Grand Hotel Beijing

Pros: An easy walk to the Forbidden City, night food markets and the main shopping strip. Wonderful views of parklands across the road and the rooftops of the Forbidden City in the background.

Cons: Nothing at all

Pros: The location is brilliant, on the Nanjing Road, a big shopping area, opposite the People's Park, right by the metro, altogether very convenient. Slightly old-fashioned hotel but it has its charm. ...

Cons: I had to ask twice for soap/shower gel, the cleaning staff could be quite noisy on their walkie-talkies and they do only a basic tidy up in the room.

Pros: Very well placed, at walking distance of Tianammen square and Forbiden City (15 min). Also same distance to shopping malls and some restarurants.

Cons: Wi-fi is free but a bit cumbersome to log in, and as always in China internet access is restricted and slow.

Pros: service was excellent

Pros: The hotel was very conveniently located for walking to most of Beijing's tourist attractions or by using the excellent subway system.

Cons: The air conditioning in the room was just a little stuffy.

Pros: The location was as good as it gets. It was five minutes to all the action and the room was clean and comfortable. I couldn't check in when I wanted because they were busy, but there lots to see ...