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The Linden Centre

3.5 of 5
No.5 Chengbei, Xizhou Town, Dali 671003, China
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Ranked #1 of 115 hotels in Dali
5.0 of 5 stars 155 Reviews
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  • Cormorant fishing(6)
  • Dining room(5)
  • Big city(5)
  • Morning market(5)
  • Rooftop terrace(5)
  • Staff member(4)
  • Local village(4)
  • Very nice(4)
  • Chinese culture(4)
  • Courtyard home(3)
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Sares14
Melbourne, Australia
Contributor
14 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 21, 2012

I'm so glad The Linden Centre was our final destination during our time in Yunnan province as it definitely capped off a fabulous trip. The staff were so friendly and welcoming, remembering us by our first names and always willing for a chat. It was also great to hear all the western staff speaking mandarin and being so passionate about... More

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eflats
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7 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 16, 2012

We cannot recommend the Linden Centre highly enough. It was a perfect stay for our family, with three children 6, 4 and 22months. From the moment we checked in until we left, led by the amazing example of Brian and Jeannee, every single person on the staff were incredible friendly, welcoming and helpful. In just 4 days we got the... More

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greer j
Bali, Indonesia
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 10, 2012

Great place to stay and appreciate the area. Everything well done. More

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ryleysmom
Shanghai, China
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 5, 2012

Just go......words can not describe the experience you will have here. Wish I could offer a money back guarantee. More

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An_Huibi
Singapore
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3 reviews
4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 31, 2011
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people found this review helpful

Imagine. You wake up buried under several layers of blankets, reluctant to visit the toilet because you know the tile floors will be icy cold. You do anyway because you will have to shower soon; the hot water runs only between the hours of 6 and 10am and then again between 7 and 11pm. After waiting a million years for... More

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Micaela V
Hong Kong, China
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 31, 2011

It was a perfect stay for our family, with three children 9, 6 and 3 years old. From the moment we checked in until we left, all the staff at the Linden Centre, including Brian and Jeannee made sure our stay was just the way we expected it to be. A place where you can relax or be active as... More

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michael a
Chicago, Illinois
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 26, 2011

Please overlook the large cities in CHINA. Get online or call the Linden Center. Now! Very personable experience with some of the greatest people I've every met. It's a comfortable cultural experience you just can't get at the Ritz Carlton in Shanghai. The biggest mistake my family and I made was not staying longer. Don't make the same mistake. My... More

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JZ16
New York City, New York
Senior Contributor
25 reviews
11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 19, 2011

From the time we checked in until we left Brian and Jeanee andtheirnattentive staff could not have been more gracious hosts. We didn't expect such cold nights and mornings but the Lindens were prepared -- extra blankets, warm robes and heaters in both the room and bathroom. We didn't eat any meals here other than breakfast which was fine, actually... More

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David W
Indianapolis, Indiana
1 review
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 10, 2011
1
person found this review helpful

If you're sick of the commercialization and destruction of the past in China's big cities, then the Linden Center is the place for you. It's housed in an old Chinese mansion in a whole village that was largely spared the ravages of excessive modern development. As you wander around the village, you might walk by a shop in which an... More

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EandE A
Seattle, Washington
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 1, 2011
1
person found this review helpful

This is a review from some kids(actually two kids) and here is what we think: We think that the Linden Centre is the best place to stay in China! Our whole family loved it there. We got to do so much stuff that we couldn't have done any other place. The staff were all really nice and fun and welcoming... More

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TheLindenCentre, Owner at The Linden Centre, responded to this review
December 3, 2011

Thank you for the heart-warming comments! As parents, Jeanee and I have tried to make the Centre as welcoming to children as possible. Our two boys happily encourage all young guests to join in on our family- and hotel-related activities. Some events, like the upcoming Christmas celebration in our village and the many local Chinese New Year's parties that our... More

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