Ascott Properties in Beijing

I usually struggle to feel comfortable in hotels because I’m very much a “homey” person, but this place truly made me feel at home. The first thing that hits you is the size – the square meters are crazy. I’ve never stayed in such a huge apartment before, and it has a real wow-effect. The apartment has absolutely everything – dishwasher, plates, knives, bottle opener, you name it. I also really liked the shampoos and conditioners, which are much better quality than what you usually find in hotels. The bathroom is spacious, the design is lovely, and everything feels high quality – from the washing machine down to the shower gel. The swimming pool and breakfast were also very enjoyable. That said, there were a couple of downsides. The place is so big that the cleaning isn’t always perfect – we noticed some signs of missed cleaning, and unfortunately we even saw a cockroach in the kitchen. I also noticed that the kitchen staff didn’t wear hats or hair restraints, which was a bit off-putting. Location-wise, it’s far from tourist attractions and the subway – it took us about 40 minutes by taxi to get to the Forbidden City. Still, despite these issues, this is a wonderful place to stay. I fell in love with the Ascott chain and would definitely stay here again next time. Highly recommended!

This was our second time staying at this hotel. Upon check-in, the room was upgraded. I did not notice a huge difference but appreciated the gesture. We stayed on the 21st floor. The crib was not available on the first night but the barrier was installed. Considering all pros and cons this is a nice hotel to stay at, i.e. rooms are bright ans spacious, there is a warm pool and well-equipped gym, the subway is around the corner, big mall with private access to the hotel, plus there is a city park in close proximity for kids to play. We would consider coming back for our next trip but also hope that rooms on higher floors will be managed better.