A great choice for a stay in Lijiang, Banyan Tree Lijiang features a nightclub. Guests can visit the spa to be pampered with deep-tissue massages, facials or body scrubs, and Bai Yun Restaurant, one of 2 restaurants, serves dinner. This luxurious hotel also features a bar/lounge, a fitness centre and an outdoor tennis court.
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin), English
At a glance
Hotel size
124 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Express check-out available
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
One child (12 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
Babysitting*
Supervised childcare
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
On-site parking is limited
On-site parking includes off-street options
Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast each morning (surcharge)
2 restaurants
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Coffee/tea in a common area
Barbecue grills
Room service (limited hours)
Water dispenser
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
Playground
Supervised childcare
What to do
Tennis
Shopping
Ecotours nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horse riding nearby
Working away
Business centre
Meeting rooms
Computer station
Conference space (6114 square feet)
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Free bike hire
Facilities
Built in 2006
ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Library
Fitness centre
Adjacent to a golf course
Full-service spa
Nightclub
Outdoor tennis court
Sauna
Massage/treatment rooms
Lockers available
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-width doorways
No lift (single-level property)
Step-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
DVD player
42-inch TV
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Dressing gowns and slippers
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Pillow menu
Soundproofed rooms
Turndown service
Single sofa bed
Premium bedding
Free cot/infant bed
Day bed
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
What to enjoy
Patio
Garden
Individually furnished and decorated
Separate dining area
Separate living room
Freshen up
Bath or shower
Rainfall shower heads
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi and wired internet
Free local calls
Food and drink
Free bottled water
Paper towels
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Access via exterior corridors
Restaurant dining guide
Special features
Spa
Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the on-site spa, which has 7 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages and Swedish massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and Ayurvedic. The spa is open daily.
Dining
Bai Yun Restaurant – This restaurant only serves dinner.
Ming Yue Restaurant – Overlooking the garden, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open daily.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately CNY 210 for adults and CNY 105 for children
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of CNY 400 per vehicle (one-way. Maximum occupancy 4)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Renovations and closures
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 1 November to 31 March:
One of the swimming pools
Children & extra beds
In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge
Rollaway beds are available for CNY 488 per night
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash.
Mobile payment options include: Alipay and UnionPay QuickPass.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
This property’s private plunge pools temperature may range from 78-82 degrees Fahrenheit (26-28 degrees Celsius) and private jet pools temperature may range from 96-100 degrees Fahrenheit (36-38 degrees Celsius).
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Banyan Tree Lijiang?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Banyan Tree Lijiang?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spaces may be limited.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Banyan Tree Lijiang?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is CNY 400 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Banyan Tree Lijiang?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out is available.
What is there to do at Banyan Tree Lijiang and nearby?
Have fun with on-site activities such as cycling, and improve your game on the tennis courts. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy other amenities such as a nightclub and a sauna. Banyan Tree Lijiang also has a fitness centre and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Banyan Tree Lijiang?
Yes, there are 2 on-site restaurants, featuring garden views.
Does Banyan Tree Lijiang have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a patio and a garden.
What's the area around Banyan Tree Lijiang like?
Banyan Tree Lijiang is located on the waterfront in Gucheng District. Popular attractions include Black Dragon Pool, which is 7 minutes away by car.
Banyan Tree Lijiang Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
9.2/10
Amenities
9.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
28 Sep 2024
Hyunuk
Hyunuk, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 Aug 2024
Good service
Yenkee
Yenkee, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 Jun 2024
This hotel is the highlight of our short stay in Lijiang.
The hotel itself is a form of art in landscaping and architecture. A quiet, exquisite, and relaxing oasis just five mins walk away from the Suhe Old Town.
The whole staff team is so kind and helpful.
Our family of four (incl. elderly parents) enjoyed the wonderful food options, spa, and various hotel activities here.
If I ever come back to Lijiang, I will def still stay here.
Jingya
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
30 May 2024
David
David, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
8 Apr 2024
joshua
joshua, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 Apr 2024
Best Customer Service
Our trip to Yunnan wouldn‘t have been made pefect without the stay in Banyan Tree Lijiang. The credit must go to the staff, Elin. Elin is always courteous and responsive. She has been very helpful all the time. She is also very caring and always checks with us to see if we have any need.
We stayed there for a couple of nights and then went to other places of Yunnan. On the very last day of our trip, we went back to stay there. Elin went out her way to prepare a better villa for us. Even though she wasn’t on roster on the day we were there, she made sure that other staff were aware of what to do. When compared to other 5 star hotels (including other countries), this is the best customer service we have ever come across. Elin‘s service has made Banjan Tree Lijang stand out.
Edwin
Edwin, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
9 Jan 2024
Shuo
Shuo, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
11 Dec 2023
Best place to stay to relax.
I had a most restful time and was so pampered by the attentive and helpful staff. The house-keeping team ensured that I lacked nothing and anticipated my needs, the servers at breakfast, particularly Fancy Yuen, remembers how I liked my coffee and makes it each day for me.
Evelyn
Evelyn, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
11 Nov 2023
condition of the property is excellent with great views. It is a taxi ride to most places but I enjoyed it there.
weston
weston, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
30 Mar 2018
Good location, fine views, but the hotel is in need of considerable renovation. It is not the marvelous place it used to be.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 Mar 2018
A relaxing stay at Banyan tree Lijiang
Banyan tree Lijiang is a lovely resort close to Shuhe old town. The architecture of the resort has an ancient look with Jade dragon snow mountain as their backdrop. Convenient location to visit Lijiang’s attraction. After a day’s touring around, you can soak in their soothing spa to iron away the aching muscles. Me and my daughter had a lovely time staying there.
Verified traveller
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
9 Nov 2017
Not worth the money!
The condition of the hotel is very worn out. Cleanliness is below satisfactory.
Winnie Win Chi
Winnie Win Chi, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
31 Aug 2017
Perdent stay in idyllic setting.
Great villas and very good staff.
Verified traveller
5-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
9 Dec 2016
a gem for escaping the normal life
excellent place to escape the mundane world for romance, relaxation and inner peace. a gem next to the historical old town, easy access to the snow mountain, and excellent service and amenities. but food quality can be improved, don't have a good wine collections or cocktails.
william
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
29 Nov 2015
Great hotel, location and service. We really enjoyed our stay!
Verified traveller
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 Oct 2015
Blue Skys
Beautiful place and great hotel - perfect getawat location for blue skys, clear aire and culture
Verified traveller
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
20 Mar 2015
Beautiful property
Definitely up to banyan tree standards. Expensive but worth the splurge.
Judy
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
14 May 2014
june
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 May 2014
Amazingly Beautiful
This is the best high end hotel I've ever stayed at. It's beautiful and makes you feel really special. The in-room dining BBQ is very fun. The only downsides are that the staff don't speak English very well, and that the hotel tours and treks are 3 times the price of what you'd get if you just negotiated with a local driver.
Verified traveller
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10/10 Exceptional
10 Dec 2013
Amazing View
The best part of the stay was waking up to the view of beautiful Jade Dragon Snow Mountain - virtually at the foot of the bed. I believe that all the suites in the hotel have this view.
Michael
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
7 May 2013
clean room, decent staff, but a bit far
hotel was very well maintained, in a spacious area with a spectacular view of the mountain. the room was very clean and spacious. the hotel staff was courteous but helpful. however, the bar hostess did not speak much english so it was a bit difficult to communicate. location is very far from city center so it's a hassle going in and out of the hotel to the city center. otherwise, a great place to find tranquility in an already tranquil city.
James
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10/10 Exceptional
4 Dec 2012
Luxurious hotel in beautiful surroundings.
Lovely hotel in beautiful surroundings. Great spa with excellent messages.
Friendly and most helpful staff.
Distance to the rooms could be on the long side, it is a big resort.
Highly recommended.
Torunn
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
21 Oct 2009
Amazing Amazing Amazing!
The best hotel with nicest service i have ever been to! It may be a little bit different if you cant speak chinese, as some of the personal cant speak that good english! But for me the stay was perfect! Dont take the normal room, go for a villa! The night was just beautiful. You can open up your bedroom, looking over your pool... The clouds, the plants, everything is moving. Plus you have a nice stereo system and i had an amazing cd in it! Try it, you wont regret!