Hotels in Xidan and Financial Street Area, Beijing

Traveling to Beijing with my entire family, I booked two king rooms and one twin room at the Beijing Joy Hotel through Trip.com. First, a 'five-star review' to customer service agent Xue'er! And another 'five-star review' to the hotel's front desk staff, concierge, and housekeeping aunties who took care of us! After booking the rooms, I started coordinating with Xue'er. Since we were traveling to Beijing from abroad, many items we'd need during the trip were inconvenient to carry. We had to rely on online shopping to solve this. As soon as Xue'er found out, she immediately helped resolve my concern without hesitation, ensuring the concierge department took excellent care of my packages! One day, we were rushing to head to Qianmen Street. The kids were all eager to go shopping, but I was still waiting for my laundry to finish... My family was urging me relentlessly. I contacted Xue'er directly, and she told me, ”It's okay, quickly take your family out shopping. Don't worry about the laundry; leave it to me.” With Xue'er's reassurance, I happily took my family shopping. When we returned to the hotel, our clothes were already neatly placed in our room! The hotel's location is also excellent. It's connected to the Joy City shopping mall, with many great restaurants, convenience stores, pharmacies, etc., nearby, making it extremely convenient. Beijing travel involves large attractions and a lot of walking. It was wonderful to be able to comfortably rest back at the hotel after each day of exploring!

The hotel is named 'Guohuai' (Pagoda Tree) because of an ancient tree in its courtyard. I was very satisfied with the room; it was quiet at night and the transportation was very convenient. Niujie (Ox Street) is nearby, and after comparing different places, I found that Yue Weizhai has the best lamb skewers, thanks to their dipping sauce. The milk skin yogurt from Ziguangyuan should ideally be bought at the airport so you can carry it directly onto the plane. However, we bought it on Niujie, and at the airport, liquids had to be checked in. It cost an extra 35 for packing and checked baggage, but thankfully, the milk skin was still intact when we retrieved our luggage.

To leisurely visit two major art exhibitions in Beijing that were about to end, I decided to stay overnight in the capital and give JW Marriott another chance. The #JWMarriottBeijingCentral, located opposite Xiaochangkou Hutong, has a convenient location, right next to Zhaosheng Plaza, and is less than a ten-minute walk from Xuanwumen subway station. The hotel's overall decor matches the standards from its opening in 2014. This time, I booked a twin room with executive lounge access. The hotel lobby and room interiors are somewhat similar to the #GrandHyattBeijing, exuding a timeless, old-money charm. The executive lounge is on the 15th floor and includes breakfast, afternoon tea, light dinner, and evening cocktails. The variety and quality are significantly better than the JW in Taiyuan, especially the breakfast. Moreover, the hotel service was impeccable. Since we were going to visit exhibitions, we arrived at the hotel at 10 AM, and to my surprise, we were able to check in immediately. The next day, because we wanted to enjoy the complimentary afternoon tea, we were granted a late checkout until 3 PM, which was another pleasant surprise. All in all, this is probably one of the most value-for-money hotels I've stayed at in Beijing.

This was a great stay, and the whole process was very smooth. I arrived early, but the hotel already had the room ready for me. Check-in was quick and easy, without any lengthy waits or complicated procedures. The room was exceptionally clean, the bedding was spotless and odor-free, and the attention to detail made for a very comfortable stay. The hotel's location is excellent, making travel incredibly convenient with easy access to transportation. It was effortless to get around for sightseeing or business. During my stay, I needed a phone charger and the front desk staff quickly provided one. Alina, in particular, offered thoughtful and attentive service. Overall, both the cleanliness and the service were impressive, and the value for money was definitely there. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay and would choose this hotel again next time, and I highly recommend it to everyone.

Our stay in the twin room with a window was absolutely fantastic! The high ceilings made the room feel incredibly spacious and airy, with no hint of claustrophobia. Being away from the street meant there was zero outside noise, ensuring a wonderfully peaceful environment for relaxation. The Land Rover mattresses were just right – not too soft, not too firm – providing a stable and comfortable sleep that truly enhanced our rest. The room was equipped with a fresh air system, keeping the air consistently clean, and the bedding was impeccably clean and crisp, feeling lovely to the touch. All the hotel facilities were immaculately maintained and looked brand new, really showing the owner's dedication. The staff were warm, attentive, and handled all our requests efficiently. The hotel's location is super convenient for getting around; taking the subway or catching a taxi right outside saves so much time and effort. I highly recommend this place for your travels!

Staying at the Xuanwumen Business Hotel with my kids was a really pleasant experience overall. The room was clean and spacious, with all the necessary facilities. It was dry and tidy, not damp at all, which made for a very comfortable stay. The front desk staff were patient and meticulous, and check-in was efficient. The location is super convenient for getting around and sightseeing. The hotel breakfast had a great variety, perfect for kids' tastes, and the service was thoughtful and attentive. It's a truly reassuring place to stay when traveling with family. I'll definitely choose this hotel again for our next family trip.

1. The breakfast was good. 2. The room had no windows and was stuffy. When I opened the door, there was a strong musty smell. Even after informing the staff, nothing could be done about it. 3. For a five-star hotel, the shampoo in the bathroom was of terrible quality. My hair loss was five times more than usual after one wash, and the conditioner was equally disappointing. For a star-rated hotel, even using a domestic brand like 'Fenghua' would be far superior to such low-quality shampoo and conditioner.

For Beijing, this room type is pretty decent, especially considering it was a special offer. It's quite small inside, and the desk is a bit narrow, making it hard to place things. I guess it's designed this way due to the small space! The service attitude was excellent! It's very convenient to get a taxi, but a bit far from the subway station.

We are a family of 3 and stayed for 4 nights. Upon arrival the gentleman at the reception, Mr Sun, has been very efficient in adding the extra bed for our room, which was very helpful - thank you! The hotel is at the center of Beijing and very convenient, the taxi can take you right to the front entrance, as well as being close to the underground (just under 100/200 meters) and shopping malls nearby (so we are spoiled with choice of restaurants). There is a very good restaurant famous for dim sum on the ground floor of the hotel and we had our breakfast there😊. The hotel is surprisingly quiet and we had very good sleep considering we had three full on sight seeing days (including climbing greatwall). Very clean/fresh room with powerful but quiet air conditioning which is great relief for hot summer night. I believe the hotel was refurbished not long ago (2 years ago?) so all new and in working order. Overall a lovely stay, highly recommend and we will definitely return in future!

My check-in experience was just so-so. My check-out time and the kids' goodie bag were already set when I booked, but when I asked the front desk, they seemed clueless, like they were new, though their attitudes were pretty good. There were only two front desk staff. I'd read reviews saying everyone got upgraded, some even to suites, so I asked about an upgrade too. The front desk said an upgrade wasn't necessary, just a higher floor. I'm not sure if they were unwilling to upgrade or didn't know how. The shower in the bathroom leaked, and the towels felt old and couldn't be washed white. At the pool, there was only one towel, so if you go, you need to bring your own. Breakfast was average, not tasty, and there wasn't much variety. The next day, when we came back after going out, we couldn't get into our room. I went down to get the card fixed, but it still didn't work. I went down to the front desk again, and the second time, the front desk staff came up with me and fiddled with it for about 20 minutes. They said the key card was low on power. Finally, we got in, and then they called someone to change the battery. It's pretty amazing for a big hotel like this to have such an issue. The front desk staff who came up with me said they'd send some fruit, but they never did. While I don't really need the fruit, their attitude was quite amusing. I went to the rooftop bar to see the night view, but it rained, so I didn't get to see it. The french fries and sweet potato fries weren't good. At check-out, there were many front desk staff, and their attitudes were quite good. The hotel room was also quite nice, and the cleaning was done well. The small tent in the family room was great, and my child loved it. Parking requires a fee. The location is excellent, right next to Joy City, which is very convenient for shopping. The hotel exterior also looks very nice. If the issues I mentioned could be improved, I would consider staying again.