Originally Posted by
bt_yyz
Any insights on "local franchises" like Home Inn, Green Tree or Hanting? I could save some cash staying with them. CTrip has them for about half the cost of HIE.
Unless you have a Chinese passport, I wouldn't recommend booking those online. For instance, I encountered a number of Hanting in Nanjing and throughout Guangdong that wouldn't accept foreign guests. That said, when I've been able to stay with that chain, they're my first choice (among other mainland-born chain hotels).
Also, I think user moondog could help you out with your question/Green Tree opinions.