Hanting Inns — Hanting Inns was founded by billionaire businessman Ji Qi just seven years ago. Today the budget chain has 1,000 facilities across China. CNN Hanting Inns — The company takes inspiration from Western low-cost chains such as Accor, Ibis and Premier Inn. CNN Hanting Inns — An en-suite bathroom in a Hanting Inns hotel. The chain invests "serious money" into its rooms, says Ji Qi. CNN Hanting Inns — Hanting's ultimate aim is to open in 10,000 locations across China and become the world's biggest hotel chain by 2020. CNN Hanting Inns — With rooms starting from as low as $15 a night, Ji believes international competitors will find it hard to compete with Hanting. CNN Prev Next
