I loved the Pullman hotel in Zhangjiajie. It is just minutes away from the national park and approx. an hour away from the airport. It makes a perfect base for exploring the park if you shift there straight from the airport. I drove to the park through a tourguide and driver, but im pretty sure you could walk there in a few minutes... just follow the crowd! The park opens at 7am.
My room was massive, I booked a large double bedroom because it was the cheapest, and the bed was absolutely massive!.
The room itself was luxurious, it had a really nice bathroom, comfortable bed and seating area. I wish i could just spend longer in the hotel. The bathroom had a seperate bathtub which could overlook the room, seperate shower, toilet and sink. The room came with all the amenities i.e. showergel, shampoo, hairdryer, tv, bathrobe, slippers, towels etc.
I didnt use the pool but i could see it from my room and it looked really nice. The staff are polite and welcoming and can speak english. Apart from one quite rude staff member at breakfast time, tried to pull my room key from me as i was getting it out for her anyway so that she could put on the breakfast charges. I didnt have breakfast included and paid 129RMB for it.
The breakfast itself was extensive, it had a large variety of local and western food which I was pleased about.