LIRIDE RED HOTEL is a city hotel of 89 rooms on Yuantong Street in the Wuhua district, not far from Cuihu Park and Yuantong Hill. It is taller than most of its neighbours, and that is its trump card: on the roof are a garden infinity pool, a terrace with a bar and a restaurant from which you can see the old town, the lake and the Ferris wheel. Guests note the romance of the sunset, when Kunming lights up, and the best rooms have a bath right by the window. Inside there is a modern style, helper robots ride around the floors, and the buffet breakfast includes Western dishes. Huashan West Rd. metro station is ten minutes’ walk away. For a city trip to Kunming this is one of the most memorable views in the centre.
Yuantong and Cuihu: the green heart of Kunming
Kunming is called the city of eternal spring: it is warm in winter and cool in summer, with plenty of flowers and greenery. The hotel is in the Wuhua district, at 53 Yuantong Street. Nearby is Cuihu Park, where Kunming residents stroll along the shores, and in winter gulls from Siberia arrive at the lake. A few minutes away are Yuantong Mountain, Yunnan University, the zoo, Nanping pedestrian street and Kunming’s old street. The metro is ten minutes’ walk, and taxis are easy to hail.
- Cuihu Park — a lake, bridges and an evening walk.
- Yuantong Hill — a park and a temple.
- Yunnan University — old buildings and avenues.
- Nanping pedestrian street — shops and cafés.
Tip for travellers: In winter gulls from the north arrive at Cuihu Lake, and it is one of the city’s best sights. In spring cherry blossom blooms in Kunming. You can make a day trip to the Stone Forest, but it is better to plan ahead.
The roof, baths with a view and robots
The hotel’s routine is built around the roof. Breakfast in the morning, then a walk around Cuihu, rest in the afternoon, and in the evening a climb to the roof where a pool, a terrace bar and a restaurant await. Guests write that from the bath you can see the city lights, the Ferris wheel and the lake. The hotel has a gym, helper robots, a café, left luggage, a laundry and taxis on request. Parking is public, and a valet handles cars.
- An infinity pool on the roof
- A terrace bar and restaurant upstairs
- A gym, café, laundry
- Helper robots
- Parking with a valet service
Baths with a view
In rooms with large windows the bath stands by the glass. Guests note the romance of the evening lights.
Who it suits
Couples and anyone who loves city panoramas. If you need quiet rooms by a forest, it is better to choose a country hotel.
Buffet breakfast and dinner with a view
The buffet breakfast includes Western classics and local dishes. Guests write that the choice is large and the atmosphere pleasant with the view. The restaurant on the top floor suits dinner with a panorama of the old town and the lake.
In Kunming it is worth trying “crossing-the-bridge” noodles — rice noodles in hot broth — fried Yunnan mushrooms and rubing cheese. Yunnan coffee is good too: it is grown in the local mountains, and in the coffee shops around the university beans from Pu’er are served. After dinner stroll around Cuihu: in the evening lanterns burn along the water, musicians play on the boardwalks, and elderly Kunming residents sit on benches with tea. It is the calmest way to end the day and to see the city as locals know it.
Pros and cons of LIRIDE RED HOTEL
What the hotel is valued for
- An infinity pool and a terrace on the roof.
- A view of Cuihu Lake and the old town.
- Baths by the window with night lights.
- A buffet breakfast with Western dishes.
- Helper robots and welcoming staff.
What to know in advance
- It is about ten minutes’ walk to the metro.
- The roof is crowded in the evening.
- Parking is public.
- The view depends on the floor and side.
What guests usually write
Guests most often praise the views from the roof, the breakfast, the staff and the cleanliness. Criticism is rare and concerns the crowds on the terrace.
How to book LIRIDE RED HOTEL Kunming
Settle on your dates: Kunming is popular in winter and spring. Choose dates in the “Where to book” block and complete the booking; you will see the payment method at the last step.
