Hotel Universal Guilin

We stayed here as part of a group tour and weren't disappointed. The location is superb and although the rooms and facilities are dated, they were also clean and satisfactory with the exception of dirty external windows. We had front river view rooms but a cleaner window would have made it better. A problem with a broken suitcase lock was handled politely and efficiently by hotel staff even with a language barrier. But the highlight is the location with stunning river and distance views. The Lu River bank is atmospheric to walk long and the adjoining markets were also a lot of fun. Make sure you get out at night to make the most of all the light shows. Felt very safe after dark