Swissotel Beijing

The best parts of the hotel are its low price (high $80's per night for us), its location (next to easy-to-use subway which leads to significant city sites) and its general level of comfort (quiet and clean). The main areas for improvement are concierge (seemingly unable to take initiative or creatively solve minor problems which is crucial with a language barrier; be prepared to give them exceptionally detailed instructions if you'd like them to do something basic) and finding a taxi (the hotel seems unable to "call" for one and you have to wait in line for one to arrive to drop someone off - the driveway is long so cabs don't swing by; we eventually just walked out to hail one, which was still challenging)

In Beijing, it is paramont that a hotel be near a metro line because of heavy traffic. This hotel is in a great location right outside of the Metro #2 Line. It is also easy to catch a taxi as it is near the center. The amenities of the hotel are okay. It is bit of worn here and there. But given the rate I got, I'd say it was the best value anywhere in Beijing for a 4* hotel. I would stay in this hotel again if the rate remains as attrative as it was.

The location is wonderful. I could find the location very easily, and since it was in the middle of the city, I was able to get around quickly and easily. It is next to a major subway station, so finding my way around was not difficult. The hotel is a bit older, but well kept. Overall, it was very good.

All went well except for the bed. It was like sleeping on he floor. But the staff did everything they could to accommodate by providing additional blankets and pillows.

Nice place, clean, nice room but the air conditioning in the room didn't work very well. We ate at the restaurant in the lobby and had drinks at their lounge and it was outrageously expensive. Don't do it! The lunch buffet for two adults with no drinks was $80! A beer at the lounge was $6! A block down the road we had dinner for 2 for only $10 and 4 beers for $6! The location is good though with a subway stop just outside the hotel doors.

It was a good stay, the staff was very helpful and the location was very good. It is right next the a subway station, there is a Starbucks and 7-Eleven right behind the hotel, a McDonald's within 10 minutes walking distance (for the less adventurous eater), and a couple of Chinese restaurants around the hotel.

ITS GOOD HOTEL AND THE FOOD TOO

The location of this hotel is "The Best." We couldn't have done better. Subway station right out the door with access to all of Bejing. We went to Tienamen Square and The Forbidden City twice on this system. Starbucks just behind the hotel which was nice. Shopping center within three blocks. Spa was great with great exercise equipment, most with TV monitors. Free wi-fi in common areas downstairs. great food options. The employees were all very helpful and what you would see in a five star hotel. I would deffinately stay here again. We spent time in Beijing with a friend who lives there and she said we couldn't have done better as far as location. The only negative that I could mention would be the bathroom trim could have used a little updating around the door and tub. I would be really picky to even mention that. I'm sure my Son and his friend that I was traveling with would not have even noticed that. Great, Great, choice if you are going to Beijing. Oh, taxi to the airport was only $16 or so each way and about 30 minutes away.

The hotel was great. Very good location, good staff and very confortable. Truly recommendable to all kinds of travales.

I stsyed 4 nights in an executive floor room; this is great value for the money as it comes with a great free breakfast (I often did not even eat lunch, the breakfast was so good and filling), free internet in the room (which is expensive otherwise), and free appetizers in the evening. Wonderful coffee made to order all day long. Location is not at the main tourist attractions like the Forbidden City, but is right next to a metro stop that gets you anywhere; the metro is cheap to ride and the metro stop is a central location. The best Peking Duck restaurant in the city (according to the tour books) is only a block away. I got a good deal on the executive room and don't think I would have enjoyed the hotel nearly as much without those amenities. My friends loved the sauna and workout room.