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A traditional wooden building with a covered outdoor seating area, potted plants, and hanging light fixtures. - Water Hotel Pingyao (Jinzhong)
A covered atrium with wooden beams, potted plants, and hanging light fixtures. - Water Hotel Pingyao (Jinzhong)
A traditional wooden building with large windows, a wooden bench, and various potted plants. - Water Hotel Pingyao (Jinzhong)
A traditional Chinese interior with a statue, red lanterns, and potted plants. - Water Hotel Pingyao (Jinzhong)
A courtyard with potted plants, wooden furniture, and a central statue. - Water Hotel Pingyao (Jinzhong)
Luxury
4.0 star property
9.4

Exceptional

Upscale family-friendly hotel connected to a shopping center

A grocery/convenience store, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Water Hotel Pingyao. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar

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Room options

View all photos for Basic Room, Japanese Futon (Free Train Station Pick Up)

A bedroom with a bed, pillows, a bedside table, and artwork on the wall.

Basic Room, Japanese Futon (Free Train Station Pick Up)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Futon

View all photos for Deluxe King Room (Free Train Station Pick Up)

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a view of the outside.

Deluxe King Room (Free Train Station Pick Up)

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Family Kang-Bed Room (Free Train Station Pick Up)

A modern bedroom with a wooden slat ceiling, a bed with white bedding, a TV on the left, and a small wooden bench with a colorful cushion.

Deluxe Family Kang-Bed Room (Free Train Station Pick Up)

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Suite (Free Train Station Pick Up)

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a decorative wall mural.

Deluxe Suite (Free Train Station Pick Up)

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premier Suite (Free Train Station Pick Up)

A spacious living area with a herringbone wood floor, a sofa set, a coffee table, and a lamp.

Premier Suite (Free Train Station Pick Up)

  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Pingyao Ancient City neighborhood, Water Hotel Pingyao is connected to a shopping center. Xietongqing Ancient Bank and Chinese Chamber of Commerce Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Pingyao Ancient City and Pingyao Confucian Temple. Enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking/biking trails, or hop on a bike rental nearby and explore all the area has to offer. Visit our Pingyao County travel guide
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No. 188 South Street, Pingyao, Jinzhong, Shanxi, 038118

What's nearby

  • Pingyao Ancient City
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Pingyao City Walls
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Pingyao Confucian Temple
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Xietongqing Ancient Bank
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Nine Dragon Screen
    10 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Taiyuan (TYN-Wusu)
    65 min drive

Restaurants

  • 双林小吃店
    9 min drive
  • 平遥大戏堂 | Pingyao Theater
    6 min walk
  • 云锦成 Yunjincheng Restaurant
    17 min walk
  • Chummy Coffee
    6 min walk
  • Rest Of Life
    10 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free train station pick-up shuttle during limited hours

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: CNY 68 for adults and CNY 68 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Free children's club

Family friendly

  • Free children's club
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Separate bedroom
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden

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.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2015
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Living room
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
An early check-in fee will be charged
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 2 PM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport and 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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CNY 200.0 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately CNY 68 for adults and CNY 68 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: CNY 400 per vehicle (one way)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee
  • Rollaway bed fee: CNY 200.0 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property class

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Frequently asked questions

Is Water Hotel Pingyao pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Water Hotel Pingyao?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Water Hotel Pingyao?

Check-out is at 2 PM.

Does Water Hotel Pingyao provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of CNY 400 per vehicle applies.

Where is Water Hotel Pingyao located?

This family-friendly Jinzhong hotel is located in the historical district, within a 5-minute walk of Pingyao Ancient City, Pingyao City Walls, and Pingyao Confucian Temple. Xietongqing Ancient Bank and Former Residence of Lei Lutai are also within 10 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Water Hotel Pingyao Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lots of thoughtful touches. Well appointed room, jasmine tea leaves with a tea service in the room. Extensive personal breakfast, with good coffee and choice of Western or Chinese option. Great location in the middle of ancient city - everything is happening outside your doors and yet peaceful courtyard. Free Pickup and drop off from train station was a nice service with courteous attention. Overall well run hotel and well appointed. Parting gift of intricately paper cut motifs.’
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Noah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff here is the most helpful, polite, and hospitable staff that I have encountered at a hotel in my life. The check in was very smooth and they even arranged pick up and drop off from and to the train station, which was seamless. The rooms were very clean, as well as the bathroom. And the location is prime, right by the South Gate, 3 min walk to central tower, and a Luckin Coffee right next door.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Free pickup and drop-off from the high speed rail station. Hotel is pretty quiet inside considering it's on a very busy street outside. Super convenient location to see everything in Pingyao. They packed our breakfast for us since our departing train left earlier than when they usually serve breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

massimo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice location great atmosphere very comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Deborah and Carys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent all round, very pleasant stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

leonardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
kind people
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

We enjoyed our stay at the Water Hotel

My wife and I stayed at the Water Hotel for a few days in early January. The staff upgraded us to a larger room and was overall very helpful, including arranging a pickup at Taiyuan airport and return transportation to the airport. The morning breakfast is delivered to your room a few minutes after you order it. The Hotel is right in the old town and within steps of anything you want to see their. The itself was spacious, clean and with a comfortable bed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Jose Gaspar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel maravilhoso. Equipe super atenciosa, fomos extremamente bem tratados. As instalações e os quartos são perfeitos e superou a expectativa.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

PHILIPPE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Petit hôtel propre et agréable, très bien situé dans la vieille ville
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Edson Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ótima experiência! Todos os funcionários muito solícitos. Acomodação muito confortável. Café da manhã excelente! Ótima localização. Serviço de transfer impecável. Foram gentis e me deram um upgrade de quarto e late check out.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Luca Davide

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Consigliato, voto 10 !

Struttura tipica in pieno centro all’ interno della zona pedonale e bella camera !
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Very lovely old hotel in ideal location hard bed

Lovely atmosphere old chinese. Right in the centre of the old city. Beautiful place for breakfast, Chinese breakfast did not suit my wife but great coffee and orange juice, i think they own luckin coffee next door. Room was lovely but we are getting too old for a futton on the floor that was the only downside. I think some rooms had softer beds Hotel picked up from train and dropped off great service. Dont really speak english but they had translator on the phone so it was fine. Staff friendly all good.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
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8/10 Good

Jean-Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent rapport qualité/prix

Situé sur la rue principale, juste près de la porte sud, il a l'avantage d'un accès facile (véhicules interdits en ville). Très calme, confortable, bien équipé et chauffé (important). Personnel très attentionné. Petit restaurant pour prendre le petit-déjeuner du matin. Pendant 4 jours nous avons eu tout le temps d'observer les lieux de séjour proposés à Pingyao et celui-ci est sans contexte une très bonne adresse.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Goed hotel, nette en ruime kamers, alle voorzieningen aanwezig, basic maar goed ontbijt. Gezien de ligging van dit hotel, een aanrader in vergelijking met de andere hotels in de omgeving.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were traditional chinese rooms, yet very comfortable. Beautiful courtyard and tasty chinese breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful hotel in the heart of the Old City

Lovely hotel with amazingly modern, yet traditional decor. Our family of 4 adults and 2 toddlers reserved two Kang rooms, which was a good size and comfortable for the kids to sleep in. Wonderful service, hotel arranged free transport to/from Pingyao Old City train station. Breakfast was great, with Chinese and Western options. Awesome location right on South Street (one of the main streets) and just around the corner from the ticket booth and Old City Wall. All around an amazing experience and a beautiful hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Water Hotel provides excellent service. It exceeds our expectations
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Siu Yuet

Disliked: Staff & service
The toilet basin is not clean. Staff is not very helpful and not professional. It is not good enough for the so high tariff charged.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Struttura antica molto bella. Eccezionale la posizione a pochi metri dalla torre principale dentro le mura. Molto comodo il fatto che ti vengano a prendere alla stazione e ti riportino il giorno della partenza, il tutto gratis.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a historic hotel that has been modernized and is on the main street of the historic district of Pingyao. Many restaurants and shops within very easy walking distance
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
良かった。親切な対応でした。
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
TUTTO ASSOLUTAMENTE PERFETTO: GENTILISSIMI E PULITISSIMO
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ottima scelta

Grande disponibilità del personale. Hanno organizzato i trasferimenti da e per la stazione senza alcun costo aggiuntivo. Colazione discreta, ma nulla di particolare. Un’oasi di pace nel traffico (pedonale) cittadino
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
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6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Localización muy buena al inicio de la vía peatonal
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
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8/10 Good

Etienne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Nice and well located but noisy hotel

Hotel very well located and well renovated in an old house, very convenient to visit the city. However the room was very noisy (not possible to sleep after 7.30am due to the noise in the patio and other rooms) and the bathroom is a little small (the shower is over the toilets). Breakfast time could be a little longer (max 9am during the weekend)
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019