This was the second time I had stayed at this hotel while in Beijing for a week at work. I have no choice as to where I stay as the hotel is booked by the company I am working with over there and as they own this hotel, it's where I go!

They've made a slight effort over the past year to make the rooms a little nicer and I have to say, the bed is as big and comfy as any I have slept in (I like 'em hard!)

The rooms are very clean and the shower in the bathroom is excellent. There is also free internet access (or as much 'access' as you get to the internet in China anyway...) In my book, clean rooms, comfy bed and good shower and you're on to a winner.

Price-wise, I have never seen a bill but I am told it is pretty reasonable.

Down sides are that not many of the staff speak English and dining at the hotel is very expensive compared to other restaurants in the vicinty.

So, if you want a pretty decent standard of hotel for a smaller price than you will pay if you stay in an international chain, this would be a good choice. If you want somewhere totally stress-free where all the staff speak great English and you can eat and drink in the hotel the whole team, maybe look elsewhere.

Feel free to message me for more specifics.

I have stayed at this hotel twice. Once in 2005 and now the redone version in 2008. Thought the update for the Olympics is good - it leaves some things to be desired. There isn't a designated deluxe floor with no smoking rooms. The staff has limited English - a must for the Olympic Media. There isn't a convenience store with things like drinks, snacks, books and regular hotel needs for a traveller. The restaurants though better than 2005 now are limited to in some cases to Olymplc people only - very frustrating for regular visitors as there are few options near this hotel within walking distance. There isn't a good western breakfast and no fitness facilities. For someone here more than a day or two it is very unsupported. The hours of operation for restaurants is until 9pm only for all locations. There is a very limited room service menu. Here's the kicker, you can't charge to your room. The other thing is that the western restaurant has nobody in it - still they will not let you in unless you are an Olympic accredited person.

The upside, the staff tries really hard, they are great at cleaning your room and have hearts of gold. That you can't find everywhere.

When I found I was staying here I said no. Then I heard they changed it. The changes are better - not perfect.