Nanjing Mingyi MGallery Hotel

A Boutique Hotel Steeped in Half of Nanjing's History - Nanjing Mingyi MGallery For someone who often makes last-minute weekend getaway decisions, I was still contemplating whether to dine with friends in the western part of the city on Saturday when leaving work on Friday. Yet by 10 AM the next morning, I found myself on a train to Nanjing. Though I've visited all the major attractions and trendy restaurants in Nanjing, the newly opened Mingyi MGallery in Xinjiekou was worth a special trip. The check-in process was swift and smooth. My Ctrip package included an upgrade to a Mingyu King Room, and the room key came with a welcome drink voucher redeemable at the lobby bar during operating hours. The package stated the first round of minibar items was complimentary, and the front desk kindly offered to deliver additional free soft drinks upon request. The staff escorted me to the elevator after check-in – such attentive service was a pleasant surprise for hotels in this price range. I'd heard earlier that Mingyi MGallery was originally planned as serviced apartments before being converted into a boutique hotel. But when I entered the room and saw the "minibar" hidden in a Casarte refrigerator, I couldn't help but laugh (the in-room washer-dryer is also Casarte, with Villeroy & Boch bathroom fixtures – Mingyi certainly spares no expense). The room layout is thoughtfully designed. The bathroom is located to the left of the entrance, featuring a sexy fully transparent glass panel connecting the bathtub to the living area. The central living space is divided by a sofa into front reception and rear kitchen areas. Instead of plastic bottled water, the room provides a direct drinking water system. A sliding partition separates the living room from the bedroom – even if the bedroom is messy, you can easily entertain guests by closing the divider. The bedroom window frames a view of the verdant Cultural Arts Center across Changjiang Road, with excellent soundproofing that maintains tranquility even during rush hour – truly an oasis of calm in the city's heart.