Long Life Riverside Hotel

The hotel is opposite the old town with great views and short walk to it. It's very charming in an old Chinese? Style furnished. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The pool was unfortunately freezing., matching the city

This hotel is okay, but nothing more. Rooms are strange with windows overlooking a courtyard and other guest’s rooms, and WC located in the shower cubicle. We asked for an iron several times but it never materialised, fridge in the room didn’t work but we didn’t bother complaining as we weren’t optimistic it would be sorted. No water on our last evening, although it was back on the following morning for a shower. Breakfast was also just okay, everything was cold including the coffee so the microwave was in constant use. Didn’t appreciate the porter requesting (almost demanding) a tip for lifting the suitcases down the few steps to the entrance door. Would not recommend this hotel, although its location is very convenient.

First room i received, had mould growing all around the bottom of the walls & ceiling. I asked to be moved but couldn’t until the next day as all booked. Next room was a bit more pleasant, though it was near the kitchen & dining area which made such a racket early in the morning. Breakfast was mediocre, cold coffee, not very warm food, which is a concern. Fruit was plentiful & juice watered down. Location was great, except for the band playing next door until midnight. I had a very attentive doorman, who didn’t mind putting his hand out for a tip. The hotel definitely isn’t sound proof, but noise does settle down later in the night, so if you can handle that, & find a breakfast elsewhere, then you’ll find this hotel is worth it.