Elephant Trunk Hill Hotel

Elephant Trunk Hill Hotel — Guilin, China

Elephant Trunk Hill Hotel is a small, independent 4-star-style boutique hotel beside Elephant Trunk Hill in Guilin, China.

Address: 52 Minzhu Road, Guilin. Property ID: 2211157.

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Axel's take: 8.9/10

A characterful sightseeing base with thoughtful service, but stairs are the catch. A small, independent 4-star-style boutique hotel beside Elephant Trunk Hill, scored for what it is.

Elephant Trunk Hill Hotel is a small boutique hotel, not the full-service five-star its catalog listing suggests. We'd pick it for easy sightseeing and personal attention: recent Trip.com guests repeatedly praise clean, comfortable rooms, helpful staff and direct access into Elephant Trunk Hill Park. Older Tripadvisor reviews reinforce that picture. Chinese-style interiors, a rooftop reading area and complimentary afternoon tea give it more character than a standard city hotel.

The main catch is accessibility: guests report no elevator, and the hotel confirms stairs, although staff help with luggage. Trip.com lists the last renovation as 2019, so don't expect a freshly opened property. There's no pool, and breakfast inclusion depends on your booking. It's a strong pick for couples and families exploring central Guilin; we'd skip it if step-free access or extensive luxury facilities matter.

• Best for: Couples exploring central Guilin; Families wanting easy park access; Travelers who prefer small boutique hotels

• Watch out for: No elevator; stairs required; No swimming pool; Breakfast may cost extra

• Location: Beside Elephant Trunk Hill's Gate 1, with direct park access repeatedly confirmed by guests.

• Rooms: Characterful Chinese-style interiors; comfort is widely praised, with the last listed renovation in 2019.

• Cleanliness: Recent guest feedback is strongly positive about room and bathroom cleanliness.

• Service: Helpful reception and luggage assistance are consistent strengths across guest accounts.

• Amenities: Rooftop reading area, afternoon tea, breakfast restaurant and laundry facilities; no pool.

• Fees and surprises: Confirm breakfast inclusion, transfer charges and parking arrangements; the catalog's elevator listing is incorrect.

Axel's opinion of Elephant Trunk Hill Hotel, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Trip.com · Tripadvisor · skyscanner.co.za · visitguilin.org. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

About Elephant Trunk Hill Hotel

• Property type: Hotel
• 5-star hotel
• 52 Minzhu Road, Guilin
• Amenities: Restaurant, Parking, Pets Not Allowed, Laundry (extra charge), Dry-cleaning (extra charge), Free Wi-Fi, Business center
• Check-in from: 14:00
• Check-out by: 12:00
• City page: Hotels in Guilin

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Standard room

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Standard Single room (single bed)

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Standard Double room (full double bed)

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Standard Double room with view (full double bed)

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Standard Twin room (twin beds)

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Standard Twin room with view (twin beds)

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Standard Triple room

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Standard Quadruple Family room

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Comfort room

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Comfort Triple room

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Comfort Family room

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Comfort Quadruple room

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Superior room

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Superior Double room (full double bed)

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Superior Double room with view (full double bed)

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Superior Twin room (twin beds)

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Superior Twin room with view (twin beds)

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Deluxe room

Deluxe Family room

Deluxe Double room (full double bed)

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Deluxe Double room with view (full double bed)

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Deluxe Twin room (twin beds)

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Executive room

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Executive Twin room (twin beds)

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Apartment

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Family Apartment

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Sextuple Family Apartment

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