Huge thanks to JW Marriott for their thoughtful gestures! I checked in on my birthday, and the hotel specially decorated the room, left a handwritten card, and a cake. I had requested a twin bed upgrade in my booking notes, and to my surprise, they upgraded it! 👍 They truly went above and beyond to fulfill every request.
The 19th-floor rooftop pool has excellent water quality, and the lifeguards are clearly very dedicated. Towels and bottled water are readily available. After a swim, there's a massage hot tub, sauna, steam room, and even a spin dryer for swimsuits. The 19th-floor gym is also super nice, with floor-to-ceiling windows in the cardio area offering panoramic views of the old hutongs. You can even catch a beautiful sunset in the evening.
Right next to the hotel is a small mall with plenty of options for food, drinks, entertainment, and even a gym (Lekfit). Xuanwumen subway station is just a few minutes' walk away. You can also grab a shared bike from outside the hotel and cycle to Zhengyangmen in 15 minutes and Tiananmen Square in 20 minutes. A Didi ride from Beijing West takes about 18 minutes to the hotel, traffic permitting. It's really convenient for getting around and visiting attractions due to its central location.
Personally, I found the hotel breakfast to be just okay; the variety wasn't extensive, and the quality of the hot dishes wasn't great, though the coffee was delicious.
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