Nanjing's Hidden Gem: Hanting Premium Hotel Review (Ming Palace, Ruijin Rd)

Hanting Premium Hotel Nanjing Ming Palace Ruijin Road Nanjing China

Nanjing's Hidden Gem: Hanting Premium Hotel Review (Ming Palace, Ruijin Rd)

Nanjing's Hidden Gem? Hanting Premium Hotel Review (Ming Palace, Ruijin Rd) - My Chaotic Confessions

Okay, folks, let's be honest, finding a decent hotel in Nanjing can feel like navigating a bamboo forest blindfolded. But, armed with my trusty travel weary soul, I braved the concrete jungle and checked into the Hanting Premium Hotel (Ming Palace, Ruijin Rd). They call it “premium.” Buckle up, because this ain't gonna be a dry, sterile review. This is me, unfiltered, spilling the tea (or maybe the jasmine green tea, which they had, bless them) on my experience.

First Impressions & Accessibility - The Great Wall of… Confusion?

Getting there? Well, let's just say my taxi driver and I developed a close bond, mostly because we were lost for a solid twenty minutes circling the area. (Pro-Tip: Pinpoint the place before hailing a cab.) Accessibility? Okay, so there’s an elevator, which is a huge win. Because lugging my suitcase up five flights of stairs after a twelve-hour flight? No, thank you. The lobby itself seemed pretty accessible, but I didn't do a full-on wheelchair accessibility test (though I did notice the facilities for disabled guests), so I can't fully vouch for that.

The Room - My Sanctuary…Or Not?

The room… it was… fine. Yes, free Wi-Fi in all rooms! That's a life-saver for a digital nomad like myself. And the internet access (both Wi-Fi and LAN)? Solid. Necessary for my writing anyway. Plenty of charging points ( sockets near the bed are a godsend), a desk (a crucial work space), and a laptop workspace. They had blackout curtains, which were great for those late-night/early-morning writing sessions… or hiding from the world after a particularly heavy dinner. The air conditioning worked like a dream, thank goodness. I could even open the window for some fresh Nanjing air, although the city sounds can be a bit… lively. (I'm talking karaoke until 2 AM, folks.)

The bathroom… clean, functional. I appreciated the bathrobes and slippers because, honestly, comfort is king. The complimentary tea was a welcome touch, especially after the chaotic cab ride. Daily housekeeping? Excellent. The room was always spick and span. And yes, the extra-long bed was actually extra long. Which is a blessing for a tall individual such as myself. The shower was a decent size, and the separate shower/bathtub options? A big plus. The in-room safe box gave me some peace of mind, too.

However… the lighting was a bit… clinical. And the TV, while having satellite/cable channels, was a pain to figure out. I did not use the on-demand movies at all, and honestly, was too tired to try most things. The closet, while adequate, lacked proper hangers. Minor quibbles, sure. But they added up, you know?

Cleanliness and Safety - Peace of Mind (Mostly)

Okay, the cleanliness was surprisingly impressive. Considering the current global situation, this was a major factor. The fact that they use anti-viral cleaning products, do daily disinfection in common areas, and sanitize rooms between stays… huge points. The hand sanitizer stations were plentiful, and everyone seemed to be following the hygiene protocols. The staff is trained in safety protocol. Although, there was this one time when I tried to order room service and it went sideways, so there is room for improvement, however.

Dining, Drinking, and Snacking – A Culinary Adventure (Sort Of)

The breakfast [buffet]… Let's just say it was… interesting. There was Asian breakfast and Western breakfast options, but the quality varied. The coffee shop was a good place to hide with a book and a cup of coffee once the chaos began. I didn't partake in the restaurants too much (the Asian cuisine in restaurant looked decent, but I was feeling a bit homesick for a good burger), but I saw a few people chowing down. The snackbar offerings were reliable. The bottle of water provided in the room was a nice touch.

Services and Conveniences - The Little Things That Matter

Doorman - helpful people who helped with my luggage. Luggage storage - a good thing for when I arrived early. Daily housekeeping -- a win. Cash withdrawal - available, which saved me the hassle of converting some money. Laundry service - great for the inevitable stain from my noodle incident. Elevator -- crucial.

Things to Do and Ways to Relax – Spa Day… Or Not?

Let's be clear: this isn't a resort. There is a fitness center (I saw it but didn't use it), and the spa/sauna is mentioned, but I didn't brave it. Honestly, after battling jet lag and Nanjing traffic, the only thing I wanted to do was crawl into my comfortable bed and sleep. Plus, the pool with view? Didn't see one. Poolside bar? Nope. But the in-room amenities were enough. Though it's a pity that the massage wasn't on offer at all.

For the Kids - Family-Friendly Vibes?

I didn't travel with kids, so I can't speak to this directly. But I did see a few families, so the family/child friendly aspect seemed to be a thing. But that's about all I could see.

The Quirks and the Chaos

One time, I swear, I thought I saw a ghost lurking in the hallway. Just kidding (maybe). The hallways are a bit… long. And the elevators, while present, can take a while during peak times. The check-in/out [express] option saved my sanity on the way out, though.

The Verdict - Worth It?

Look, it's not the Four Seasons. But for the price, the Hanting Premium Hotel (Ming Palace, Ruijin Rd) delivers. It's clean, safe, accessible, and has great Wi-Fi. The location is convenient (once you get the hang of navigating, which, let’s be honest, will take me a while), and the staff is friendly. It's a solid base for exploring Nanjing.

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(Disclaimer: My experience is subjective. Your mileage may vary. I am not a professional travel critic. Just a slightly sleep-deprived, caffeine-fueled traveller who has seen some things…and eaten some things…in Nanjing.)

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Alright, buckle up buttercups, because we're diving headfirst into my absolute train wreck of a trip to Nanjing, China. And yes, it's centered around the hallowed halls (and questionable air conditioning) of the Hanting Premium Hotel Nanjing Ming Palace Ruijin Road. Expect less "polished travel guide" and more "a stressed-out human desperately trying to eat noodles and maybe not lose their passport."

Trip Title: Nanjing Nightmare (and Occasional Delight)

Day 1: Arrival & Jet Lagged Shenanigans

• Time: 6:00 AM - Landed, bleary-eyed, at Nanjing Lukou International Airport. Oh, the joy. The absolute joy.
• Event: Dragged my suitcase through a sea of overly enthusiastic taxi drivers. My Mandarin is… rusty, to say the least. Ended up shouting "Hanting! Hanting!" like a deranged parrot.
• Quirky Observation: Did you know airport air conditioning is specifically designed to make you question your life choices? Apparently, it's true.
• Messiness: After a 45-minute taxi ride (pretty sure he purposefully took the long route), I finally arrived at the Hanting. Check-in took forever. Turns out, "lost in translation" is an understatement when you're trying to explain you paid online.
• Emotional Reaction: Pure, unadulterated relief when I finally got that room key. I wanted to weep. I might have wept a little.
• Time: 8:00 AM - Collapsed in my gloriously air-conditioned (thank god) room. The bed? A magnificent cloud of cotton and exhaustion.
• Event: Attempted to sleep. Failed miserably. Jet lag is a cruel mistress.
• Opinionated Language: The Hanting room was…fine. Clean enough. The tiny, slightly terrifying shower was a bonus.
• Imperfection: I tried to eat a pre-packaged pastry I bought at the airport. It tasted suspiciously like cardboard and regret.
• Time: 12:00 PM - Forced myself to leave the hotel. I mean, I had to. My stomach was rumbling louder than a hungry dragon.
• Event: Found a noodle shop nearby. The menu was entirely in Chinese, with pictures that may or may not have been accurate. I pointed, smiled, and prayed.
• Stronger Emotional Reaction: The noodles… they were… a revelation! Savory broth, springy noodles, and some sort of mystery meat that was, surprisingly, delicious! A small victory!
• Rambles: Now, about those noodles… I could eat that all day, every day forever! I'd give up everything.
• Time: 2:00 PM – Wandering around Nanjing. Totally lost, but somewhat enchanted.
• Event: The Confucius Temple and the Qinhuai River
• Imperfection: Took way too many photos. The Qinhuai River was beautiful, but slightly overcrowded.
• Quirky Observation: Saw a guy attempting to ride a bike. He quickly crashed.
• Details: Evening to go to the hotel to rest

Day 2: The Massacre, the Noodles, and a Touch of Culture Shock

• Time: 9:00 AM - Breakfast at the hotel. The "continental breakfast" was… interesting.
• Event: Ventured out to the Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.
• Stronger Emotional Reaction: Holy. God. It was incredibly difficult to process. Heartbreaking. Horrifying. But absolutely essential. It’s a very moving, emotional experience.
• Messiness: I got lost on the subway. Again. Found myself surrounded by a sea of locals, all staring at my lost, bewildered face. Eventually, someone took pity and pointed me in the right direction (probably with a laugh).
• Opinionated Language: The Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall is a MUST-SEE. Prepare to be moved. Prepare to be heartbroken. Prepare to feel like you should know more about the world.
• Time: 1:00 PM - Desperately needed a distraction from the day’s heavy experience.
• Event: Back to that noodle shop. I ordered the same noodles. I think I’m addicted.
• Rambles: The problem is I only know a few words (noodle, more, water, thank you).
• Emotion: The noodles… pure happiness.
• Time: 3:00 PM - Explored the Nanjing Museum.
• Event: Saw ancient pottery, beautiful calligraphy, and enough jade ornaments to make me dizzy.
• Imperfection: Spent way too much time staring at a display of teacups. I’m not even a tea drinker.
• Quirky Observation: The museum guards are incredibly vigilant. I was afraid to breathe too loudly.
• Time: Evening - Walked around Nanjing.
• Event: Had some street food. My stomach is still holding up, thankfully.

Day 3: The Ming Tomb & The Struggle is Real.

• Time: 9:00 AM - Another hotel breakfast. Still surviving continental.
• Event: The Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum. The tomb of the Hongwu Emperor.
• Stronger Emotional Reaction: The scale of the mausoleum was breathtaking. The architecture? Incredible. But climbing those stairs in this humidity? My legs were screaming in protest.
• Messiness: Got slightly lost again, this time near the Ming Dynasty tomb.
• Opinionated Language: Get ready for a serious hike. Wear comfortable shoes and bring water. And maybe a portable fan.
• Time: 1:00 PM - Attempted to find a place for lunch.
• Event: Wandered aimlessly through the streets.
• Imperfection: Made a terrible mistake.
• Quirky Observation: The food, the people, the sites, the traffic…it’s sensory overload.
• Details: I think I ended up eating something I couldn't figure it out.
• Time: 3:00 PM - Back to the hotel. Exhausted.
• Event: I tried to relax.
• Emotion: The constant noise is getting to me a little bit.
• Rambles: I just want to sit in my room and drink water.
• Details: I think I'll go to the hotel restaurant.

Day 4: Departure (and Dreams of Noodles)

• Time: 6:00 AM - Woke up. Ugh.
• Event: Packing. Which involved wrestling my suitcase, figuring out how to close it, and accepting the fact that I probably wouldn’t be able to zip it again.
• Stronger Emotional Reaction: Saying goodbye to the Hanting Premium Hotel. It wasn’t perfect, but it was my base, my temporary haven.
• * Messy: Got to the airport. Traffic was a nightmare.
• * Emotion: The plane's taking off.
• * Details: I'm finally leaving.
• * Last Thoughts: I will dream of those noodles.

This, my friends, is my Nanjing story. It's a messy, imperfect, and totally honest representation of a trip filled with wonder, exhaustion, and an unhealthy obsession with noodles. Would I go back? Absolutely. Would I change anything? Probably not. Maybe I'd bring a better phrasebook. And a bigger suitcase. And maybe a personal noodle chef. But hey, that's just life, isn't it?

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Hanting Premium Hotel (Ming Palace, Ruijin Road) – The Unfiltered Truth

So, *should* I stay at the Hanting Premium Hotel? (Ugh, that question!)

Okay, look. This isn’t a luxury yacht, alright? It’s a *Hanting*. Think… functional with a hopeful splash of… *premium*. The location? Brilliant, smack dab in the middle of everything, perfect if you're hoping to explore the actual Ming Palace area (which, FYI, is SO much more impressive than the hotel's hallways). The price? Generally, it won't make you weep. So, to answer your question... maybe. It depends on your tolerance for the slightly-less-than-pristine, and your expectations. If you demand perfection, run. If you’re a seasoned traveler who's just looking for a clean bed and a decent shower, and you don't mind some… *character*, then hey, it might be your jam.

What's the *actual* room like? Be brutally honest!

Alrighty, buckling in for this one. Rooms are… variable. On my last trip, the first room I got? Let's just say the air conditioning sounded like a dying pterodactyl. And the window? Well, it looked like it had been fighting a losing battle with Nanjing's relentless humidity for, oh, about a decade. I got them to switch me, eventually, after a slightly embarrassing charade involving frantic pointing and the international language of 'broken English and desperate facial expressions'. The second room? Much better, cleaner (mostly), and the AC, though still a bit noisy, felt like a definite win. The bedding, though, was surprisingly comfy, actually. And bonus points: the light switches were actually labelled! (A small victory, I know.) But... and there's always a but... expect slightly worn furnishings. Don't expect gleaming, brand-new-everything. Expect… functional. And sometimes, expect a faint whiff of cleaning products trying *very* hard to cover up something else.

How's the Wi-Fi? Can I actually *work* here?

Ugh, the Wi-Fi. A mixed bag. Some days? Lightning fast, streaming videos like nobody’s business. Other days? I swear, I could get a faster connection using carrier pigeons. Yes, seriously. I once sat for a solid hour, trying to download a single email attachment, nearly pulling out my hair. So, can you *work* here? Potentially, yes. *Reliably*? That's the gamble. Come prepared with a backup plan (like your phone's data, or… you know… a carrier pigeon). My advice? Don't rely on it if you have a crucial deadline. Try to get a room closer to the router if you can.

Is the breakfast any good? (Because I'm a *breakfast person*.)

Breakfast... ah, breakfast. This is where things get... *interesting*. It's included, which is ALWAYS a win. Expect a buffet, a buffet which *varies*. One day, I found what I *swear* was the best scrambled eggs in the entire city. Light, fluffy, perfectly seasoned. The next day? A rubbery, congealed… *thing*. The same with the congee - sometimes sublime, sometimes… let’s just say it resembled wallpaper paste. There's usually some sort of noodle dish, some baozi (steamed buns, which are usually a safe bet), and the ubiquitous sad-looking fruit. Also, the coffee? Drinkable, but don't expect anything fancy. Honestly, I kind of loved the randomness of the breakfast. You never knew what culinary adventure awaited you. Embrace the chaos!

What about the staff? Are they helpful?

The staff... are generally lovely, bless their hearts. Language can be a barrier (surprise!), but they're usually patient and try their best. I had a minor issue with a broken hairdryer once (see above: pterodactyl AC saga), and they were surprisingly quick to replace it. They're not going to be showering you with personalized attention, but they're efficient and generally helpful. They're the unsung heroes, really. I’d say the level of English varies, you are better off learning some basic Mandarin phrases to get by, it does save a lot of hustle.

Okay, but what REALLY annoyed you? Be honest!

Okay, deep breath. One thing that *really* bugged me, and it's a small thing, granted, but... the elevators. They're slow. Painfully, agonizingly slow. And frequently packed. I mean, I love people-watching as much as the next person, but I don't want to spend half my vacation trapped in a metal box with strangers. There were a couple of times (especially during peak check-in/check-out hours) when I considered just taking the stairs… which, by the way, *also* seemed to be perpetually occupied. So, yeah. The elevators. Prepare to practice patience. Or pack a good book. Or both. (The book's the better option).

Let's talk about the location – is it really as good as everyone says?

Location. Location. Location. Alright, so Ruijin Road? It's ace. Seriously. You're right in the thick of things. The Ming Palace area? Steps away, ready to explore. Metro access? Super convenient, basically on your doorstep. Restaurants, shops, you name it — they're all within walking distance. You can easily get to major attractions like the Presidential Palace, and even Xuanwu Lake isn't *that* far if you're up for a decent walk. Nightlife? Not as crazy as some areas, but you're close enough to get to anywhere, and you are far away enough to not be bothered. My advice? Walk! Explore! Get lost! It's the perfect base for adventures.

I heard something about noise… is it a noisy hotel?

Noise levels *can* depend on your room's location and proximity to the street, but overall, I didn't find it excessively loud. The hotel is on a fairly busy road, so you’ll hear traffic, I'm sure. However, I was lucky enough to have a room facing inwards on my last visit, so street noise wasn't too bad. On the flip side, I could vividly hear my neighbour snoring, or, you know, whatever else they were doing in there. So, it can be 'iffy'. If you're a light sleeper, pack earplugs. Seriously. You'll thank me later. Especially if those pterodactyl AC units are in full roar. Ocean View Inn

Hanting Premium Hotel Nanjing Ming Palace Ruijin Road Nanjing China

Hanting Premium Hotel Nanjing Ming Palace Ruijin Road Nanjing China

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