Ibis Hotel, Tianjin Ancient Culture St

Tianjin


Riverside branch of the dependable Ibis chain, with a lobby cafe and simple, modern, comfortable rooms. The cheapest have interior-facing windows. The most expensive have (slightly obscured) river views. Most rooms cost between ¥300 and ¥400, though you can buy a one-year membership card for decent discounts if you have a Chinese mobile number. Little English spoken.


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