I have stayed here now 5 times, for both business and pleasure. I was in China speaking at a Conference in September and stayed here again in one of the club level suites.

My stay, as it has been in the past was perfect. The location is excellent, and you can walk just about anywhere from the hotel. The service and room was exceptional. I can't wait to go back.

When you go, be sure to walk down about 4 blocks to the night markets and eat. It is quite a show.

Once again, I must that all the TA readers who preceded me and took the time to post a write-up and, once again, the perception I had, after reading several dozen reviews, matched the reality. If you are a regular Peninsula, Four Seasons, Ritz-Carlton, etc. guest, you might not feel comfortable with the size of the rooms. They are not tiny, but neither are they very specious...and storage space is at a premium. Having said that, this is one of the best hotel stays I've had in my life (and I've had hundreds).

To be fair, I usually stay in mid-priced hotels, so the Peninsula was a step up for me. But what a bargain! If you can get a room here for nearly the same, or maybe even less, than a Hilton, Marriott, etc., by all means stay here. Throughout my stay, the staff could never do enough for me. Service, service, service--everywhere, from everyone.

One reviewer wrote about a concierge not speaking very good English. I dealt with a half-dozen of those and never had a problem. I did find that some of the were very knowledgeable while others' lack of even basic knowledge about Beijing was appalling (e.g., professing not to even be aware of a well-known, high-end Chinese seafood chain that is located literally next door to the hotel, to spend 10 minutes searching on the system for one of the 5-6 most well-known shows for tourists in Beijing that has ads in every tourist magazine? Come on!)

But those are the only negatives I noticed. The dinner buffet is outstanding (lobster, crab, shrimp, prime rib, foie gras, gourmet cheeses, great desserts...Chinese, Western, sushi--they have it all! Breakfast? Excellent buffet, and they've knocked the price down to about 200 rmb. Want something special made? Just ask the chef (Sam, think his name is). He'll be only too happy to make it for you. (I had them make me lobster Alfredo, sauteing, chopping and then tossing in two lobster tails into a pan with fresh pasta and the aforementioned sauce.

And, as other noted, the location is great: Just two blocks off of Wangfujing for shopping, plenty of stores and restaurants nearby and a short walk to the Forbidden City, Tianamen Square and a number of other attractions.

(Some complained about the beds. I found my King completely comfortable. The bed itself is hard but the pillowtop added just the right amount of give for me.)

With the minor (to me) caveats above, I recommend this hotel without reservation.

Thank you, Peninsula Beijing, for a great week!

Located 2 blocks from Wangfujing, the Peninsula is a very convenient location in terms of getting to the subway, hailing cabs, etc. It is a bit more austere of an environment than other luxury hotels but the building is formerly "Wang Fu Fan Dian", which is a historic Beijing hotel. The lobby isn't as grand and golden as other Peninsulas but the rooms definitely make up for it. We stayed in a standard room which was wonderfully spacious. Peninsula beds are also my comfortable in terms of its enormous size and comfort.

The concierge service needed a bit of prodding but had a terrific attitude and followed up with every single one of my demands. I didn't need as much guidance since I know Beijing well but they were very enthusiastic nonetheless. However, it is clear that this hotel might be a bit more of a luxurious business hotel rather than touristy -- which I actually appreciated. Chinese tour buses are never a welcome sight.

Stayed here for 2 days for business last week. Whilst the hotel is good in many respects, it was nothing special. With so many hotels going up in China and in Beijing, there's so much competition. Travellers are spoiled for selection in the 5 star category, especially in the hardware department. Rooms and decor is slightly dated and although I don't expect hotels to refurbish every 7 yrs, the decor does look reasonably old yet in good condition.

Service, was mediocre though I didn't need any. Wasn't made to feel particularly special as one would expect from Peninsula, a name synonymous with excellence service. Overall, would stay again but there are choices for the business traveller.