Location and its history are what sets it apart. its 2mnts walk from Tiananamen square and Forbidden city..yet close to shopping district.. hosted so many dignitaries for close to a century..looks grand too The rate was also very good.. since i stayed for just one night i cant comment on much about the service aspects.. but certainly a good property... more

This hotel was old and dirty. My first night there I went to take a shower and the water was a yellowish brown for the first few mins. I'm here in China on a tour so some of my tour group told me it might be rust or something. It made me wonder when the room was last cleaned if... more

Me and wife stayed at Building A of the Beijing Hotel for 5 days from the end of March to the beginning of April. After having read the negative reviews, my expectations were not high. However, during the 5 days stay there, we were quite satisfied with everything and did not run into any trouble at all. The best thing... more

We stayed at this hotel for a business trip organised by my husbands work. It definately didn't fulfill the five star rating regarding service. The staff couldn't be bothered and sometimes verged on rude. An example of this was when we arrived, my husband was paying the taxi driver. The door man was concerned with holding the car door open... more

We were supposedly staying at the Gran Hotel Beijing. The arrangements were done through our country by a travel agency who was an intermediate with a travel company in China. When we expected to arrive to the other hotel (in the same block), the guide left us at the Beijing Hotel. In the Lobby, the guide helped us with the... more

The hotel itself is very good, location wise and comfort wise. The room is big, well decorated, luxurious. The location couldn't be better, just a short walk to shopping street. The problem here is the worst service I ever experienced. The reception staff is rude, yell at customer and didn't help anything. Even when we had to call the taxi... more

Great location! Can't comment on room rates as I didn't pay. My room in the main building was large and comfortable, although not particulary modern or luxurious. It faced the main street and had a decent balcony - street noise anticipated, but was never a problem. I was wary after some negative reviews in here, but had no particular complaints.... more

Booked through a corporate deal so price was OK. Chosen because of location. Ask to stay in Block A at a room (we had an executive room) on floor higher than 14 requesting a view of Forbidden City and Tainanmen Sqaure. Spring April weather perfect with blossom everywhere and temperature great for day and evening. Entrance typical socialist era of... more

This hotel has a good location However, the service was terrible, with the staff ranging from indifferent to hostile. They also pulled a "bait and switch" on us in terms of our rooms as the ones we had reserved were mysteriously unavailable and only higher prices ones were left. more