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Elsewhere Hotel The former residence of the draft bank

3.5 star property
Pet-friendly hotel with a restaurant connected to a rail/subway station in Jinzhong

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Located in the heart of Pingyao Ancient City, Elsewhere Hotel occupies the former residence of a draft bank. Guests relax on the quiet terrace, discover interesting volumes in the library, or pedal through historic streets on hotel bikes.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly

Room options

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First Floor Traditional Kang Bed Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

First Floor Traditional Kang Bed Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
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Highlights

Yard
Air conditioning
TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Twin Bed Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Bed Room

Highlights

Yard
Air conditioning
TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Pingyao Ancient City neighborhood, Elsewhere Hotel The former residence of the draft bank is connected to a rail/subway station. Xietongqing Ancient Bank and Chinese Chamber of Commerce Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Pingyao City Walls and Pingyao Ancient City.
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No. 1 Leijia Street, Leima Road, Pingyao District, Jinzhong, Shanxi, 031100

What's nearby

  • Pingyao City Walls - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Former Residence of Lei Lutai - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Pingyao Ancient City - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Pingyao Confucian Temple - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Xietongqing Ancient Bank - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Taiyuan (TYN-Wusu) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chummy Coffee - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪平遥大戏堂 | Pingyao Theater - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪云锦成 Yunjincheng Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Luckin Coffee - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Jnsn Lushi Shop - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Elsewhere Hotel The former residence of the draft bank

Hotel located in Pingyao Ancient City
Consider a stay at Elsewhere Hotel The former residence of the draft bank and take advantage of a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a library. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and self parking (surcharge)
  • Train station pick-up service, express check-in, and luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at Elsewhere Hotel The former residence of the draft bank feature perks such as air conditioning and bathrobes, as well as amenities like free WiFi and free bottled water.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Private yards, electric kettles, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge) from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Train station shuttle at scheduled times, on request
  • Self parking on site (CNY 30 per stay)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: CNY 30 per person
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CNY 928.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately CNY 30 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: CNY 30.00 per room (one-way)
  • Self parking fee: CNY 30.00 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: CNY 928.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Alipay and WeChat Pay
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

ELseWhere-LeiFu Hotel Jinzhong
ELseWhere-LeiFu Jinzhong
ELseWhere-LeiFu
ELseWhere LeiFu Hotel
Elsewhere Hotel The former residence of the draft bank Hotel
Elsewhere Hotel The former residence of the draft bank Jinzhong

Frequently asked questions

Is Elsewhere Hotel The former residence of the draft bank pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Elsewhere Hotel The former residence of the draft bank?

Self parking is available for CNY 30.00 per stay.

What time is check-in at Elsewhere Hotel The former residence of the draft bank?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Elsewhere Hotel The former residence of the draft bank?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Elsewhere Hotel The former residence of the draft bank located?

Located in Pingyao Ancient City, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Pingyao City Walls and Pingyao City God Temple. Pingyao Ancient City and Former Residence of Lei Lutai are also within 15 minutes.

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