Gubei Water Town William Edgar Hotel

A truely awesome hotel smack bang in the middle of town. It looks brand new, everything really clean and staff are awesome. The room we had was really large decorated in western style, with amazing view of the swimming pool and the simatai great wall. The bed was large and extremely comfortable. The bathroom was also huge with two sinks and separate cubicles for the toilet, bath tub and separate shower. Both room and toilet were immaculately clean. Breakfast was included as standard and was buffet with both Chinese and western options, just asweosme. You can get free shuttle from the car park to the tourist information centre where you can check in to the hotel, and then get on another free shuttle to the hotel. You can of course walk, takes about 20 mins from the tourist information centre. There is also free luggage delivery service to and from the hotel from the car park which is super convenient. Staying at the hotel means you get free entrance to Gubei water town, so you don't need to buy a separate ticket for that. There is also free entrance to the natural springs / spa included with the hotel stay. You will need to buy a separate ticket to visit simatai great wall though, however you do get a discount if you wish to join the night tour of the great wall.

A hotel within resort village Wtown has so much to offer from cultural, food and Great Wall exploration. This hotel is conveniently located, very clean, good breakfast and nearby to all major attractions. Gubei is worth visiting preferably in the cooler season for a few nights.

The room was really big. No english information booklet about the hotel and where everything is. Helpful stuff

Great hotel for a short weekend trip! Great pool area! 😎

Its located somewhat at the beginning part of the water town, very close to one of the water town bus stop. We were offered free upgrade to a room with view upon arrival. I'm guessing its because we visited in middle of the week where there are less people, but still nice gesture. Rooms are clean and functional. View of the mountain top with great wall was awesome. We tried their german themed restaurant for lunch was good, pricing as expected of a resort. Breakfast buffet was included, with typical spread, nothing special but good enough to fill you up before the day. Of note, the hotel does include entry ticket for hot spring. However, the hot springs are all located at the end of the water town closer to the great wall entrance. So you will have to take the shuttle bus / walk to those hot spring locations. Overall, nice stay.

Of the hotels in WTown this is one of our favorites. The ammenities are great, the rooms are large, and it is in the center of everything. I highly recommend it.