Aroma Tea House Former Jing Guan Ming Lou Museum Hotel
No.9 Ronghu Nan Road
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Why people book this hotel
“Great location, delicious breakfast, friendly staff, drinking water easily avail…”
“Excellence location across the road to the lake”
“The staff were exceptional”
“The hotel, the staff, the location, the breakfast and the view”
“The breakfast room was delightful with an amazing view”
“Also the comfort of the room”
“Lovely room for breakfast, nice seating area for tea”
“Breakfast was on par with many of the smaller Chinese hotels”
“Be sure to look into what tours they offer, we were skeptical at first but the d…”
“Lovely clean room”
Overview
Right opposite Two Rivers and Four Lakes, Guilin Rong Lake Aroma Tea House, formerly Jing Guan Ming Lou Museum Hotel, is located in the city centre. It features collections of ancient Chinese antiques, modern art galleries, a Chinese-style courtyard and accommodation with free wired internet access. Guilin Rong Lake Aroma Tea House is a 2-minute walk from Xi Cheng Pedestrian Street, Guilin Night Market or Ancient South Gate. It is a 12-minute walk from Elephant Trunk Hill or Sun & Moon Twin Pagodas and a 15-minute walk from Guilin Railway Station and Bus Station. Liangjiang International Airport is 26 km away. Air-conditioned guestrooms at Guilin Rong Lake Aroma Tea House feature views of the lake. Each room is fitted with a work desk, an electric kettle and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Selected rooms offer views of the Rong Lake. This traditional style hotel offers a collection of antiques for guests' viewing pleasure and lessons of cooking, making tea, learning Chinese and painting. In addition, laundry and dry cleaning services are offered. Luggage storage can be found at the 24-hour front desk. Featuring floor-to-ceiling windows and 180-degree views of Rong Lake Scenic Area, the on-site restaurant on the 5th floor serves a mix of Chinese and Western food. It also serves daily Western breakfast.
Traveller reviews
Emma
family_with_children
May 30, 2026
Great location, delicious breakfast, friendly staff, drinking water easily available, laundry detergent in the bathroom, place outside to dry washing. We loved the little tea area in our room.
Maureen
couple
May 28, 2026
“Highly recommend this stunning venue”
The decor was exquisite. So beautiful in every respect. Excellence location across the road to the lake. The staff were exceptional. Every time we walked into the foyer they stood up and greeted us and then offered cold water. Nothing was beyond them. So helpful in booking activities and providing directions. Not a boss in sight but the girls were always smiling and welcoming. The breakfast room was delightful with an amazing view.
Stoycho
couple
May 28, 2026
“Very nice hotel and staff, perfect location, quiet rooms and great breakfast with view!”
The hotel, the staff, the location, the breakfast and the view!
Adrien
couple
May 25, 2026
“Hidden gem in Guilin, a must visit, where you’ll be well looked after.”
The welcoming staff and their warmth. The beauty of the inside building, the location, the massages, the availability of the staff to help organise the trip. Also the comfort of the room
Jatinder
extended_group
May 25, 2026
“A very beautiful stay and helpfull staff.”
andrew
solo_traveller
May 21, 2026
The hotel is a comfortable medium sized hotel, Ronghu Lake is just across the road. Bed is comfortable and room is quiet (you can hear guests in the corridor if they are not quiet). Friendly helpful staff, helped us also to plan our itinerary in Guilin. Very happy that we had chosen this hotel for our visit to Guilin
Marco
couple
May 20, 2026
The hotel is really nice. The location is very good and the staff is super helpful and friendly. They did a big favor for us which we highly appreciate . We highly recommend this hotel in Guilin.
Erin
couple
May 18, 2026
“Short stay”
Great guesthouse. Lovely room for breakfast, nice seating area for tea. Large room.
Beau
couple
May 18, 2026
- The location is incredible. You will be a short walk to all of the major attractions within old Guilin - The staff are amazing, they will help you to ensure you have the most comfortable and convenient stay. Be sure to look into what tours they offer, we were skeptical at first but the day we spent on the river cruise and touring the area was one of our favourite experiences - The rooms are large and clean
Róbert
couple
May 16, 2026
“We received a pretty nice hospitality”
The hotel was in a perfect place
Jachym
solo_traveller
May 15, 2026
Perfect location in front of the lake which is beautifully lit at evenings and offers nice walks. The staff speaks English, which is quite rare. Room and hotel were nicely decorated. A small tea room with a tea-set for xour private tea ceremony was great. The beds were comfortable and the hotel and the area were quiet at nights. Definitely the best hotel during our 2-week vacations.
Victor
solo_traveller
May 14, 2026
“Great hotel. Good value for money”
Lovely quirky hotel right on the lake. Excellent friendly staff who brought us some milk on 2 days so we could enjoy english tea in the room! Had all our laundry done. 2 complete weeks of washing for 100cny. Air conditioning was very effective. Lovely clean room. Breakfast was on par with many of the smaller Chinese hotels. Umbrellas in the lobby for guests to use. Great location.
Emily
couple
May 12, 2026
“A lovely hotel with friendly staff”
A very lovely stay here. The staff were so friendly and helpful and spoke brilliant English. The hotel is in a great location, and it’s such a pretty and interesting building. The room was great and the shower was particularly good. We also enjoyed the tea and the delicious breakfast.
Mariana
couple
May 10, 2026
“Very beautiful and calm hotel inn Guilin, amazing stay”
Exceptional hotel, in the heart of Guilin. Beautiful design, quiet and amazing service. We went back second time for another night.
Jean-Marc
solo_traveller
May 6, 2026
Eycellente location, very nice people, good advises, beautiful room
RosB
solo_traveller
May 2, 2026
So sorry not to stay longer again!! Love the place
Tracey
couple
April 30, 2026
“Lovely staff, clean and comfortable room, great location.”
We loved the feel of this hotel - very friendly, helpful staff with excellent English. Nothing was too much bother. The breakfast was very good. The setting is right near the lakes, so lovely for walks, entertainment and shopping. The hotel is full of beautiful art and scultures. This boutique hotel felt very peaceful and the staff were lovely. We highly recommend it.
Evgenii
solo_traveller
April 29, 2026
Staff was very friendly and kind, helping with tickets for the cruise. Room was great with amenities for tea ceremony. There is a good view from breakfast room.
Shameem
solo_traveller
April 27, 2026
“All in all I love the Hotel, the friendly front desk staff and will definitely recommend it”
I love the cultural aspects of the hotel, the beautiful location by the river/lake. Breakfast was adequate with an international spread. Room was big.
Ahmad
couple
April 27, 2026
“We appreciate the service the staff were very helpful it’s cozy small size hotel well recommended.”
Location
Facilities
Activities
Spa and wellness centre, Massage, Hiking, Cycling, Spa/wellness packages, Back massage, Neck massage, Foot massage, Head massage, Hand massage, Full body massage, Temporary art galleries, Walking tours, Tour or class about local culture, Cooking class
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles, Indoor play area, Kids' outdoor play equipment, Baby safety gates
Food & Drink
Kid meals, Kid-friendly buffet, Wine/champagne, Fruits, Special diet menus (on request), Restaurant, Breakfast in the room, Breakfast options
Food & drink safety
Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Breakfast takeaway containers, Delivered food is securely covered
General
Lift, Family rooms, Non-smoking rooms, Heating, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area, Soundproof rooms, Safety deposit box, Allergy-free room, WiFi available in all areas
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Outdoors
Garden, Terrace, BBQ facilities, Sun terrace, Outdoor furniture, Outdoor fireplace
Parking
Parking, Parking garage
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Safety & security
24-hour security, Key access, Key card access, Security alarm, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Thermometers for guests provided by property, Face masks for guests available
Self check-in
Passport/ID information collected online before you arrive, Check-in kiosk in the lobby
Services
Strollers, Shuttle service, Trouser press, Airport shuttle (additional charge), Lockers, Shared lounge/TV area, Daily housekeeping, Grocery deliveries, Express check-in/check-out, Airport shuttle, Laundry, Dry cleaning, Room service, Meeting/banquet facilities, 24-hour front desk, Concierge service, Private check-in/check-out, Shuttle service (additional charge), Fax/photocopying, Luggage storage, Tour desk, Packed lunches, Car hire, Currency exchange
Transport
Airport pick up, Airport drop off
Family Two-Bedroom Suite
Rooms with traditional Chinese-style decoration offer a 55-inch flat-screen TV, an en suite bathroom with a separate shower, free toiletries, soundproofed windows, a hairdryer, Western-style beddings, independent air conditioning, 24-hour hot water and free 4 bottles of water. Please note that this room cannot accommodate an extra bed.
Deluxe Double Room
Rooms with traditional Chinese-style decoration offer a 42-inch flat-screen TV, a private bathroom with a separate shower, free toiletries, soundproofing rooms, soundproofed windows, a hairdryer, Western-style beddings, wooden furnishings, independent air conditioning, 24-hour hot water and free 2 bottles of water.
Deluxe Twin Room
Rooms with traditional Chinese-style decoration offer a 42-inch flat-screen TV, a private bathroom with a separate shower, free toiletries, soundproofed windows, a hairdryer, Western-style beddings, wooden furnishings, independent air conditioning, 24-hour hot water and free 2 bottles of water.
Permier Queen Room
Rooms with traditional Chinese-style decoration are featured with a $2500 worth extreme comfort sleeping system, antique furniture of the Ming and Qing Dynasties and offer a TV with local cable channels, an en suite bathroom with a separate shower, free toiletries, soundproofed windows, a hairdryer, wooden furnishings, air conditioning, 24-hour hot water and 2 bottles of free water per day. Room facilities: Street view, Mountain view, TV, Telephone, Air Conditioning,Desk, Seating Area, Heating, Soundproofing, Tile/Marble floor, Hardwood/Parquet floors, Cleaning products, Clothes rack, Shower, Hairdryer, Free toiletries, Toilet, Bathroom, Slippers, Electric kettle, Wake-up service Please note that this room cannot accommodate an extra bed.
Premier Twin Room
Rooms with traditional Chinese-style decoration offer a 42-inch flat-screen TV, a private bathroom with a separate shower, free toiletries, soundproofed windows, a hairdryer, Western-style beddings, wooden furnishings, independent air conditioning, 24-hour hot water and free 2 bottles of water.
Standard Queen Room
Located on the ground floor, rooms with traditional Chinese-style decoration offer a 42-inch flat-screen TV, an en suite bathroom with a separate shower, free toiletries, soundproofed windows, a hairdryer, Western-style beddings, wooden furnishing, air conditioning, 24-hour hot water and free 2 bottles of water.
Standard Twin Room
Located on the ground floor, Rooms with traditional Chinese-style decoration offer a 40-inch flat-screen TV, an en suite bathroom with a separate shower, free toiletries, soundproofed windows, a hairdryer, Western-style beddings, independent air conditioning, 24-hour hot water, free 2 bottles of water per day.
Suite with Mountain View
Rooms with traditional Chinese-style decoration offer a 55-inch flat-screen TV, an en suite bathroom with a separate shower, free toiletries, soundproofed windows, a hairdryer, Western-style beddings, independent air conditioning, 24-hour hot water and free 4 bottles of water. Please note that this room cannot accommodate an extra bed.
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