Ratings based on 61 Verified Reviews
3.8 Room cleanliness
3.4 Service & staff
3.4 Room comfort
3.3 Hotel condition
Expedia Verified Reviews
by A verified traveler
A solid choice for a short stay in Beijing
Posted 7 May 2019 on HotelsA solid, mid-range hotel. Comfortable beds and decent service, though given the time of year they had not activated the air-conditioning in the rooms yet.
by A verified traveler
No heat spoils charming hotel
Posted 29 Mar 2019 on HotelsA charming historic hotel but...no heat in the room. Apparently no heat throughout the hotel. Speculation is that they simply shut it off on a particular date for the "summer" season despite the fact that the overnight temperature outside went down to 36°F on March 23 when we were there. The front desk was unhelpful with the situation.
by A verified traveler
Posted 24 Dec 2018 on Hotels
Overall it’s good ，close to subway ,not too far away from Qianmen street,but the whole neighbourhood is very old
Recommended
for Everyoneby A verified traveler
Nice hotel
Posted 1 Jun 2017 on WotifNice hotel a bit old and dates but staff friendly and helpful.
Recommended
for Everyoneby A verified traveler
Nice hotel in terms of territorial positions
Posted 4 May 2017 on CheapTicketsWe stayed there in the beginning of May. It is very hot, yet the central air conditioning system is still not opened yet...
Recommended
for Everyoneby A verified traveler from Washington State
Not a bad hotel.
Posted 2 May 2017There is a comfortable lobby and there was always a sufficient English speaking clerk. The coffee shop and dining area are nice. We liked the Dongfang. I think most who complain are too sensitive to China culture.
Lots of taxis outside. The subway is about 1/3 mile and the #5 bus to Tiananmen Square a bit closer. (Warning: Security made our visit to Tiananmen and Forbidden City terrible. We had to wait in a huge crowd as they screened every visitor. Must have passport for F. City. It was a 2 1/2 hour line! I used to be able to walk right to it! Security unfriendly and rude. Advise use tour guide instead. The tours walked right in. Very disappointed in the Chinese mentality here. We were exhausted by the time they let us in. I'm a healthy 70 years old but...)
by A verified traveler
NO AIRCONDITIONING
Posted 11 Oct 2016
Pros: The link as a historical hotel, the old time décor in the COffee Shop & its great proximity to real life Beijing neighbourhoods & food.
Cons: Air Condition the hotel, at least install ceiling fans for guests comfort
Location: The location was great, good walking distance to Tainamen Sq & main Down town SIghtseeing attractions as well as the Hutongs & local food
This is a great hotel, great staff & great location with NO AIRCONDITIONING. My recent stay on a 29O day had most of our group near fainting, with sadly no solution but to open a small 30cm window 10cm, on the 21st floor - not good this day & age.
This history of the hotel is lovely as is their Old Time Coffee Shop.
by A verified traveler
Posted 8 Sep 2016 on Hotels
Room condition is very bad.service is very poor. Only good thing is the location.
Recommended
for Everyoneby A verified traveler from SINGAPORE
Conveniently located
Posted 5 Jul 2016A hotel with long history & beautiful courtyard. Conveniently located, with many convenience stores and subway station nearby. Fantastic service. Staff was helpful. Just that the carpet was quite dirty.
by A verified traveler
Decent hotel, coffee shop not open, not close
Posted 11 Mar 2016Hotel itself was nice but the coffee bar didn't open until 9:00. Don't people in China drink coffee before 9am?! Also, our wifi didn't work the whole time we were there. To go anywhere to eat was a 20 minute cab drive. Breakfast was decent.
