China Guide
The Northwest
Accommodation
1
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