My real stay experience at The Chedi Xinchang and The Chedi Ninghai

I visited The Chedi Xinchang in May this year and had a great experience, so I subsequently booked a night at The Chedi Ninghai to compare the two properties. P1-P5 The Chedi Xinchang P6-P10 The Chedi Ninghai 1. The Chedi Ninghai opened earlier, while The Chedi Xinchang was newly built in recent years, so the difference in newness is obvious. The washbasins at Ninghai show visible signs of use, making Xinchang slightly better in this aspect. 2. Both properties are located in relatively remote areas. For dining options beyond the hotels themselves, you need to drive some distance. The Chedi Xinchang requires a 20-minute mountain road drive to Xiayanbei Village, while The Chedi Ninghai also needs driving to reach the town. Both have similar transportation and surrounding facilities. 3. Both hotels offer activities like horse feeding, photography, and weaving. However, The Chedi Ninghai provides more exquisite afternoon tea, while Xinchang only offers one free cocktail. 4. The biggest feature of The Chedi Xinchang is Hanfei River, though it's more like a small stream. The Chedi Ninghai focuses on bamboo as its characteristic, making you feel like being in an endless bamboo sea, far from city noise. 5. The Chedi Xinchang is located within a scenic area, where hotel shuttle service suffices. The Chedi Ninghai covers a vast area, requiring first a hotel bus then a shuttle transfer, making access relatively less convenient. Both properties have their own merits. Personally, I prefer The Chedi Xinchang because: first, the new hotel indeed gives better sensory experience; second, it pays more attention to details, such as providing free charging stations, complimentary meals and gifts for departing guests.