Harbin Junyi Hotel is a small hotel of 59 rooms at 68 Dongfeng Street, a few minutes’ walk from Central Street and St. Sophia Cathedral. The main image here is European literature: a spiral staircase, study nooks with books, crystal chandeliers and wooden furniture. Some rooms face a small garden, and guests note the calm atmosphere in these rooms. From the windows of another category the night city opens up, and the special adornment is the glowing dome of St. Sophia Cathedral. A butler around the clock, a lounge, a spa, a library and a tea room operate here. It is worth staying for those who come to Harbin for a long weekend and do not want to spend time on the road: the cathedral, the street, the river and the market are within walking distance. The hotel especially suits couples and families who need cosiness.
Near the cathedral: Central Street and Sophia Square
The hotel’s address is 68 Dongfeng Street, Daoli district, the oldest part of Harbin. It is about six minutes on foot to Zhongyangdajie metro station. Harbin station is about four kilometres away, Taiping airport 38 km. The description names as the nearest places Sophia Square, St. Sophia Cathedral and the Museum of Russian Fairy Tales. Among the landmarks are also Hongzhuan market and the Flood Control Memorial Tower. The most successful route: in the evening leave the hotel, walk to the square by the cathedral and return when the dome is already lit.
- St. Sophia Cathedral — Harbin’s most recognisable building.
- Sophia Square — the open space in front of the cathedral.
- Central Street — a pedestrian shopping street.
- The Museum of Russian Fairy Tales — a small museum in a shopping centre.
Traveller’s tip: If you want to see the cathedral without the crowd, go out around eight in the morning. In winter it is crowded at the cathedral too, but here nearby there is a warm lounge you can return to for warmth.
A butler, a garden and a spa
Of the hotel’s services the most interesting is the butler, available around the clock: he greets you and helps with ordering food and small requests. There are a lounge, a spa with a massage room, a gym, a library, a tea room, a bar, a table-tennis room and a card-game room. For families a children’s club, a playground and childcare services operate, and for motorists private parking, electric-car charging and a valet service. Bicycle rental and service robots are also mentioned.
- A butler around the clock
- A lounge, a library and a tea room
- A spa, a massage room and a gym
- A children’s club and a playground
- Parking, electric-car charging, bicycle rental
Rooms with a garden view
Rooms of 35 to 45 m², with a large bed or two single beds. The garden categories are quieter than the rest; the city view gives the night lights and the dome of the cathedral.
Little things for winter
The hotel has a wine cellar, alcohol-free rooms on request and halal dishes. This will be useful if you travel in a company with different food requirements.
Rooms
The hotel offers the following room categories:
- Leisure Delight Double Bed Room (Luxury Mattress + Private Coffee Machine + Smart Bathroom) — 35 m², 1 king bed, view: view of the garden. In the room: shower gel, hair conditioner, shower cap, sofa, desk, coffee machine, bottled water.
- Twin room — 45 m², 2 single beds, view: view of the garden. In the room: shower gel, hair conditioner, shower cap, sofa, desk, coffee machine, bottled water.
- Double room — 40 m², 1 king bed. In the room: shower gel, hair conditioner, shower cap, sofa, desk, coffee machine, coffee/tea maker.
- Queen Room with City View — 45 m², 1 king bed, view: city view. In the room: shower gel, hair conditioner, shower cap, sofa, desk, coffee machine, coffee/tea maker.
- Room with garden view — 45 m², 2 single beds, view: view of the garden. In the room: shower gel, hair conditioner, shower cap, sofa, desk, coffee machine, bottled water.
- VIP room (double bed) — 45 m², 1 king bed, view: view of the garden. In the room: shower gel, hair conditioner, shower cap, sofa, desk, coffee machine, bottled water.
- Family room with courtyard view — 45 m², 1 king bed and 1 single bed, view: garden view, courtyard view. In the room: shower gel, hair conditioner, shower cap, sofa, desk, coffee machine, bottled water.
- Family Room — 45 m², 1 king bed and 1 bunk bed, view: view of the garden. In the room: shower gel, hair conditioner, shower cap, sofa, desk, coffee machine, bottled water.
Breakfast and the afternoon tea everyone writes about
Afternoon tea and breakfast are the two things mentioned most often in reviews. In the morning a hearty and varied breakfast is served, and in the afternoon tea with desserts and snacks is served in the lounge.
For dinner outside the hotel go to Central Street: there are establishments with Russian cuisine and desserts. If you do not want to go out in the frost, the butler will help order food to the room.
Pros and cons of Harbin Junyi Hotel
What the hotel is valued for
- The butler works around the clock and helps with small requests.
- St. Sophia Cathedral and Central Street can be reached on foot.
- Rooms with a garden view are quieter than the rest and spacious, from 35 m².
- Afternoon tea and breakfast are praised by practically all guests.
- Zhongyangdajie metro station is six minutes on foot.
What to know in advance
- The city centre is touristy, and in the evening the streets are noisy.
- It is about 38 km to the airport, and the trip takes a long time.
- The hotel is small, 59 rooms, so it is better to book the suitable category in advance.
- The cathedral-dome view and the garden are different categories, and combining both at once is not always possible.
What guests note
Guests most often write about the butler, the afternoon tea, the breakfast and the atmosphere of a cosy home. Criticism is rare and connected with the noise of the district.
How to book Harbin Junyi Hotel
Rooms with a garden view will suit those who value quiet, and the city view gives the lights of the cathedral. In the “Where to book” block mark your dates; the booking is accepted in roubles.
