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The Northwest

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    1 Author Pick Hualian Hotel Tianshui Lu 0931/4992102 www.lzhlbg.com As you emerge from the train station, you can't miss this tinted-windowed monster. It's pretty plush inside for the price. On-site spa, travel service beauty salon, et al.Price: ¥80-139

    2 Lanshan Tianshui Lu (near the station end) 0931/8617211, ext 218 The interior is pretty basic, but the rooms are cheap and the staff friendly. Price: Up to ¥50

    3 Lanzhou Fandian Dong Gang Xi Lu, northeast of the Panxuan Lu bus stop (bus #1, #7 or #10 from the train station) 0931/8416321 8418608 The semi-luxurious interior belies the grim Communist-era exterior, and there's a branch of Western Travel Service on site. Price: ¥300-449

    4 Lanzhou Legend Panxuan Lu 0931/8532888 www.lanzhoulegendhotel.com The plushest hotel in town, with international-standard rooms, three restaurants and a quiet bar. Price: ¥450-599

    5 Shengli (Victory Hotel) Qingyang Lu (trolleybus #31 or bus #1 from the train station; or bus #111 from the south bus station) 0931/8465221 Rooms are good value; cheaper dorms are in the west wing, but they are reluctant to rent them to foreigners. Price: hostel ¥46Price: hotel ¥200-299

    6 Youyi (Friendship Hotel) Xijin Xi Lu (opposite the museum, a 15min walk from the West bus station, or bus #1 or trolleybus #31 from the train station) 0931/2689999 2330304 A good budget option, clean, quiet and with 24hr hot water. Price: ¥50–199