InterContinental Resort Jiuzhai Paradise by IHG

It is one of a kind, definitely to be experienced. It is the high end hotel in the region, though it may change in the near future with several new constructions going on.

Large room has a separate lounge area a few steps down from sleeping area and balcony. Large window with forest view. Lovely Tibetan decor low key luxury. bath has shower only. The hotel has spa pool w paid entrance. Buffet has many choices. The main area is noisy with many stores shopping stands,even though it's location is kind of isolated but it is self contained with. Small grocery and clothing store. The only thing I don't like is the high brocasting song in almost all the common areas. Too noisy for my taste. Room is my best resting place, down comforter very comfortable. It was a bit hard to locate the Checkin counter, not obvious. Staff are all very Friendly and helpful. Thoroughly enjoyed the stay. Our flight was delayed 6 hours. One tip is don't prepay at orbitz. If the payment is due at hotel then the hotel can delete the stay. If it is prepaid at orbitz then it is up to orbitz. But the booking was not cancel able till 48 hr before arrival. So we could lose the night if we could arrive. The flight to jiuzhaigou airport is frequently delay or pull back due to weather condition. Mid day flight is usually more reliable.

This hotel sits inside a huge glass dome, what makes it incredible with the snow and mountain views around. The problem is that the area was extremely cold when we visited and the hotel area wasn't heated (prob impossible as its a huge glass dome) and it was a nightmare. Hysterically cold, the restaurants are freezing which some people may think as part of the experience, for me it was a nightmare. Personally, I wouldn't go there in winter time.

I feel a bit upset and disappointed of choosing this hotel because the variety of restaurant is limited, only 1, also I paid extra for the mountain view but I only get small little part of mountain view, instead in front of me is all trees not the mountain view.