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Elsewhere Hotel The former residence of the draft bank

3.5 star property
A peaceful retreat within ancient city walls where travelers enjoy morning breakfast, browse the library collection, or borrow bikes to explore local treasures.

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Located in the heart of Pingyao Ancient City, Elsewhere Hotel occupies the former residence of a draft bank. Guests relax on the quiet terrace, discover interesting volumes in the library, or pedal through historic streets on hotel bikes.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available

Room options

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

First Floor Traditional Kang Bed Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Cable channels
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Bed Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Cable channels
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

One-Bedroom Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room with Private Bathroom

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
No. 1 Leijia Street, Leima Road, Pingyao District, Jinzhong, Shanxi, 031100

What's nearby

  • Pingyao Ancient City - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Pingyao City Walls - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Former Residence of Lei Lutai - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Pingyao Confucian Temple - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Xietongqing Ancient Bank - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Taiyuan (TYN-Wusu) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪平遥大戏堂 | Pingyao Theater - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Chummy Coffee - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪云锦成 Yunjincheng Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Luckin Coffee - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪池池咖啡 Shrew Café - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Elsewhere Hotel The former residence of the draft bank

Hotel located in Pingyao Ancient City
Consider a stay at Elsewhere Hotel The former residence of the draft bank and take advantage of a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a library. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and self parking (surcharge)
  • Train station pick-up service, express check-in, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk, and 1 meeting room
Room features
All guestrooms at Elsewhere Hotel The former residence of the draft bank feature perks such as air conditioning and bathrobes, as well as amenities like free WiFi and free bottled water.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge) from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Train station shuttle at scheduled times, on request
  • Self parking on site (CNY 30 per stay)
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: CNY 30 per person
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately CNY 30 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: CNY 30.00 per room (one-way)
  • Self parking fee: CNY 30.00 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Alipay and WeChat Pay
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

ELseWhere-LeiFu Hotel Jinzhong
ELseWhere-LeiFu Jinzhong
ELseWhere-LeiFu
ELseWhere LeiFu Hotel
Elsewhere Hotel The former residence of the draft bank Hotel
Elsewhere Hotel The former residence of the draft bank Jinzhong

Frequently asked questions

Is Elsewhere Hotel The former residence of the draft bank pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for CNY 30.00 per stay.

What time is check-in at Elsewhere Hotel The former residence of the draft bank?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Elsewhere Hotel The former residence of the draft bank?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Elsewhere Hotel The former residence of the draft bank located?

Located in Pingyao Ancient City, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Pingyao Ancient City and Pingyao City Walls. Pingyao City God Temple and Former Residence of Lei Lutai are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Elsewhere Hotel The former residence of the draft bank Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

10

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great character property with a peaceful feel in the courtyard The staff on duty were excellent ( Heidi gave us a lot of care and a lovely Cappuccino) Staff who arranged taxi very good Great to be inside the City walls
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Salomon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely hotel in a historical property

Lovely hotel in a historical property. The staff is vey friendly, knowledgeable and kind. They go out of their way to accommodate our needs, including pick up and drop off at the train station and excellent advice during our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Huat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Alice. Helen and Fanny were all friendly and helpful. The cook lady was also excellent, breakfast was good and she made yummy biscuits and gave us some
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff members were very kind and gave us very good tips for our trip, taking the necessary time to explain everything. They also made us feel at home. Very nice!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a wonderful stay we had. Helen and her team could not have been more helpful. The pickup from the train and drop off was perfect, Helen helping us with our luggage. Sitting in the beautiful courtyard was a real pleasure. The rooms give you a complete taste of old china whist enjoying the lovely equipped bathroom, and comfortable authentic bed. Added to this the beautiful city of pingyao. Highly recommended the elsewhere hotel and pingyao. :) xx
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sergio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel que guarda la apariencia tradicional de la ciudad con unas instalaciones del baño de la habitación totalmente remodeladas. Ubicación muy buena, dentro de la muralla y alejada del ruido, a 10 minutos andando del centro neurálgico. El personal muy atento y con un trato más que excelente!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

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Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024