THE YARD HOTEL BEIJING,BianyiFang

This hotel boasts an excellent location. It's super easy to get to: just one stop on Line 14 from Beijing South Station, then three stops on Line 8, and you'll find it a mere 5-minute walk from Exit G. You can even walk to Tiananmen Square in about 10 minutes. Getting to attractions like Nanluoguxiang, Shichahai, Niujie, and Prince Gong's Mansion is also very convenient by subway. Step out of the hotel and turn right, and you're in Xianyukou Alley. Walk for about 3 minutes down this food-filled lane, and you'll hit Qianmen Food Pedestrian Street, with Dashilar Alley right across from it. There's so much great food and shopping around! At the end of Qianmen Street, you're directly facing Zhengyang Gate Tower, offering a stunning view. The rooms aren't huge, but the hotel has a charming courtyard layout. The front desk staff are all very warm and welcoming, and the cleaning ladies are also lovely. Since traveling in Beijing involves a lot of walking and time, I chose this hotel for its proximity to Tiananmen. I didn't have to wake up super early to see the flag-raising ceremony; I left at 6 AM, and it took about 40 minutes to walk there and get through security. It was a great experience, not nearly as frustrating as some online reviews suggested.

The hotel's location is excellent; there's a bus stop right outside and the subway station is very close. There's also a commercial street downstairs, making dining very convenient. They upgraded us to a family suite, which was spacious. However, the bathroom had a noticeable odor, and the toiletries like toothbrushes were of poor quality.

This hotel is super close to Qianmen and Tiananmen Square, practically right on your doorstep. From my window, I could see Qianmen Street. Grabbing some delicious food, catching a stand-up show, and then seeing Tiananmen Square – it was just perfect!

The hotel's facade gives off a great ancient city vibe. My room was on a very low floor and didn't have a window. However, its major advantage is the convenient location; it's right next to Xian Yu Kou Street, making dining and shopping incredibly easy. Dashilar Street is just a few more steps away. Breakfast isn't at the hotel itself but at the nearby Tianxingju, offering authentic Beijing breakfast. Public transport is also super convenient, with the bus taking about 10 minutes to Tiananmen Square and the subway an hour to Beijing Capital Airport. (The last two photos are of the breakfast spot and the special breakfast served there.)