I arrived in Changsha around 07:30 by those wonderful overnight sleeper trains from Beijing with no hotel reservation but the intention of staying at Sheraton. Mei wen ti… I thought. But I had a little trouble getting a taxi, so in desperation I called the cell number of the young engineer who shared my sleeping cabin on the way over.... More

This is a very pleasant Chinese provincial hotel. My bedroom was comfortable although the bed may be too hard for those not used to Chinese beds. Traffic noise was a problem during the day. Breakfast was adequate, including a few western options like cereal & omelette. The biggest problem was the total lack of English TV or English speakers. I... More

Furama Hotel Changsha May 2006 In May 2006 my business partner and I stayed at Furama Hotel in Changsha for the second time (first time was September 2004). The rooms are clean and comfortable, the staff was very helpful and accomodating and meals were mostly pleasant except for limited dinner menu in the main dining room. Breakfast buffet was perfect... More