North China Cheap Holidays

Good: - Rooms are clean, 4 free bottles of drinking water provided daily. - Location is near Wangfujing shopping area, turn left from hotel exit and walk a short distance. Its not immediate, have to walk about 5 to 10 mins. - Breakfast spread is pretty good. - Many eateries near hotel area, there is a 7-11 opp the hotel where you can get small bites and necessities. - There is a gym for fitness buffs, its simple but equipped with items to have a decent workout. There is a free laundry area (3 washers, 3 dryers) that are heavily used throughout the day. The not-so-goods: - Hotel is not exactly doorstep-close to metro based on reviews. May be ok for younger travellers but definitely not convenient for senior folks. The nearest is jinyu hutong which is about 8 to 10 mins away (for a young folk). Many sites show dengshikou to be the nearest but it is about 15 mins away. There are hotels that are closer to jinyu hutong metro. - Aircon temperature in room cannot be controlled. No doubt beijing was very cold when i travelled in Nov but room temp was set at 27 to 28 degrees daily which can be really hot and stuffy. If not because i was really tired, i don’t think i will be able to sleep every night. This factor itself will make me think twice about choosing this hotel again because a good rest is really important. - Staff service at reception area can be improved. They are not rude but lack warmth, particularly the male staffs. My overall rating will be 3.5/5.

The hotel is located inside the 2nd Ring, where most of the historical sightseeing spots located. Since mid November was not busy travel season in Beijing, at time of check in, I requested a free upgrade to a bigger room and the staff was nice enough to give me a bigger one. There is a 1/2 self service pastry stall in the lobby which has my favorite chestnut cake. The nearest metro station is about 15 minutes walk, that I think is a bit far away. The first day I arrived Beijing (11/16) the temperature was zero degree and windy. It would be too cold to walk to the metro station. For the few days I stayed at the hotel, I ended up using taxi most the time instead of subway train. In November the city already turned on heat. My room was facing west and window was locked/unable to open; the room got very warm and I had trouble falling asleep in a " hot room" . On the third day, I had to call the service desk to check if I could have air-conditioning turn on. The answer was no and the housekeeper came to unlock the window so I could got some air! Overall, the hotel is nice, clean and room is spacious.

Very close to Tiananmen and Forbidden City

The hotel was incredibly safe, clean, and quiet—exactly what I needed as a solo female traveler. The staff was fantastic: warm, helpful, and always attentive. I purchased the buffet breakfast at the hotel restaurant, and it was amazing with so many delicious options to choose from. I also tried the buffet dinner; it was decent, though not quite as impressive as the breakfast. I treated myself to a massage during my stay as well, and it was wonderfully relaxing. One of my favorite parts was the location. The street right outside the hotel has great nightlife and plenty to explore, and I felt completely safe the entire time. Overall, I highly recommend Park Plaza Beijing and would absolutely stay here again!

The swimming pool is huge and great for laps. The gym is extensive and overlooks the pool and hot tub.

The swimming pool is huge and great for laps. The gym is extensive and overlooks the pool and hot tub.

The hotel is located inside the 2nd Ring, where most of the historical sightseeing spots located. Since mid November was not busy travel season in Beijing, at time of check in, I requested a free upgrade to a bigger room and the staff was nice enough to give me a bigger one. There is a 1/2 self service pastry stall in the lobby which has my favorite chestnut cake. The nearest metro station is about 15 minutes walk, that I think is a bit far away. The first day I arrived Beijing (11/16) the temperature was zero degree and windy. It would be too cold to walk to the metro station. For the few days I stayed at the hotel, I ended up using taxi most the time instead of subway train. In November the city already turned on heat. My room was facing west and window was locked/unable to open; the room got very warm and I had trouble falling asleep in a " hot room" . On the third day, I had to call the service desk to check if I could have air-conditioning turn on. The answer was no and the housekeeper came to unlock the window so I could got some air! Overall, the hotel is nice, clean and room is spacious.

Very close to Tiananmen and Forbidden City

Room is clean but a little bit old.

The hotel is located inside the 2nd Ring, where most of the historical sightseeing spots located. Since mid November was not busy travel season in Beijing, at time of check in, I requested a free upgrade to a bigger room and the staff was nice enough to give me a bigger one. There is a 1/2 self service pastry stall in the lobby which has my favorite chestnut cake. The nearest metro station is about 15 minutes walk, that I think is a bit far away. The first day I arrived Beijing (11/16) the temperature was zero degree and windy. It would be too cold to walk to the metro station. For the few days I stayed at the hotel, I ended up using taxi most the time instead of subway train. In November the city already turned on heat. My room was facing west and window was locked/unable to open; the room got very warm and I had trouble falling asleep in a " hot room" . On the third day, I had to call the service desk to check if I could have air-conditioning turn on. The answer was no and the housekeeper came to unlock the window so I could got some air! Overall, the hotel is nice, clean and room is spacious.

Very close to Tiananmen and Forbidden City