Huangshan Paiyun Hotel

Hotel was great - particularly as it's on top of a mountain - and that in itself is special! Costs for everything are expensive but fair considering the location. The room is fairly small (but very functional), you won't need space as you won't have luggage. Room comes with warm jackets and a torch so you don't need to bring those things for a sunset/sunrise. We were in what seemed like a newer block so the interior was modern. Shower was hot and decent. Breakfast and dinner (180 yuan per person) had impressive variety considering everything gets up the mountain on a cable car and then manually carried to the hotel. Location is good as it's next to the Taiping cableway but we walked from the popular Yuping cableway carrying small overnight packs. It is very possible in one day! We descended the next day via the Yungu cableway which was a much easier walk. Note the closest lookout for both is a 20min uphill walk with the path starting from the hotel (and another path for those who aren't staying there.) We saw a spectacular sunset and not much of a sunrise. Both were well worth it but of course you're at the mercy of the weather. Receptionists could speak basic English and will also give you bottles of water and communicate weather and sunset conditions to you via WeChat. If you can't understand Mandarin you can use the translate function in WeChat. Free laundry service too but we didn't use it.

Very nice place at the top of mountain. Near the peak to view sunset and sunrise. Staff can use English to support on Wechat very well. Food in restaurant is good. Staff also nice. Recomment to buy the buffet ticket for dinner (180y/pax) instead of À la carte (same food with buffet).

We had a pleasant stay here. Breakfast was sumptuous and the staff (Wei Wei) was extremely helpful and friendly during our stay. Wei Wei provided us with sunrise and sunset timing and probability of seeing it and planned our hiking route for us. We would definitely visit again if we had the chance!

The hotel is very close to a sunset/sunrise spot. All amenities were good and the room was clean. The buffet is 180¥ / person: quality is ok, nothing exceptional, but there is variety of food which makes it easier to accommodate diverse taste.

You pay top price for location, but to be honest you get what you pay. The hotel is sick. The staff don't really speak English but you're the visitor right?

Great location to spend the night on the top of the mountain

Food was ok, there is quite some walking necessary to get to the hotel, so make sure you are fit enough. Location on mountain is good (but so are all hotels on the mountain). The room was fine, but considering the price not super special as you might expect. You are paying for being on the mountain (which does give you some peaceful moments when most people have left the park).

The hotel is modern with really good amenities despite being in the Yellow Mountain. You are able to wash and dry your laundry for free but there is likely to be a queue. Despite this, it's good have especially given how soaked we were! Room was very spacious, clean and we love the minimalist look of it. Food was decent but nothing was in English or labelled which is the only critism we have.

Excellent hotel in spectacular location. Very clean, large well appointed rooms, amazing bed, large windows overlooking the scenery. Hot water. Sumptuous breakfasts and dinners. Wonderful spa with luxurious products and skilled masseuse. And above all, amazing staff - always welcoming, friendly and helpful. Special thanks to Tan 谭学黎 - At the time of my stay I was the only non-Chinese speaker at the hotel, and Tan went above and beyond to help me organize and perfect every single aspect of my stay. My 3 days exploring 黄山 could not have been as wonderful and adventurous if not for Tan's endless guidance. Thank you for a wondeful stay!