Jinjiang Inn Datong Zhenhua Street

For a one night stay this place was fine. Rooms are more akin to European private hostel rooms than hotel rooms but the bed was comfortable, shower had good water pressure and it was fairly clean. Breakfast was an extra 18rmb and really worth it. For the price there was a surprisingly good selection of Chinese style breakfast foods and fruit and yoghurt if you wanted something more Western.

The hotel chain itself is good enough, especially price wise. Very good beds and a basic but comfortable room with good service and a clean environment. Downside for this hotel in Datong is the out of town location. Not a lot of restaurant choice unless you speak a bit of Chinese. And staff in general was ok, but some gave me a feeling of being to much trouble to handle because of the language gap. Therefore I didn't feel too welcome here. In short, okay for Chinese guests, but a bit of a downer for foreigners.

Stayed at this Jinjiang Inn for 3 nights with a friend. Although it is outside the city walls (around 20 minutes walk) it is actually in an interesting part of town with a bustling market right outside the door and plenty of food options nearby. Having explored Datong for a weekend, I think we made a good choice, especially as the room rate was less than $20 for a twin room. It is also close to the No.4 bus stop for visiting the grottoes (a must). The hotel itself is clean and functional. Decent hot water, TV, wifi, kettle. Comfortable bed!