Fenghuang County

There are only four sweet and snug rooms at Koolaa's, but their popularity has inspired the inn imitators proliferating along the same street, so book ahead. — Lonely Planet

There's a lot to like at this stylish hotel: it's got soft beds, excellent English-speaking staff who go out of their way to help, useful information, and a great location next to a market. — Lonely Planet

The wood-finished rooms, four of which have balconies with river views and computers, are quite nice until the neighbourhood bars open up. — Lonely Planet

Usually staffed by students, whose lack of experience is tempered by their eagerness to help; beautiful old facade, low prices, wi-fi and an excellent location aid the cause. — Rough Guide

Tucked behind Laoying Shao in a square that can also be accessed from Hongqiao Lu, the Phoenix offers spacious rooms with decent bathrooms, all with ADSL. — Lonely Planet

Named after a novel by Fènghuáng's most famous son, Shen Congwen, this newly opened hostel is located a few minutes south of the Hóng Bridge in a former hotel. — Lonely Planet

Riverside hotel with pleasant, simple rooms and great balconies, near enough to see the twinkling lights of the bar zone, but not so close as to be affected by their noise. — Rough Guide

Recently built four-star affair, tastefully furnished, with 24hr hot water and heating to boot. — Rough Guide