Tianyuan Hangyou Hotel (Urumqi International Airport)

My friend and I stayed at the Tianyuan Hangyou Hotel during a layover in Urumqi, and it was the perfect choice for a short stay near the airport. The location is extremely convenient - just ~15 minutes away from the terminal, which made our transit hassle-free. The hotel offers a shuttle service to and from the airport, which was a great advantage. Though the hotel could use minor renovations, the price-to-quality ratio is excellent. The room had all the essentials: slippers, toothbrushes and toothpaste, a comb, a hairdryer, an electric kettle, cups, and bottled water. The Wi-Fi worked well, which was important for us to plan our day trip and order a taxi. One of the highlights was the breakfast buffet, which offered a good variety of options. Even if you're not yet accustomed to Chinese cuisine, you can find simple choices like boiled eggs and mantou (steamed buns). For sightseeing, the city center and main attractions (such as the Xinjiang Museum, Red Hill Park, the Grand Bazaar, and the mosque) are about 30 minutes away by taxi. We managed to explore all of them in a day. Nearby, there are also local markets, convenience stores, and small cafés for snacks and essentials. Overall, if you need a comfortable, budget-friendly hotel close to Urumqi Airport with good service and decent amenities, Tianyuan Hangyou Hotel is a great option. Highly recommended for transit travelers!

The hotel is mostly fine. The only problem is that the air conditioning pretended to be working but was actually in repair, so I didn’t sleep well from the heat. If the reception had informed me of this repair, I would have at least opened the window to let in the cool breeze in local May (I didn’t for fear of street and airplane noise. The deco is rather old-fashioned for a hotel that opened in 2021, with no smart features and some clear signs of wear and tear. The price is not too bad but is still 50% more than a much nicer and “smarter” hotel I stayed near the Chengdu Tianfu Airport. Breakfast buffet has a small but good collection. The millet congee and the tofu sheet salad are not bad! I may or may not come back, but I do hope the staff will keep people more informed of issues.