Shuocheng Hotel (Beijing Tsinghua Changgeng Hospital Tiantongyuan Subway Station Branch)

I had the best sleep here. The hotel is modern, comfortable, very clean, and quiet, with friendly staff who helped with all my enquiries. It is close to a large shopping mall with a food court on B1 and a supermarket with international items. The local restaurants and convenience stores next door to the hotel were also very good. I liked that the area was not touristy, with local prices for food and drinks. It felt good to be among the friendly locals. Tiantongyuan Station is just a 7-minute walk. From there, it was straightforward to reach The Palace Museum (Forbidden City), Tiananmen Square, and other central attractions. The metro ride took about an hour, but it was very convenient. I also visited the Jinshanling section of Changcheng (the Great Wall). Staying here was fantastic, as the location on the northern side of Beijing meant my private driver did not need to drive through the city centre to get there. A private driver is required to reach this section of the wall. To get to the high-speed railway station, I took a Didi (15 RMB) to Lishuiqiao Station, then Line 13 directly to Qinghe Railway Station. The whole trip took about 35 minutes, including the Didi ride. Overall, this hotel offers great value for money compared to staying in central Beijing. The rooms are small, but I was only there to sleep and shower. I highly recommend it.