Tian'Anmen Square and Wangfujing Area | 0.89km from The Palace Museum
Beijing Youfang Hotel is located on Nanheyan Street, Dongcheng District, adjacent to Wangfujing Street and Tiananmen Square, with convenient transportation.
The exterior of the hotel is modeled after an ancient mansion. It has a variety of quaint Chinese-style guest rooms with complete in-room facilities, including 24-hour hot water showers, air conditioning, TV, telephone and broadband Internet access, allowing you to feel the warmth and comfort of "home" during your journey.
BBontorio Abu Fattah2024.12.26
The location is extremely good, you can walk to all the high lights of Beijing. When I found out you needed tickets for the National Museum and the Tiananmen square the lady of the front office helped me for more than an hour to get them. I am so thankful. The room is nice and cossy and clean. Next time when I will be in Beijing I will stay here for sure.
Tian'Anmen Square and Wangfujing Area | 0.96km from The Palace Museum
The hotel is located in the center of Beijing, surrounded by the Forbidden City, Jingshan Park, Beihai Park, Bell and Drum Tower, Shichahai, "May Fourth" Street, Peking University Red Building and Imperial City Park; through the Imperial City Park, the hotel has an independent courtyard and is a characteristic hotel with profound cultural heritage. The hotel retains the original Hejia Princess Mansion Hall and the Imperial University Hall (formerly the Department of Mathematics Building of Peking University) from the Qianlong period and other municipal cultural relics.
The hotel rooms are fully equipped, and the exquisite Chinese restaurant provides you with traditional Beijing flavors and authentic Shandong cuisine. The hotel has more than 10 meeting rooms of different sizes, which can host various conferences and training activities. Staying in our hotel allows you to enjoy a comfortable life while feeling warm, thoughtful and meticulous service.
AAnonymous User2024.05.31
The location is great. You can go jogging or walking at the  Jingshan Park which is like five minutes away by walk.
The staff is kind other they don’t really speak English, but I would say that’s the beauty of traveling as an alien.
One thing that bothered me even more than all the noise coming from other rooms doors, and the clicking sound of the emergency exit door was the smell of cigarette that keeps coming into my room through a bathroom. I talked about this to the staff. He said that the whole hotel is non-smoking but still he didn’t say anything to Chinese folks smoking in the lobby. 
Tian'Anmen Square and Wangfujing Area | 0.97km from The Palace Museum
The Huafu International Hotel (Beijing Wancheng Huafu Guoji Jiudian) is located close to the vibrant Wangfujing pedestrian street, near Dong'an Shopping Square, and offers guests convenient access to local transporation networks. Rooms in this Beijing hotel are equipped with broadband internet access, international direct dial telephones and satellite TVs.Additionally, on-site restaurants serve both Chinese and Western cuisines.
CChris212025.03.23
This hotel is strategically located between Wanfujing street and forbidden city.
Walking distance to both of the attractions is a plus point. 5 mins away from metro station so going around using public transport is easy. Famous Peking duck restaurant is just beside the hotel and it is a must try if you are visiting Beijing.
Hotel cleanliness is top notch. Only thing to regret for us was choosing a room without window. Even during winter times, it got quite hot and suffocating since there was no window in our room type. Hotel provided fan but that was not good enough for my hubby who likes cold. Other than that, I would highly recommend to stay here and I would stay there again if I ever visit Beijing again. Hotel provided daily fresh fruits and snacks. There is free laundry and dryers on top floor so it was very convenient for us. Oh another highlight is Taobao orders!! 😂 We can purchase anything from Taobao with hotel address and the delivery took only 1-2 days max. Reception will help you receive the deliveries. Super love it!
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Tian'Anmen Square and Wangfujing Area | 0.97km from The Palace Museum
The wohkoon zhexingsun youth hostel (Beijing Forbidden City) provides a great place for travelers to relax after a busy day. The wohkoon zhexingsun youth hostel (Beijing Forbidden City) is an ideal choice for travelers who want to take in the sights and sounds of Beijing. The hotel is conveniently located just 5km from Beijing Railway Station and 25km from Beijing Capital International Airport. The closest major public transportation, National Art Museum Metro Station, is only 800m away. The nearby area boasts an abundance of attractions including Jingshan Park, Drum Tower and Tian'Anmen Gate Tower. After a long day of sightseeing, guests can retire to the comfort of the hotel. For guests traveling alone, this hotel is consistently one of the most popular choices.
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Tian'Anmen Square and Wangfujing Area | 1.01km from The Palace Museum
Located in vibrant Wangfujing, a part of town well known for its colorful shops and myriad food stalls, the Beijing Wangfujing Donghua Hotel (Beijing Wangfujing Donghua Fandian) is a budget hotel enjoying close proximity to such top Beijing attractions as Tian'anmen Square and the Forbidden City.Guestrooms in this Beijing hotel are equipped with air conditioning, international direct-dial telephones and safes.
GGeorge2024.05.30
If you are not physically challenged and love the sight and sound of an era gone by, this is a hotel for you. The location is ideally situated near well-known Beijing attractions. Furthermore, it is next door to the Michelin-award-winning Peking Duck restaurant, Peking Chamber (or 四李民福烤鸭店). As a hotel guest, a visit to this restaurant is a ”must”,
unless you are willing to forego a part of your Beijing experience. I had dinner at this restaurant on two occasions during my 6-night stay!
The wi-fi is a bit weak. I was informed due to their location amidst numerous government offices, router allocation is limited. On the other hand, if you sit outside near Peking Chamber, you can easily connect to that restaurant's wi-fi.
The hotel staff was helpful, particularly, Miss Zhang Xinyu, who assisted me with my laundry needs and scheduled my visit to Tiananmen Square to witness the National Flag lowering ceremony. I also like to thank Miss Li Yiran for her kind thoughts ensuring I had a memorable stay (which I did) at the hotel.
Tian'Anmen Square and Wangfujing Area | 1.23km from The Palace Museum
Adjacent to the Forbidden City in Beijing, the hotel has a large terrace on the 8th floor that offers a panoramic view of the entire Forbidden City. A five minute walk will take you to Tiananmen Square, the Great Hall of the People, the National Centre for the Performing Arts, and the bustling Wangfujing Commercial Street. The rooftop terrace of the hotel offers a panoramic view of the Forbidden City, overlooking the red walls and yellow tiles of the imperial capital city, and enjoying a serene and comfortable atmosphere hidden in the city. The hotel has convenient transportation, and can be reached on foot for flag raising, visiting the Forbidden City, and visiting the National Museum; The city's scenic spots, cultural landscape and Universal Studios subway line are accessible. The room is equipped with a variety of welcome minbar drinks for you to enjoy for free. The room is equipped with complete service facilities, including Bluetooth speakers for one key calling service, which can bring you a technological experience during your stay.
AAnonymous User2025.03.22
Overall, we loved our stay at this hotel and would definitely come again if back in Beijing!
1. Location is great and just short walking distance from the subway but we ended up just Didi-Ing everywhere cause due to the prime location, it’s so affordable no matter which direction we need to go. Nearby also many malls, food, shopping etc within walking distance.
2. After reading reviews, most were good and the only issue we saw ppl unhappy about is saying that the room is too hot during winter (as no aircon but heater instead). We realise that ppl are talking about the no window rooms. As such, we made it a point to book our twin room with windows. Best decision! Window was handy during half of our stay. But unfortunately we happen to come when there’s some big government meeting in the area, so the windows were closed with a screw for security reasons for the other half. Nonetheless, the concierge service was excellent and we had no problem getting a fan upon request. They provided a tower fan for us and it was more than sufficient to ventilate the room while having heater on cause of the cold weather.
3. Shoutout to the helpful and friendly staff! Even though the hotel seemed small considering it’s by a big brand, but the service was really up to standard! Special mention to Baozi who’s station at the first floor concierge who helped to answer all the touristy questions we have during our stay. And even go the extra mile to help us look for the answer on his personal device when he’s not sure.
4. Nice point to have hot porridge available at night between 6pm to 12am for folks who weren’t satisfied with dinner and need a simple supper. Just some simple condiments to go along but something hot at night sometimes is all you need. They also have a couple of fruits and drinks available all day. Not super impressive stuff but just quite thoughtful.
5. The only thing to point out is that as mentioned - the hotel is quite small, so no swimming pool, but they do have laundry and gym at the basement which we didn’t use. But love the smart system they have set up. Which you can use voice activation to control in the room, requesting for certain items also is easy process using the tablet. And when you order food delivery, they use the robot to bring it up to your room which is fast and efficient. Also, they provide bottled water daily but also have a machine you can refill from on the first floor if you need more.
6. Lastly, almost forgot to say about the room - it’s nice and spacious! So really go for the room with window as I think it’s bigger. 2 of us with large 28 inch luggage and have space to walk around even after both luggage is open big big at the sides. Bed is nice and comfy and the bigger type. Toilet also is spacious, shower area separated by glass door. Ample dry area to change after come out of shower. Amenities (shampoo, conditioner and body wash) are also good quality, feels nice and I didn’t need to take out my own to use. We also had a free minibar with our booking, simple with just 4 can drinks and couple packet of biscuits but was a pretty good touch. No issues with the daily housekeeping!
Tian'Anmen Square and Wangfujing Area | 1.37km from The Palace Museum
The hotel is a mid to high end brand under the First Home Group. The hotel design follows the concept of "urban retreat space", focusing on the core needs of frequent travelers, combining simplicity with Chinese culture to create a peaceful and tranquil accommodation experience space that returns to nature in the city. Pursuing the artistic conception of leaving space for oneself while walking< The hotel is located at No. 19 Jinyu Hutong, Dongcheng District, Beijing, near Wangfujing Pedestrian Street. It offers a variety of room types to choose from and provides a Chinese health buffet breakfast. The hotel also has supporting facilities such as a book bar, tea bar, laundry room, etc., to meet the needs of guests for travel, meetings, and other aspects< The hotel is approximately a 1-minute walk from Exit B of Jinyu Hutong Station on Metro Line 8 and a 10 minute walk from Exit A of Dengshikou Station on Metro Line 5, making transportation very convenient< The hotel is adjacent to fashion shopping centers such as Lotte Intime Mall, New Dong'an Market, Beijing Department Store, and Wangfu Central, where you can experience the instant transformation of Zen and fashion< The hotel is a 10 minute walk from Peking Union Medical College Hospital; The hotel is only a 30 minute walk from Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City; Famous tourist attractions and cultural venues in Beijing, such as Temple of Heaven Park, Beijing Station, Dongdan, Houhai, Nanluoguxiang, Guijie, Art Museum, and Beijing People's Art Theatre, can be conveniently accessed between hotels. Hotels are your preferred choice for business, tourism, and family visits in Beijing.
JJamila Hasanova2025.03.30
We had a great stay at JIANGUO Hidden Hotel Beijing! The location is fantastic—just a short walk from Jinyu Hutong metro station (Line 8), and the hotel is surrounded by several shopping malls, making it super convenient for dining, shopping, and exploring.
The hotel was very clean, modern, and thoughtfully designed. Our room had a great ventilation system and large windows that brought in lots of natural light. We were also pleasantly surprised to find mosquito nets on the windows, which is quite rare for hotels and a really thoughtful touch.
The staff were extremely friendly, helpful, and flexible—we originally booked a smaller room, but they kindly upgraded us to a more spacious one with a bathtub. If I had known how much better the bigger room is, I would’ve definitely paid the small extra cost from the start. Totally worth it!
We also appreciated the good Chinese breakfast, convenient delivery robots, and free luggage storage. All of these small touches added up to a really comfortable and smooth experience.
Tian'Anmen Square and Wangfujing Area | 1.48km from The Palace Museum
The hotel is located on the 5th and 6th floors of Gongmei Building on Wangfujing Street in Dongcheng District, Beijing. It is a chain hotel under the First Travel Home Group and Yizhishang Sensory City Cultural Business Travel Experience. It is adjacent to Wangfujing Station on Metro Line 1 and surrounded by many tourist attractions and business centers, including Wangfujing Commercial Pedestrian Street, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Qianmen, Dongdan Silver Street, Yintai Shopping Mall, New Oriental Plaza, etc. It is about a 3-minute walk from Peking Union Medical College Hospital, a 2-kilometer walk from Beijing Station, and a 30 minute drive from Beijing Capital International Airport. The hotel has a superior geographical location and convenient transportation, making it an ideal residence for business travelers, self guided tours, sightseeing and shopping guests< The hotel is also equipped with smart toilets and temperature controlled showers. Interpreting the distinctive urban cultural lifestyle of "one person, one city, one way of life", whether you are for business office or tourism and leisure, the Yizhishang Beijing Wangfujing Subway Station Pedestrian Street Store is your preferred choice.
GGuest User2025.02.17
The hotel is everything i could ask for. I've been to Beijing numerous times already and I dont know why I just discovered this hotel. Perfect location even at night. Very close to most of the touristy spots. Clean rooms and size is big enough for 1-2 people. Receptionists were all very accommodating. You can just add their wechat to ask questions. Next time I vsit, will definitely just stay here again.
Tian'Anmen Square and Wangfujing Area | 1.53km from The Palace Museum
Conveniently located in the centre of Beijing, East Sacred Hotel--Very near Beijing Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, The temple of heaven,3 minutes walk from Wangfujing Subway St, Located in the center of Beijing, Provide tourism services, Newly renovated hotel-Able to receive foreign guests offers air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a restaurant. Boasting a bar, the hotel is close to several noted attractions, around 300 metres from Wangfujing Street and around 1.9 km from Tiananmen Square. The accommodation provides room service, a tour desk and luggage storage for guests.
All guest rooms come with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, fridge, a kettle, a shower, free toiletries and a desk. At the hotel, all rooms are fitted with a private bathroom with a hairdryer and slippers.
Guests at East Sacred Hotel--Very near Beijing Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, The temple of heaven,3 minutes walk from Wangfujing Subway St, Located in the center of Beijing, Provide tourism services, Newly renovated hotel-Able to receive foreign guests can enjoy a buffet or an Asian breakfast.
Ironing facilities, and a business centre are available, as well as a 24-hour front desk.
Forbidden City is 2.6 km from the accommodation, while Qianmen Street is 3.7 km from the property. The nearest airport is Beijing Capital International Airport, 27 km from East Sacred Hotel--Very near Beijing Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, The temple of heaven,3 minutes walk from Wangfujing Subway St, Located in the center of Beijing, Provide tourism services, Newly renovated hotel-Able to receive foreign guests.
VVenetta2025.04.07
The location was really good - close to 2 metro stations (walking distance) and the Wang Fu Jin shopping area. Walking distance to multiple malls around the area - our favourite was the APM mall and the Xiyue mall!
The hotel is 1 station from Tiananmen Square + Forbidden City, and 8/9 stations (I forgot) to Olympic Park/National Stadium (the Bird's Nest). But DiDi is your best friend in China, so most of the time we just use it to travel to all our destination.
OH and not forgetting, lots of popular Peking Duck restaurants nearby! Popular = long queues (up to 3 hours or more) but because the hotel was very nearby we could take a queue number, go back to rest and wait OR shop around the area to kill time.
The hotel itself, facilities were ok, but the toilet flushing needs to be improved. Its weak and requires multiple flush for it to actually work. Room is a little small (almost like Japan), and we booked the family room as well so it was trying to open 3 luggage. Service was 11/10 though.
Xidan and Financial Street Area | 2.15km from The Palace Museum
Located in the heart of the bustling Xidan business district, Beijing Joy Hotel is strategically located near Chang 'an Avenue to the south and Financial Street and Xinjiekou commercial district to the north. The surrounding transportation network is developed, you can quickly reach the Tiananmen Square, the National Center for the Performing Arts and other famous scenic spots, is an ideal choice for your travel, living. As a new private brand of the Hotel sector of COFCO Group, Le Joy Hotel was conceived under the reputation of the COFCO brand family, and together with Xidan Joy City, it forms a comprehensive urban life. The living facilities around the hotel are perfect, catering, entertainment, shopping and other needs are available, providing you with a convenient travel experience. At the same time, the hotel provides free high-speed wireless Internet coverage to ensure that your online life is smooth. Le Joy Hotel has 347 elegant rooms, its simple and elegant decoration style creates a fresh and elegant atmosphere, so that guests can enjoy a warm and comfortable living experience in the busy business travel, in addition, the hotel also offers 19 different theme customized room types, so that each guest can experience a special feeling. The hotel provides convenient and efficient office conditions for business elites and more possibilities for socializing. At the same time, TONG POWER Sports Life Hall and Yue Ting Xuan restaurant also add an element of exquisite comfort to your journey.
GGuest User2025.01.18
Overall a nice hotel, great option if you’re travelling to Beijing. We stayed for 6 nights and enjoyed everyday. The hotel is very clean and the rooms were spacious. Being connected to Joy City was a nice perk, and the transit (line 1 and line 4) was a 5 minute walk.
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GGuest UserWe truly enjoyed our stay at 前门漫心. They were very attentative and thoughtful right when we arrived at the hotel. Hot pear soup were served to warm us up while they settled our check in.
The front desk noticed that it is my girl's birthday the next day and asked if we would like to have a surprise for her. We were expecting a small piece of cake, but they surprised us with a whole room filled with the balloons and decorations. This is definitely a fond memory for my girl.
The staff helped to order takeaways for my sick child ( one even offered to cook for her) and helped booked our 相声tickets too. Appreciate all their kind gestures.
Special call out to 李伊,郭海強, 張鵬飛
Qianmen (Front Gate) and Chongwenmen Commercial Area, Beijing
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9.6/10
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CCricket geniusThis hotel is very pleasant. The rooms are clean and modern, even if not particularly spacious, and I enjoyed seeing and hearing the robots as they moved around the reception area into the lifts. The breakfast was superb – varied food, and lots of it. The staff were wonderful, although not much English was spoken. The location is great, being at the junction of two subway lines and the Capital Airport Express. The only possible downside was that the aircon didn’t work particularly well in the rooms, although I’m told the weather was unusually warm for the March 2025 days when I stayed.
I'm not quite sure where I should provide some comments about travelling around Beijing. It can be quite a culture challenge if, like me, it is your first visit to Beijing, and you do not speak the language. The usual approach for any visitor to a foreign country is to ask staff at your hotel, or to stop passersby, or to consult something like Google Maps. The first two of these are possible, but, in view of the lack of any widespread use of English by the Chinese, the answers provided might not be readily understood by the questioner.
This situation is not helped by the fact that the English translations of various Chinese place names can have different spellings, which makes it hard to identify where exactly any particular place is located. In addition, the Beijing subway is vast, and can take a long time to travel around. The interchange between lines can be as much as 10-15 minutes. Yet further, the subway stations themselves are massive, with sometimes as many as six exits. These are also sometimes 10 or 15 minutes walk away from each other. So there is a risk that you could emerge into the open air without really knowing where you are. For info, I attach a March 2025 photo of a plan of the Beijing subway. I suggest visitors get to know this well, taking care that you don't confuse (as happened with me!) one like-sounding station with another.
As for online maps, the great Chinese firewall makes it tricky to consult and use the Internet with any great facility. I found that it took a long time to plan any travel around the city. For instance, I wanted to visit the Marco Polo bridge, which in 1937 was the scene of a skirmish, or battle, between the Japanese and the Chinese in 1937. But could I work out how to get to this site? In a word, no. I simply could not establish the route, or how long it would take, or which suburban railway or subway line I should use. So I gave up. I suspect that it would be possible with some form of guided tour but that would need to be planned in advance. I could also have used a taxi, I suppose, except I couldn't get to grips with the ride hailing app Didi.
In summary, Beijing is a lovely place. The architecture is amazing. The people are friendly. Hotels are affordable and clean. One feels safe. Food is tasty. The culture and history is, naturally, sensational. I'm very much in favour in fostering good relations between the West and China. But western tourists should suspend your normal approach to sightseeing. Be prepared for internet restrictions, and language issues, to make it a lot harder than usual to get around or visit places. The authorities and the various travel organisations steer you towards organised tours, so maybe the best idea is to buy into this concept. Or perhaps you can get a Chinese buddy to explain things. So my advice is to visit Beijing with an open mind and be prepared to be patient, and play by the rules rather than trying to be too independent.
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PphottigimathThe service was really good. We enjoyed the stay. The staff was very friendly. It is very near to the railway station, so it was really convenient. I should really appreciate the cleanliness, the rooms and the bathrooms were extremely clean. It was an amazing stay. All the staff did a really great job. Extremely happy.
PS: the receptionist was very handsome. So extra happy😁
GGuest UserThe hotel has warm service, clean and tidy, and a superior location, which makes it very convenient to go to the Old Summer Palace and the Summer Palace. The hotel staff is warm and helpful, and the room price is very affordable, with high cost performance!
You can also write the word ”Fu” when you check in on the first day of the Chinese New Year, and paste it on the door yourself, which makes you feel the New Year's atmosphere when you are away from home
JJulia CLWe got confused after we checked in and noticed that there wasn't a door into the bathroom. Called the housekeeping, and they informed that the door was removed because it was spoilt. I think its rather irresponsible to not inform beforehand. The room was changed after complaining. The new room, not sure if it's because it's winter, it's like a sauna in the room! Even the corridor is cooler than the room! There is nothing we can do to adjust the temperature and with the direct sunlight shining in, it just makes it worse.
During checking in, I enquired about some day tours but the front office staff couldn't give much information. Generally, the staff are not very enthusiastic and friendly.
The plus point is the location. It is about 5 mins walk from Xidan metro station. Lots of food and shopping around the hotel.
ZZSHUMENCSN Pearl Hotel in Beijing business people first choice and Flight Transfers
The CSN Pearl Hotel in Beijing offers a comfortable and convenient choice for travelers looking for a place to stay during their flight transfers. The hotel is conveniently located near the airport, making it an ideal choice for those with early morning flights or late-night arrivals.
Upon arrival, guests are greeted by a friendly and professional staff who are always ready to assist with any needs or requests. The lobby is spacious and modern, with comfortable seating areas and a cozy atmosphere.
The rooms at the CSN Pearl Hotel are clean, spacious, and well-maintained. They come equipped with all the necessary amenities, including comfortable beds, air conditioning, and complimentary Wi-Fi. The bathrooms are modern and feature all the necessary toiletries.
One of the standout features of the hotel is its restaurant, which serves a variety of delicious dishes using fresh, local ingredients. The breakfast buffet offers a wide selection of options to suit all tastes, and 24 hours AI convenient store inside the hotel.
In terms of facilities, the CSN Pearl Hotel offers a range of amenities to ensure guests have a comfortable and enjoyable stay. These include a fitness center, swminng pool, and a business center. There is also a 24-hour front desk, providing assistance with luggage storage, 24 hours Airport shuttle bus transportation arrangements.
Overall, the CSN Pearl Hotel in Beijing is an excellent choice for those looking for a comfortable and convenient place to stay during their flight transfers. With its convenient location, friendly staff, and range of amenities, it offers a great value for money and ensures a pleasant stay for all guests.
Beijing Daxing Airport CSN Pearl Hotel for Early Morning Flights
Beijing Daxing Airport CSN Pearl Hotel stands out as an ideal choice for travelers with early morning flights. Its strategic location, coupled with top-notch facilities and services, makes it a haven for those in need of a comfortable stay before embarking on their journey.
Situated in close proximity to the Beijing Daxing International Airport, the hotel ensures a hassle-free commute. With just a short drive, guests can reach the airport in a matter of minutes, making it perfect for catching early morning flights. The hotel's location also offers a peaceful environment, away from the hustle and bustle of the city, providing a serene atmosphere for relaxation.
The rooms at Beijing Daxing Airport CSN Pearl Hotel are spacious and elegantly designed, offering a cozy retreat after a long day of travel. Each room is equipped with modern amenities such as high-speed Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and comfortable bedding to ensure a restful night's sleep. The hotel also provides 24-hour room service, ensuring that guests' needs are promptly met.
The hotel boasts a restaurant that serves a wide array of culinary delights, catering to various palates. Whether you prefer local delicacies or international cuisine, the restaurant offers a diverse menu to satisfy your taste buds. Additionally, the hotel features recreational facilities such as a gym and a swimming pool, allowing guests to maintain their fitness routine or simply unwind after a busy day, .CSN Pearl Hotel in Beijing business people first choice and Flight Transfers
CCHIT NYI KYAW WINMy first time at Beijing and our whole trip was very smooth. Among the trip plan, the most satisfying thing is staying at this hotel.
First of all, It is at the perfect location ( just go out the hotel and it is a famous pedestrian street where several Micheline restaurants are located and if you go north, there are numerous attractions places. Zhushikou Metro exit A is just 2 minutes walk.)
The employees at front desk are pretty and very helpful.
The rooms are very clean and smell nice.
Even the aisle between the rooms are very beautifully decorated.
And the last, the price is the best. I bet you can't find a hotel like this anywhere in Beijing with such affordable price for a few days trip.
I would definitely stay here again if I ever happen to come Beijing in the future.
Qianmen (Front Gate) and Chongwenmen Commercial Area, Beijing
Price per night from:£43
9.3/10
Very Good
VvictorngwlThe amenities are fantastic, with a washing machine in the apartment itself, quite useful for long travels. There is also a very well equipped gym and a large swimming pool. The apartment is furnished luxuriously and there is also a kitchen.
There are many restaurants and eateries just adjacent to the hotel, along with supermarkets. The nearest metro station is however about 5 to 8 minutes walk away.
The staff here are all helpful and polite. Special thanks to Cherry, who made my check-in process pleasant and is very helpful. Also many thanks to the cleaner Miao Hongyan who is meticulous and thoughtful when attending to our needs.
Will definitely stay there again!
AAboalhassan Majed MozanEverything Is good in the hotel . the front disk employees are so professional. there was a Russian Girl in the Reception she welcomes everyone with a warm Smile. , the room is clean . No negative Points . I booked in in room No. 1522 , It was big enough and the view was good as well.
AaimeeeasyrafffffWe are 2 friends and both are new to Beijing and let alone China. We are first time here.
For me the room is great enough, light was all working fine. The toothbrush and soap provided but need to get from reception.
I was using iPhone so I cannot use the WiFi as it only works with Android due to firewall.
Location wise I think it is easy to find even with Google Map. For those using Metro, Dongsi Station Exit G is the nearest one, while Exit D is the second nearest. Two main metro line to Dongsi Station is Metro Line 5 & 6. But we normally use line 6 because it is nearest to Exit G.
The area is close to Forbidden Palace, you can get there with one change of metro service.
When I went to Forbidden Palace, I did go there using Metro then walk back as it is only around 1.6km walking after the Exit at Forbidden Palace and took about 20 minutes walking. I did use Baidu map to walk to the hotel from Forbidden Palace and you will take short cuts which will end up at the back of Renaissance Hotel. Tips : mark the hotel in Baidu map so you can easily get the map working especially if cannot speak Chinese like me.
On Dongsi West St there is National Art Museum and it is free. I did went there alone after checkout, there are 6 floors of exhibits there.
Walk to Wangfujing shopping st would take you around 15 minutes. The famous Prime Hotel Beijing is like 5 minutes walk from the hotel. Not much to do at night as shops literally close early at around 8PM to 9PM except for McDonald’s which close at 11PM like 5 minutes walk from hotel.
There is a mosque near hotel if you are Muslim like me but the mosque is a bit run down and closes its door and you need to ask the caretaker to open the door if you want to pray.
Overall I’m satisfied with the hotel which I think is very basic and fits our budget. I wish there is a cupboard inside the room for us to hang out clothes and fridge. The toilet however is spacious and hot water can only be used for 20 minutes then we need to wait again for 30 minutes for it to replenish which is a problem if there are a lot of people to take shower at same time.
Improvement for hotel :
1 Put small cupboard in room for guest to hang clothes.
2 Change the curtain as it is very old and looks like not wash for long time.
3 Better if room has small fridge for guest to store food.
Getting there : Metro from took like 50 minutes with 3 changes in metro line. For me it is very easy, and cheap cost like 40RMB in Alipay.
Overall the surrounding maybe take 2 days for you to be familiar with but I think it is good enough as there are McDonalds, Luckin coffee and also bakery near the hotel like 5 minutes walk. Small convenience store is there in the back alley but close like at 8PM.
Reason I chose this hotel :
1 Your taxi can get there straight in front of hotel as it is not in Forbidden Palace area where some place taxi cannot get in and you need to carry your bag through busy street
2 Easy access as you walk 10 minutes from Dongsi Station Exit G/D to get to hotel
3 Near Dongsi mosque if you want to pray if you’re muslim
4 Very quiet area as a bit far from Forbidden Palace area or Wangfujing
5 Lots of shops to eat and cafe on Dongsi N st or Meishuguan E st near the Prime Beijing Hotel
6 A few halal muslim restaurant for you to eat if you are picky eater and not familiar with convenience store food
7 When go out of hotel turn left at end of the Dadoufu Ln there is small convenience you can buy food but close early around 8PM.
What's the average price of hotels near The Palace Museum per night?
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What's the average price of hotels near The Palace Museum this weekend?
According to Trip.com, the average weekend price for 1 night stay in The Palace Museum in Beijing is £109. Due to frequent price changes, the above prices are for reference only.
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