Novotel Living Yunnan Dianchi Times is in Kunming's Nanyi district, five minutes' walk from shopping centres and close to a Line 5 metro station (Exit A), not far from Dianchi Lake and Daguan Park.
The hotel offers multi-level two-bedroom suites suited to extended stays, a rooftop pool with city views on the 20th floor, 24/7 laundry, and a generous breakfast.
Who it suits: guests on longer assignments and families who want a spacious duplex room with a kitchen area near the metro.
Worth knowing honestly: west-facing rooms can run hot, and street-facing ones can be noisy given the busy shopping district outside. The duplex layout isn't always safe for young children — the stairs can be slippery and there's a step up into the bathroom. Several serious reviews also mention air conditioning that didn't work in some rooms — worth confirming these details when booking, especially in summer.