Fenghua Pacific Hotel

The hotel is near the shopping street in Ningbo and the rooms are very accommodating with large bath tubs, a huge bed and a good work station. The only issue is that even the staff doesn't speak english very well.

Given this was a last minute trip to Ningbo during the week of a major music event, this hotel was our only option. This is a mid-70's era Chinese business hotel that has seen better days. It wreaks of old cigarette smoke and mold. The first room was on the 8th floor. I had to lug mug luggage over mounds of construction debris to get to my room. Get unpacked, and the power goes out to that floor. Only twenty minutes to fix, the front desk told me. Three hours later, I am sitting in a pool of my own sweat, because it's 96F outside, and the AC isn't working. After much arguing, I get moved to the 12th floor. Power, AC, internet...good to go. Internet: PAINFULLY slow. The front desk clerks clearly were not a fan of an American traveler. I was treated quite rudely, while my Asian traveling/business partners were treated with kindness and respect. Even they said it was obvious they didn't like me. Positive note: The bed is really comfortable. The hotel is located on a busy intersection so you get the pleasure of hearing trucks, car horns, and other street noise all night long. So summarizing, if you're in the mood for a funky off beat adventure in a small industrial city outside of Ningbo China, look this place up. If you are looking for a clean smelling, up to date, modern western hotel...then I suggest you look elsewhere.

Count on up to one hour to get the hotel from hotel. The room is clean and spacious, could be colder during the winter if air conditioner is not switched on ahead. Breakfast is local and if you like it you have great choice. If you get room which smells just swap it