The Cachet Artime Hotel is conveniently located in Kunming’s city-center, a walking distance to Kunming’s major pedestrian mall (which has an ‘official’ Apple store). It is a 15 minute taxi from Kunming’s (Beijing Rd.) railroad station, which has high speed trains, connecting Kunming to major cities in China, and a direct bus service to Kunming’s Changshui International Airport (50 minutes @ 25 yuan). South of the hotel are newly constructed malls (half a block away), providing varied food and shopping, and a small ‘bar street’ providing evening entertainment.
The hotel has the feel of a ‘boutique hotel’ in so far as its ‘traffic’ and services are concerned, but it is also a modern, sizable (60 rooms/7 stories) hotel with spacious rooms, well-appointed accessories, comfortable bedding, electrically operated curtains, etc. Bathroom facilities are generously laid-out with a sizable soaking tub; the room interior is a blend of gray and ebony, giving off a ‘high-tech’ ambience.
The breakfast served is a ‘blend’ of the usual, buffet; but it is also distinguished by guest’s personally ordering from a choice of set-breakfasts. This result is individually prepared food brought to the guests, instead of one taking items from a buffet. Of course, the buffet itself is modest.
Hotel staff is small in number but they make up for quantity by giving friendly, helpful service. The rooms’ wi-fi is at good speed, but limited foreign language TV. All-in-all, an excellent hotel!