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Ian E.
Couples
United Kingdom,
November 8, 2011
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Good location, poor staff, horrible beds
5
Hardest beds we ever tried to sleep on, the floor would be more comfortable. Clean rooms. Poor, non caring staff.
Restaurant Tip:
Great local restaurant across the street. Huge portions, tasty and very good prices.
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Ian E.
Couples
United Kingdom,
November 6, 2011
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Hotel ok. Poor front desk service.
Very good location. Concierge outstandingly helpful. Poor manager
5.7
Booked a king room, given a twin room. After complaining, was advised there would be a king room next day. There was no king room, had to get annoyed before we were finally upgraded to a suite. This was ok but we just wanted a quiet relaxing stay in the king room we first booked. Would rather not have to get angry in order to get what we paid for. Have to pay for wifi and it narely works. No wi fi in rooms, very poor wifi in lobby.
Restaurant Tip:
Great family run Chinese food Accross the street. Large menu, good prices, huge portions.
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Ta T.
Couples
Vietnam,
November 6, 2011
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average 5 star hotel
reception can speak English
6.3
the room was clean, not very big, rarely see the staff smile but they was quite helpful. not a lot of restaurant around. the hotel have free wifi at the bar on the first floor.
Sightseeing/Attractions Tip:
see Hutong (small old lane)Forbitden city is a must.
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David G.
Families with older children
New Zealand,
October 27, 2011
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Dour with unfriendly staff
5.3
Concrete hard beds, misleading Capital Club benefits, no nearby bars and restaurants, extortionate prices in the hotel bars and restaurants, staff posted everywhere like sentries made us feel uncomfortable.
Sightseeing/Attractions Tip:
Don't ask the hotel concierge to arrange private cars to e.g Great Wall - we paid RMB700 and a beat up old taxi was provided instead of the limo that we were expecting
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Alan N.
Couples
United States of America,
October 27, 2011
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Decent Hotel in Excellent Location
Great Location, Good Price
8.7
the hotel is in a very convenient location. near the forbidden city, tianamen square, etc. situated halfway between, and an easy walk to, the subway. the price for the hotel was very good. my main complaint is that the carpets in the room are very old and have stains. also, the shower drained very slowly. other than that, the hotel is a very good value.
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John B.
Couples
Australia,
October 26, 2011
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A nice hotel with a good location.
7
We booked this hotel to join some friends in the middle of Beijing for several days before flying to Xian. It was ideal for this purpose. We could walk to the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square or the Temple of Heaven quite comfortably. I would recommend staying in the Capital Club as it made the stay even more enjoyable
Hotel Feature Tip:
The Capital Club is very nice
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Harry M.
Groups
United States of America,
October 25, 2011
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staff was helpful but most have limited english. any non-standard request required more than one staff member's help.
travel desk personnel were very helpful. very slow computers at business center.
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Sok H.
Couples
Australia,
October 23, 2011
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Great location, nice rooms and good service
Conveniently located within walking distance to tourist areas and subway, clean rooms, friendly staff
8
best thing about this hotel is it's location within walking distance to wang fujing, tian an men square, chairman mao's mausoleum, forbidden city, musuems and qian men road (stretch of road with shops built in historical chinese architectural style. hotel rooms are clean, reasonable size and staff are friendly.
currency exchange facilty (machine) available at most times at lobby. would definitely stay at this hotel again. room rates from agoda were very reasonable for the quality.
Sightseeing/Attractions Tip:
Always go by the meter when taking a taxi.
Travelling by subway is extremely cheap and convenient.
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Stuart H.
Couples
United Kingdom,
October 19, 2011
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Nice hotel, good fro the price.
5.7
nice hotel, a little old but clean with friendly staff. i would not recommend eating in the hotel as the food was of very poor quality, but all in all an ok place to stay.
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Christopher C.
Couples
United Kingdom,
October 19, 2011
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Nice hotel, although a little bit dated
Lovely swimming pool and gym area
8
We stayed at the hotel for 4 nights with another two friends. The hotel employees were excellent and were always around to support us when needed. We tried food in the buffet area on the first night and were very disapointed. The general quality of the food was poor. Also, we only got up for breakfast on the first day, which tells you everything about the breakfast. The rooms were very comfortable with an modern tv and cable network. Although the food was a disappointment, I wouod still recommend staying at this hotel; just make sure you eat elsewhere!
Sightseeing/Attractions Tip:
Avoid the Great Wall and Badalling....get out and see it from a quiter/less touristy place.
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