close to the entrance of the park which was great and Carol gave us a detailed plan of what to do each day based on the weather which was really useful. We had breakfast and dinner at the hotel and it was always really nice and reasonably priced.

Stayed in April 2024

We visited during the winter time (January) and it was really cold. The room has heating and they provided us with a hot water bag to put on the bed but it was still pretty cold. We would recommend you to take some extra warm clothes for the night time. Finally the water takes some time to heat up and early in the morning might not work. But for most of our stay we had very warm water.

The property is very rustic/modest. It feels like you’re being welcomed in a family’s home. Carol was 100% amazing to us and provided us with everything we needed and amazing tips for our days and how to seize the most of them. The rest of the family was also very kind and we really enjoyed our dinner meals! :)

Stayed in January 2024

Very close to the park, great attention from hosts, amazing food

Stayed in December 2023

Clean at a good location, it just 5mins walk away from east gate. Cosy and helpful staff who would ensure your well being is fully taken care off

Stayed in November 2023

We liked everything about the property.

The property is within walking distance of the West Gate of Zhangjiajie National Park amongst a small cluster of other typically Chinese rural houses and buildings. The host, Carol, is exceptional. She speaks good English. She arranged a car to take us to and from the train station in Zhangjiajie which is a drive of about 45-60 minutes. She also assisted us in planning our visit to the park to suit our needs. Taking into account that we are over 60, she alerted us to the places in the park like cable cars and the Bailong Elevator where we could ask for 50% discounts. We could also call her or communicate via wechat when we had questions while we were in the park. Her parents and mother in law assist her in managing the Inn in an efficient, friendly and welcoming manner. They offer deicious suppers at the Inn that they prepare from a wide-ranging menu. There are three choices of breakfast menu and you can order extras. It was wonderful to get to know local people, learn about their life and experience their warm hospitality.

Stayed in November 2023

Accommodation is quite plain.

Host spoke English and very helpful. Close to national Park. Food was great. Given extra towels as bathroom floor gets wet.

Stayed in October 2023

The location to visit the park is amazing. 3 minutes walk to the west entrance of the park, perfect for visit the avatar mountains. Carol, the owner, is just amazing. She helps you with everything she can since tickets, transportation, everything. And she speaks perfect english! Her mom and dad cook breakfast, lunch and dinner, really good food! We felt super welcome, safe and comfy. Beautiful people! Thank you carol! Hope to see you again some day.

Stayed in October 2023

Personal really good ! They are giving some advices about the tour that is really helpful !

Stayed in September 2023

The rooms were small and very simple but you have everything you need. However, they don’t do room service so after a few days it starts to get a bit dirty.

The hotel is in the perfect location with a 5mins walk from the entrance of the National Park. The host Carol is amazing - she organises everything for you, gives great tips, helps in booking tickets, and has multiple drivers if you need to get to the airport/train station/ different national park. The hotel also offers cheap breakfast and various dinner options in the in house restaurant.

Stayed in October 2023

The geyser could be better.

The host is very helpful and helped us plan our days in national park.

Stayed in October 2023

Carol, the owner was fantastic. Helped us with booking tickets and onward travel. Nothing was too much. And they cooked for us!

Stayed in July 2023

Carol was amazing and of great help

Stayed in September 2023

Very nice person!

Stayed in August 2023

The location is only a few mins from the west gate so perfect for a trip to Zhangjiajie. Carol was amazing as well, super helpful and helped me plan my time in the mountains so I got the most out of the trip. She speaks perfect English as well so no problems with language. The room is simple but comfortable and clean as well.

Stayed in July 2023

There were a lot of small bugs and flies in the stay but given its in a forest area I really can’t complain

The property is located very close to west gate of the zhangjiajie forest park, you can reach in 5 mins by foot. The stay was neat and the host especially was an amazing lady. She guided us locally and made our stay so much more comfortable

Stayed in June 2023

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Host services is excellent, dinner quality high level. Give you a familiar stay experience. Location is perfect, only 10 walk to national park entrance .

Stayed in July 2023

Everything! The location is nice because you stay close to one of the entrances for Zhangjiajie national park, and as it's not the main entrance, you follow a different path than the main crowds. Carol was super friendly and explained everything about the activities in the area.

Stayed in June 2023

I didn't like that I had to leave 😕

The owners of the property run this business and in my opinion it was a home away from home. Their hospitality and kindness was priceless. I have never experienced such warmth and genuine care from an establishment. Due to flight cancellation etc, I arrived at the property at 11:59pm and the whole family was there to greet me and welcome me. When I cleared the check-in formalities, I was asked if I wanted something to eat. I picked a packet of instant noodles soup to be polite and checked in yo my room and hit the sack. Next morning breakfast was of my choosing and then Carol organised my tour for the day with her dad who is a registered Tour Guide. Prior to my stay here I was in Vietnam and had a brilliant time in Vietnam, Tongfu Inn was the icing on the cake. I cried when I had to leave this place and wish I can return sometime soon. My sincere thanks to Carol, Bàba and Màma for taking care of me and making my stay so memorable. Mama, I am so privileged to have had the pleasure of such delicious home cooked meals, Bàba thanks for all the sightseeing in Zhangjiajie and taking good care of me, Carol, my love you are truly inspirational and your warmth and kindness has touched me deeply. Best wishes for the birth of your baby in November.

Stayed in May 2023

The bathroom does not function so well. Also, the television doesn't work

They also host a family restaurant just downstairs. Cheap and delicious. People are kind and helpful. Bed is large enough.

Stayed in April 2023

Absolutely amazing communication and helpful guidance from Carol. The location is perfect, about 10min walk from the Zhangjiajie National Park entrance. They offer reasonably priced breakfast and dinner, and make you feel like a part of the family run business. Carol will guide you to use your time wisely in the nearby park, or arrange a guide if desired. Did I mention communication was excellent with me in English, both before and during my stay. Note: ask for western toilet just to be sure, some rooms don't have one. This is not a 5 star facility, but more than adequate with the price, location, and friendly family at your service.

Stayed in May 2023