Located in Kunming city center, this hotel is popular for its onsite hot spring and proximity to shops, restaurants and transport. A free shuttle to and from the airport is just one of the features that keeps this place in high demand, another is its enviable location, right at a large pedestrian square with markets, bars, high-end restaurants and fast food joints. A little further afield, guests will find the Bird and Flower Market plus mazes of small alleys, where vendors set up stalls full of local foods and handicrafts. Jin Bi Square is a few minutes’ walk down the road, a beautiful landmark that features impressive Chinese architecture. The rooms at the New Era Hotel offer a cozy ambience with free internet and fruit, and western breakfasts served in the hotel.