Xiangxi Minzu Hotel - Jishou

Although the staff does not speak more than a few words of English, my husband and I were well taken care of during our stay here. We came to Jishou for our friends' wedding, which was held at this hotel. We had a very comfortable room (relatively speaking, the beds were softer than at most hotels in China). They provided breakfast, which was a lovely buffet of local favorites, including the traditional rice noodle bowl. There was not a great selection of western food, but we were not disappointed. In the area nearby, there are many small local shops, and several restaurants. Our friends took care of ordering things and arranging day trips to some of the local attractions, such as the Ancient city of Jishou, however we were also able to get by with some sign language and hand-written notes.