Hampton by Hilton Zhangjiajie Tianmen Mountain stands on Dayong Road in the Yongding district of Zhangjiajie city, right beside the lower station of the Tianmen Mountain cable car. That position is the point: you can walk to the mountain, which matters on a mountain where entry is by timed slot and early starts pay off. It is a modern, simple hotel of around two hundred rooms with queen and twin rooms of roughly thirty square metres, free in-room Wi-Fi, a free breakfast buffet, free self-parking and a gym that never closes. Guests rate it highly for cleanliness and service. It suits travellers whose plans lean towards Tianmen Mountain, the shows and the city, and those who want a reliable chain standard at a modest price rather than a resort.
Location and getting around
Yongding is the city side of the area, so the hotel is convenient for Tianmen Mountain, the Fox Fairy Show and the 72 Strange Buildings, and about a twenty minute drive from Zhangjiajie airport. The national forest park and Wulingyuan are on the other side of the area, a longer drive away, so if your days are mostly on Yuanjiajie and Tianzi Mountain, a hotel in Wulingyuan will save you transport time. A common plan is to split the stay, using a Wulingyuan hotel for the park days and this one for Tianmen and the city.
The rooms
Rooms are compact and tidy, with queen or two double beds, city or courtyard views and a private bathroom, and some have a sofa bed. Standard sizes are around thirty square metres, which is generous for this price band. The property is smoke-free, and the front desk offers luggage storage, which is useful on days when you arrive early or leave late. Dry cleaning and laundry are available.
Good to know
Breakfast is a free buffet, parking is free, and there is electric vehicle charging, a bar and coffee and tea at reception. There is no pool, and one reviewer notes that there is no restaurant beyond the breakfast room, so you will eat dinner outside the hotel.
Check-in is from the afternoon, check-out is at noon and after-hours check-in is not available, so tell the hotel if you arrive late. Pets are not allowed. Train station pick-up is offered, so ask about it when you book. It is a straightforward, well-kept hotel that does the basics well.
Why stay here
- ✓202 rooms
- ✓Free breakfast buffet
- ✓Free self-parking
- ✓24-hour gym
- ✓Bar
- ✓Electric vehicle charging
- ✓Luggage storage
- ✓Beside Tianmen cable car
Good questions
How close is the hotel to Tianmen Mountain?+
It is beside the lower station of the Tianmen Mountain cable car, a very short walk or ride, which makes early timed-entry slots easy.
Is breakfast included?+
Yes, a free breakfast buffet is served. The hotel has no restaurant beyond the breakfast room, so plan dinner elsewhere.
Is it a good base for the national forest park?+
It is on the city side, so Wulingyuan and the park are a longer drive away. Many visitors stay here for Tianmen Mountain and a Wulingyuan hotel for the park days.
