Moon and Chalice Boutique Hotel
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Worth booking if you want a top-rated location in Kunming's pedestrian old town and staff who speak English. Light sleepers who nap in the day, and anyone who wants a confirmed five-star rating, should look closely first.
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This is our Luxury pick for Kunming. It suits first-time visitors who want to step out into shops and restaurants, and travellers who value help with transport, bookings and local tips. An English-speaking manager is one of the things guests mention most.
Think twice if you need daytime quiet. Guests say the street is loud during the day, though it generally calms down after 10 PM. Also note that the five-star rating is estimated by the property itself, not an official grading.
Location and getting around
The hotel is at No. 106 Guanghua Street, Wuhua District. Guests describe it as being in the pedestrian Old Town, near shops, restaurants and a metro station. The location score is 9.8 out of 10, the strongest figure on this page.
Yuantong Temple is about 1.8 km away, an estimated 23-minute walk. Qiongzhu Temple (8.5 km, around 106 minutes) and the Yunnan Nationalities Museum (8.8 km, around 110 minutes) are far, so plan on public transport or a taxi for both. All walking times are straight-line estimates and have not been verified.
What guests say
The score is 9.0 out of 10 from 203 reviews, joint 3rd of 12 eligible properties in the sample. That is a strong result in a large field.
Guests praise the friendly team and the English-speaking manager, who helps with transport, bookings and advice on the city. The one recurring complaint is noise: the area is loud in daytime hours, with things generally calm after 10 PM.
Price and what you get versus our other picks
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 (10 to 12 Nov, 2 adults, one room) was €71.39 a night, about €143 in total. The sample median was €56.63. These figures are not live quotes, so check today's price for your dates.
Confirmed facilities are limited to free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. No breakfast details were given, so treat breakfast as not confirmed. The same goes for a restaurant, gym or any spa: none is listed.
Our Budget pick, Junao Hotel Nanping Pedestrian Street Branch (3 stars, 8.1), was €23.39 a night. Our Best Value pick, Nostalgia S Hotel Kunming D ong feng Square (4 stars, 9.4), was €28.96 and scores higher. You pay more than double here, mostly for the location and the service.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 12 eligible hotels in Kunming. Five-star hotels get priority for the Luxury slot, and this one is listed at five stars (estimated by the property) with a 9.0 guest score. The near-perfect location score sealed it.
Before you book
Room size, noise, renovation condition, breakfast inclusion and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Ask for a room away from the street if daytime noise bothers you. Confirm what the rate includes, since few facilities are listed, and check the cancellation terms.
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How much is Moon and Chalice Boutique Hotel per night?
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 was €71.39 a night for 2 adults. It is not a live quote. Check today's price for your dates.
Is Moon and Chalice Boutique Hotel noisy?
Guests say the area is loud during the day but generally calm after 10 PM. Ask for a quieter room if this matters to you.
Do the staff speak English?
Guests mention an English-speaking manager who helps with transport, bookings and local advice.
Can I walk to Yuantong Temple?
Yes, it is about 1.8 km away, an estimated 23-minute walk. Qiongzhu Temple and the Yunnan Nationalities Museum are far and need public transport or a taxi.
Is breakfast available?
No breakfast information was provided, so it is not confirmed. Check with the hotel or the rate details before booking.