
Tongliao's BEST Hotel? Wanda Square Hanting Hotel Review!
Wanda Square Hanting Hotel, Tongliao: My Confessions, Quirks, and Surprisingly Okay Stay! Ramblings Included
Okay, buckle up buttercups. I just got back from Tongliao, land of… well, I’m still figuring that out. And I stayed at the Wanda Square Hanting Hotel. Let’s just say, it was an experience. More… a journey. This isn't your sterile, perfectly polished travel blog. This is real life, folks. Prepare for a rollercoaster because, honestly, my stay was a bit of one.
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Let's Dive In (Deep End First, as Always!)
First things first: accessibility. Look, I'm not in a wheelchair, but I am a klutz. Which means I appreciate a hotel that tries. The website said "Facilities for disabled guests," and I actually saw some elevators, so that's a start. Things were, mostly, accessible. Didn't see any ramps that weren't… well, ramps. But hey, for Tongliao, it's probably ahead of the curve. I'd give it a solid "B" on that front.
Cleanliness, Safety, and the Ghosts of Viral Scares…
Oh. Cleanliness. The website breathed hygiene. "Antiviral cleaning products," "Daily disinfection," "Rooms sanitized between stays"… the whole shebang. They were obsessed. Fine, I'm cool with that. After the last few years, who isn't obsessed? The hallways did smell faintly of bleach, which, honestly, calmed my nerves. And the hand sanitizer dispensers were everywhere, like little, judgmental sentinels. I even saw a sign about "Individually-wrapped food options." They clearly went HAM on the safety protocols. I gave the cleanliness an A, even if it felt a little sterile. If the hotel was cleaner, I would love to give it a better rating.
The Room: My Humble Abode (With a View!)
Okay, so the room itself. Pretty standard Hanting fare, actually. Available in all rooms: Air conditioning (thank GOD, it was hot!), a TV with "on-demand movies" (which mostly meant stuff I couldn’t understand, but hey, a screen is a screen), a little desk that looked perpetually dusty (a minor flaw), and… a window that opened! YES! Freedom! And… the view! Oh my god, the view. I had a high floor, so I looked out over the city. Honestly, Tongliao might not be the Vegas of Inner Mongolia, but there was something calming about the flat expanse and the hazy sky. It was a surprisingly pretty view.
I will admit the Air conditioning was a lifesaver. I am a person who sweats. A lot. It was a blessing from the gods, to have this air conditioner.
Also in the room: Free Wi-Fi! And it actually worked. That never happens, so points there. And there was a coffee/tea maker. I, of course, have a love for coffee.
The Bed was fine. Comfortable enough. My bathroom was also fine. The shower worked. The water was hot. I liked the soap.
Dining, Glorious Dining (or, How I Navigated the Buffet)
Dining, drinking, and snacking – this is where things got… interesting. They had several restaurants, including Asian cuisine and International cuisine. I’m a creature of habit, so I went for the Buffet in restaurant. The Asian breakfast had everything from congee to… well, things I didn't know what they were. I'm not gonna lie, I mostly stuck to the scrambled eggs (which were surprisingly good). The Coffee shop had coffee. Not the best coffee, but coffee nonetheless. I did not see any Vegetarian restaurant, but I'm sure that there are some.
I did try the Soup in restaurant one evening. It wasn't the most exciting thing I've ever eaten, but it was… okay. A solid "C+."
There was a Poolside bar too! I didn't see it, but it was there. And the Snack bar gave me everything that I needed.
Amenities and Amenities (Because, Why Not?)
- Internet Access: The Wi-Fi was mostly solid. Good enough for video calls (which I desperately needed to make to stay in touch with my sanity).
- Fitness Center: I… uh… didn’t use it. Let's be honest. I went on a walk one day.
- Swimming Pool: The website boasted an outdoor pool. It looked inviting. Tempted, I went to go take a dip, only to find it was closed. My dreams were crushed.
- Spa/Sauna: I, again, did not use it. Call me unsophisticated.
- Other Services and Conveniences: They had a concierge (who seemed vaguely confused by my questions), laundry service (thank god), luggage storage, a convenience store, and cash withdrawal. Standard stuff. Plus, they had facilities for disabled guests!
The Downside (Because Nothing's Perfect… Especially Me)
Okay, here's the real tea. A few things rubbed me the wrong way.
- The English of some staff members was… limited. This isn’t a major complaint (I was in China, after all). But it did make communication a bit challenging.
- The elevator was a bit slow. Like, old man slow. Patience is a virtue, apparently.
- One morning, the hot water in my room was lukewarm. That's a definite no-no.
- The hotel chain was not the most friendly.
- The babysitting service was something that I did not test. But it was there.
The Verdict: Would I Go Back? (Maybe… With Some Caveats)
Look, the Wanda Square Hanting Hotel wasn’t perfect. Far from it. There were quirks, minor annoyances, and a general sense of… Tongliao-ness. But overall? It was a perfectly decent place to stay. It was clean (seriously, I felt like I could eat off the floors), the view was surprisingly good, and the Wi-Fi actually worked.
The biggest thing that would affect me wanting to go back, is the fact that the swimming pool was closed.
So, if you're heading to Tongliao and want a safe, relatively comfortable, and reasonably priced hotel, the Wanda Square Hanting Hotel is worth considering. Just don't expect the Ritz. Expect… well, expect Tongliao. And pack your own coffee.
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Okay, buckle up buttercups, because this isn't your grandma's meticulously planned trip. This is Tongliao, Wanda Square, Hanting Hotel, and me, in the throes of travel… well, let’s say, experiences.
Hanting Hotel Tongliao Wanda Square – The Messy, Glorious Itinerary (Because "Plan" is a Strong Word)
Day 1: Arrival & Immediate Regret (Kidding! …Mostly)
- 14:00 – 16:00: The Great Airport Scramble & Hanting Hotel Shuffle. Okay, so landing in Tongliao was… dramatic. My luggage decided to take a scenic route, arriving approximately when the cows come home (which, by the way, I did see cows. Early on in this trip, you know, before the culture shock hit me). Finally, after some frantic charades with the airport staff (my Mandarin is "lost in translation"), I snagged a taxi. The driver? A speed demon with a questionable grasp of traffic laws. We arrived at the hotel…alive. The Hanting Hotel. It’s… functional. Clean-ish. The air conditioning is, shall we say, enthusiastic. Expect a blizzard.
- 16:00 – 17:00: Room Chaos and the Quest for Wifi. My room. Ah, my room. It's small, compact, and decorated with a vibrant, slightly off-kilter aesthetic. The walls are covered in a surprisingly unsettling yellow, but at least the bed seems clean. WiFi. That's the game. After an hour of fiddling (and yelling at the inanimate router), I finally got a connection. Bless technology. And curse it simultaneously.
- 17:00 – 18:30: Wanda Square Reconnaissance - The Food Court Frenzy. Wanda Square! It's enormous. A swirling vortex of shops, restaurants, and… I don't know, maybe a few stray yaks. I got instantly overwhelmed. The food court was a sensory overload of smells: fried things, spicy things, things I couldn’t identify. I wandered around for what felt like an hour, paralyzed by choice. The best part? The sheer variety of people-watching. There's something about the way Chinese families interact that is endlessly fascinating (and occasionally loud!).
- 18:30 – 20:00: The Dumpling Debacle. Okay. I saw a dumpling place. It looked promising. I tentatively pointed at some dumplings. They arrived. They were BEAUTIFUL. And… incredibly spicy. My mouth was on FIRE. I drank about three liters of water and sweat profusely while trying to maintain a modicum of composure. Lesson learned: always double-check the spice level…unless you like the feeling of your face melting off.
- 20:00 - 22:00: Netflix and Chill (Literally). Post-dumpling recovery. The air conditioning in the hotel is still a blizzard, and my stomach is still burning. I'm hiding under the covers with my iPad, marathoning whatever the internet would permit, and vowing to stick to plain rice for the next 24 hours.
Day 2: The Cultural Awakening (or, More Likely, The Cultural Confusion)
- 08:00 - 09:00: The Hotel Breakfast Debacle. "Breakfast included!" the website promised. Breakfast it was. A buffet of…stuff. I think there were eggs. Probably. I went for the congee. Honestly, it was plain, warm rice porridge. Not bad, not great just…there. A good base for the day. I'm learning this trip is less about culinary excellence and more about survival.
- 09:30 - 12:00: The Local Markets - A Sensory Assault. Time to brave the local markets! I read somewhere that it's a very good way to see the real Tongliao. It was a sensory explosion. Smells, sounds, colors… a million things competing for my attention. I saw everything from live chickens (who looked remarkably unenthusiastic about their future) to mountains of exotic fruits I didn't recognize. I bartered for a scarf - so proud of doing that! I'm getting a tiny bit better at recognizing Mandarin pronunciation. It's a slow process. But, hey, I got a pretty scarf.
- 12:00 - 13:00: Lunch - Another Adventure! I stumbled upon a small restaurant and pointed at a picture of noodles. No regrets! This time, the spice level was manageable. The soup was delicious, and, best of all, no fire-mouth. This is progress!
- 13:00 - 17:00: The Wanda Square Walkabout - and the (Still) Lost Luggage. I revisit Wanda Square, determined to get a better grip on things. It is an ocean of shops and stores, and the sheer volume makes my brain hurt. I buy more snacks. I discover that I need a lot more snacks to get through this trip. And then, the luggage situation. It still hasn't arrived. I made another desperate call, and spent an hour on the phone. Now, my clothes are probably in the middle of nowhere.
- 17:00 - 18:00: The Hotel Bathroom's Hidden Symphony. I had to figure out how to use the shower. I feel compelled to mention I only managed to get the water temperature somewhere between "Arctic Blast" and "Boiling Lava" once. Once. The rest of the time it was either freezing or scalding. It was an experience.
- 18:00 - 20:00: Food shopping and The Great Grocery Store Adventure. I need some snacks! So, of course, I brave the local grocery store. The sheer variety of snacks is mind-boggling. Weird packaged things, fruit I can’t identify, and a whole section dedicated to instant noodles. I'm starting to get used to the packaging. Maybe I will learn to cook a proper meal one day. Maybe. As I leave, I buy a lollipop to reward myself, and I feel like a small child.
- 20:00 - Bedtime: Okay, I'm defeated. I will catch up on the latest shows, and eat all the snacks I bought. I am ready for bed. And hopefully, a new day.
Day 3: (Insert Dramatic Headline Here - Maybe "The Turning Point")
- 08:00 - 09:00: Breakfast - The Congee Strikes Back. The Congee. I know it sounds boring, but I like it.
- 09:00 - 12:00: The Temple Trip. Okay, I'm going to see a temple. I will learn about the local culture. I will actually do something!
- 12:00 - 13:00: Lunch - A Breakthrough? I might actually try a restaurant I have some confidence in. (fingers crossed)
- Afternoon: Who knows? The beauty of travel is not really knowing!
Final Thoughts (For Now):
This is me. I'm messy. I'm easily overwhelmed. I LOVE food. I am also figuring out how to do this. I am surviving. I'm learning that "plan" is overrated. And, frankly, a little bit stressful.
This trip is messy, and that's part of its beautiful, glorious, chaotic charm. I'm embracing the weirdness. I'm embracing the spice. I'm embracing the fact that my Mandarin is still terrible. I'm even embracing the delayed luggage. (Okay, maybe not embracing the luggage.)
This is Tongliao. This is life. And I wouldn't trade it for a perfectly planned, pristine itinerary, not even for the promised peace of a fully-functioning shower.
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Wanda Square Hanting Hotel, Tongliao: The Unfiltered Truth (and Some Sleep)
So, like, is this place actually good? Seriously?
The Location: Is it… actually in Wanda Square? Because I've had location nightmares before.
What about the rooms? Are they… habitable? (And crucially, are there *beds*?)
**Confession time: I once found a stray, very small, fluffy sock under the bed. I have no idea how it got there. Don’t ask. I didn’t inquire further. Best not to know.**
Breakfast: Should I bother? Or should I just load up on instant noodles from the convenience store?
The Staff: Helpful? Or permanently lost in translation?
**Pro-tip: Learn a few basic Mandarin phrases. It will save you some serious communication headaches. And pack a translator app on your phone. Trust me.**
Is there Wi-Fi? Because, you know, the internet is kind of essential these days.
Anything I *loved* about it? (Besides the escape from the freezing Mongolian winds?)
Would I stay there again? (Be honest!)
**Disclaimer: My experience may vary. Your experience may also. Pack earplugs. And a sense of humour.**

