Ronghu Hotel

Opened in 1953, the Ronghu Lake Hotel (Ronghu Fandian) is located in bustling downtown Guilin on the west bank of tourist favorite Banyan Lake, just a 10-minute walk from the railway station and 25 km (16.1 mi) from the airport.The hotel is built in villa style and is Guilin's appointed state guesthouse. As such, the hotel has welcomed presidents and heads of state from many countries. Guests of the hotel can choose from variously sized guestrooms with room types including twin rooms, queen rooms and executive rooms. The hotel boasts a business center housing a conference hall equipped with a simultaneous interpretation system, as well as a fitness center, beauty salon and billiards room. Services at guests' disposal here include laundry, car rental, currency exchange and travel services pertaining to both trains and boats in the area.