Extremely satisfied! The front desk service was incredibly attentive and thoughtful; they even helped us with our luggage all the way to the intersection. The snacks and drinks available right outside the hotel were also plentiful, so we didn't really need to go out of our way to find Beijing's specialty foods.
I originally wanted to book the Mandarin Oriental, but they didn't have enough rooms and it was quite expensive. After staying here, I feel it's a perfectly viable alternative to the Mandarin. Qianmen Street is right outside the entrance, with all sorts of century-old shops practically at your doorstep. The location is truly excellent.
While the rooms aren't particularly luxurious, the Courtyard-style (Siheyuan) decor is spot-on, giving a strong sense of old Beijing. There was a minor incident where a school group staying at the hotel for the flag-raising ceremony got a bit excited early in the morning and ran around the hotel. However, the hotel staff apologized sincerely and proactively offered a breakfast discount, handling it very well.
Plus, you can wear ancient costumes for free photos, which was a fantastic experience! If you don't take too many, there's no extra charge at all. Overall, this stay was absolutely perfect. Thank you to the hotel!
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