Kunming Latosol hotel

This hotel is tucked away in a pedestrian area of the Jinma Biji Archway in the Wuhua district. This means you are very close to Nanping Street and the Old Kunming area. Its an area with tons of restaurants, street food, shopping and in general a great vibe. The staff speak very little English but communication is possible with Wechat translation... much better than Google translate (which makes alot of ridiculous mistakes). The girls at the desk go out of their way to make you feel comfortable and cared for... Lily even escorted us to a local restaurant for Over the Bridge noodles. We were in a suite with a lovely balcony that overlooked the shops directly beneath us, it was was very quiet in the mornings and evenings. The suite was large and the bed very comfortable. the bathroom facilities were very good with a bidet toilet and strong water pressure. They provide a kettle for tea or coffee and a tiny cold box for keeping drinks or fruit cold. We did not have breakfast at the hotel, because Asian style meals in the morning was not to our taste. We preferred to buy yogurt and delicious blueberries and had our breakfast on the balcony. There is also a lovely bakery "Just Hot" on Nanping Street if you "need" western style breads etc. Their coffee place next to the reception on the 3rd floor has good coffee and the hotel provides you with a welcome voucher for tea and cheescake and discounted coffee. They also have pizza if thats your thing. All in all Latosol hotel is a perfect place for exploring Kunming.

If you are arriving from the airport or train station... they do not provide car pick-up (as do many other accomodations we were in) Also if you are using DiDi taxi service, the hotel does not appear on their listings. You will have to use Jinma Biji Archway for your drop off and look for the hotel from there. It was a bit challenging to find it the first time. Add their Wechat number for communication so they can help you find them.

This hotel in Kunming is absolutely a great choice! Kunming has pleasant weather all year round like spring, and I had a wonderful time watching seagulls at Haigeng Dam. The hotel features a stunning red brick decor style, the red brick walls make you feel like you're in an artistic world. The front desk staff provided warm and friendly service, the room was spotlessly clean and tidy, and the bedding was incredibly soft and comfortable. All in all, it was an amazing stay and a fantastic experience!The coffee at the hotel's café has a unique flavor, and Yunnan coffee beans have totally captivated me.