Huarui Plaza Hotel

Huarui Plaza Hotel is a simple budget hotel at No. 353 Jinchang South Road in Chengguan District, Lanzhou, Gansu Province, 730030, within a few minutes' walk of Dongfanghong Square. Jinchang South Road runs through the heart of the old commercial centre, lined with shops, offices, small restaurants and busy pavements, and the square is the city's main plaza and a common meeting point. The central location is the hotel's main selling point, since the Zhangye Road shopping area, the provincial government quarter and the Gansu Provincial Museum can be reached by a short taxi ride or by metro. The Yellow River waterfront and Zhongshan Bridge are also close enough to reach on foot in good weather. The hotel is a locally operated property rather than part of an international chain, and the standard rooms are functional, with free Wi-Fi, a private bathroom, air conditioning and heating. Furnishings may be dated compared with the newer chains, but rates are low and the position is hard to beat for the price. There is no major on-site restaurant, so guests usually eat at nearby noodle shops, dumpling houses and snack stalls, where Lanzhou beef noodles are a standard breakfast. The service character is basic and friendly, suitable for budget travellers, business visitors on short trips and groups. Visitors should expect limited English and passport registration at check-in. Street noise is common in the central area, so a higher floor is a sensible request.