The last time I came to Kanas was 18 years ago. Back then, I felt that accommodation was expensive (1880/night for a standard room) and difficult (the feeling of a 2/3-star hotel in a county town in the 1990s). So this time I visited again, I still carefully selected and found this newly opened store to try.
Let me get straight to the point:
1) Location
It is next to the Kanas Lake Observation Deck, which is not particularly easy to find. When the Amap navigation shows that you are almost there, pay attention to the fork on the left side of the main road - there is a small road, and you can see the main entrance of the villa when you drive up.
2) Environment
There is nothing much to say, it is surrounded by mountains and lakes, and there are no other buildings around, which is a perfect place to escape from the world. However, because of this, it may not be convenient if you don’t drive or charter a car. The villa seems to have its own car. I feel that if I talk to the staff, it shouldn’t be a problem to pick you up and take you to the old village?
3) Room
I booked a duplex king-size bed room, and when I arrived at the store, I was surprised to be upgraded to the top-level suite. There is a separate entrance hall, bedroom, and living room, all with floor heating. In the -20 degree snow and ice, it is really comfortable to put on pajamas and make a cup of tea, and watch the snowflakes flying outside the window.
4) Bathroom
This deserves a separate mention. The basic facilities of the bathroom are very good, with an electric toilet, a separate bathtub, and a separate heater, and the configuration specifications are quite high. However, the flushing force of the toilet is a bit strong... If the lid is not closed, the water splashes; and the lack of a towel rack is a bit inconvenient. The bathtub is a highlight, and you can take a bath while watching the snow peaks outside the window.
5) Supporting facilities
Because the place is relatively remote, it has its own restaurant. The area is not large, but the chef's skills are still good. And the price seems to be better than the old village (I didn't compare it carefully, after all, I only ate two meals in the old village). During the stay, some locals came here from the old village to eat, which seems to be very reliable. The biggest highlight is that there is a small pavilion facing the Kanas River, and you can overlook Kanas Lake and the fish viewing platform. In summer, it should be a great place for stargazing
6) Service
Very warm and responsive. But I don't like to bother others, so I didn't have a deep experience. According to my standards, I am willing to give it a full score
Summary:
A very new boutique hotel (I personally feel that this hardware configuration and staff configuration should be more than just a homestay), some small details need to be improved (especially guiding guests to check in, you can see from my description that I didn't find the right way once). But if you ask me, next time I come to Kanas, I already know where to stay... Looking forward to the reunion in summer!