Beijing Xicheng District Hotels

Overall, I had a pleasant stay at this hotel. The hotel is new, very clean, and in an excellent location. The laundry service was outstanding, and the staff were friendly, professional, and always willing to help. However, I had one very disappointing experience. During my stay, the police visited the hotel and asked about the purpose of our visit, and we fully cooperated. Later that night, around 11:00 PM, they came back again while my children were asleep, only to ask for my phone number. This frightened my children and caused unnecessary stress. I have traveled extensively in China and had already spent several weeks in Beijing and Shanghai without experiencing anything like this, so this was very surprising and upsetting. To be fair, the hotel staff sincerely apologized and explained that this situation was beyond their control and related to the local authorities. As a thoughtful gesture, they also offered us a gift and a complimentary late check-out, which we really appreciated. Despite this unfortunate incident, the hotel itself is excellent—clean, modern, comfortable, and well-maintained. I would still recommend staying here. Thank you 💜

My overall experience at this hotel exceeded my expectations. The location is excellent, making it incredibly convenient for getting around. The lobby is clean and elegant, and the room hygiene was top-notch. The room itself was spacious and bright, the bedding was comfortable, and the soundproofing was very good. It offered great rest and excellent value for money.

The rooms are clean and comfortable, the service is thoughtful, and the self-service laundry is super convenient. The hotel environment is elegant, the service is attentive, and the stay experience was fantastic. Full of heartwarming touches, clean and quiet, a top choice for travel accommodation.

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.

Our family trip was an absolute success, and the hotel was definitely the highlight! I booked a king room and a standard room at this Courtyard Manxin Hotel online. On the day of check-in, I hoped the rooms could be on the same floor. Since it was peak season and the hotel was fully booked, the system assigned our two rooms quite far apart. As we were traveling with seniors and children, we explained our situation to the front desk. Manager Wang, who was on duty that day, understood our needs and actively helped coordinate. Within half an hour, he managed to get us two rooms on the same floor, which made it incredibly convenient to look after everyone. A big thank you to him! This set a great tone for our week-long Beijing trip. The hotel's location is excellent. Right outside is Gulou Dajie Station, serving Metro Lines 2 and 8, which pretty much cover all the must-see attractions. I usually prefer taking taxis, but in Beijing, I only hailed one cab, fully enjoying the convenience of the capital's subway system. Every day, after playing until sunset and returning to the hotel utterly exhausted, I was delighted to find that the hotel offered various free teas and beverages. Manager Yang from the lobby even thoughtfully packed some for us to take back to our room. Sipping on the iced tea, the Beijing summer heat instantly melted away. Manager Yang's handsome smile and warm words were especially comforting. I hope Manager Yang visits Nanjing sometime! Finally, a pleasant surprise: there's an unassuming charcoal hotpot place right outside the hotel. Their hotpot with sesame sauce was absolutely amazing, and the stir-fries were delicious too. The stir-fried pork with vinegar and wood ear mushrooms, and the stir-fried tripe with garlic were incredibly appetizing. We ate there three times in a week! Our Beijing trip was joyful and complete!

The room isn't very big, and water leaks from under the partition between the shower and the toilet, so after showering, the water flows all over the toilet area, making it impossible to use the toilet. Be careful when entering the lobby at night; if the doors are closed, push them slowly. There are no signs on the doors to indicate which ones are closed or open. There's a lack of 'push' or 'pull' signs, and I ended up bumping my head on a door when I came back that night.

The lady at the front desk who checked me in was very thoughtful. She processed everything quickly and also explained the hotel's services very sincerely. After checking out, the young man at the front desk was very patient and friendly, even helping me call a taxi. Thank you for your professional service; I'll choose to stay here again next time if I have the opportunity. The hotel's location is also excellent, with convenient transportation and easy access to taxis.

I wanted to experience a *hutong* (traditional alleyway) and chose this place based on its 5-star reviews. The location is incredibly convenient, offering a quiet escape in a bustling, prime area. The decor is unique, and they've managed to create a charming, deep courtyard within a small space – truly thoughtful design that deserves praise. Part of the hotel was still under renovation. I saw photos of a rooftop terrace in other reviews, but when I went up, there was nothing there yet. The internet surprisingly went out until late at night on the day we checked in. The reason given was ”a problem with the main line in the hutong,” which I assume was an isolated incident – perhaps just part of our hutong experience. They provide six bottles of water and two soft drinks for free in the room, and the Arctic Ocean soda was delicious, so kudos for that! However, there were no tea bags or coffee sachets. The tea was loose-leaf in a small, pretty jar, but for something you consume, I did wonder about the hygiene. Here are some suggestions: 1. Indicate which rooms have softer mattresses and which have firmer ones, offering guests a choice. Not everyone likes a soft bed, and comfort in sleep is more important than a unique or beautiful room design. 2. Since all the power outlets are flat-pin (two-prong) only, I recommend providing adapters or power strips with round-pin (two-pin) sockets. It's really inconvenient otherwise. Coming back at night and realizing you can't charge your devices – do you really expect guests to order their own adapters or power strips for same-day delivery? Beijing is an international metropolis, and people come from all over the world, so providing a few would be much more convenient.

First off, the service was excellent. When my car arrived, a gentleman from the front desk helped me with my luggage. The two ladies, employee numbers 207029 and 207079, who handled my check-in and check-out, made me feel very welcome, almost like I was coming home. The room itself was great, and the cleaning was very thorough. The only minor issues were some standing water under the sink after showering and the air conditioning being a bit noisy, likely due to older equipment. However, these didn't detract from the overall experience, and I would still consider staying here again.

Apart from the great location (literally a stone’s throw away to the nearest subway), what stood out for me was the hotel staff’s impeccable service. We were greeted with a plate of fruits in the hotel room when we arrived which is rare, comparing with other hotels that I have visited. Moreover, I was surprised and thankful that the hotel staff readily accommodated our special request to pack a simple breakfast for us as we had an itinerary which required us to leave early in the morning. The hotel’s concierge also answered all my queries and questions efficiently. The room we booked was a 3 bedder family room and I thought that the room was perfectly big and spacious. The window view was towards the hotel’s internal courtyard space, I was personally fine with this. This hotel is perfect if you wish to shop as it is linked via a skybridge to all the shopping centres in the Xidan shopping district, perfect if you would like to do some late night shopping and conveniently return to your hotel when you are tired. Some additional tips for future travellers, if you are making a Didi booking, select the nearby China Post office as the location as the hotel is not directly accessible by car, there isn’t a drive-through for the hotel. This hotel does accept and receive Taobao parcels on your behalf for those who plan to shop. As for food delivery, this hotel does not have a robot delivery service, I collected my food delivery directly from the driver near the hotel lobby, not sure if the hotel can deliver your food deliveries to your door as I did not check with the hotel. Finally for amenities, there is a self service laundry room on the 10th floor but it is not marked from the outside. It sits along the guest rooms on level 10 and is opposite room 1009(if i remember correctly)and there are only 2 washing machines with no dryers. It closes at certain hours to avoid creating inconvenience to nearby guests so you would have to check with the concierge regarding the operating hours. To use the machine, you would have to scan a QR code on the machine with Alipay or Weixin and there is a minimal fee; less than a dollar. The breakfast buffet on the 8th floor had an acceptable variety and was affordable. For hotel guests the breakfast buffet price was subsidised at 50yuan per person, payable on the spot outside the restaurant, even though on their signboard it states that the price is 98 yuan. I managed to clarify with the concierge that the 98yuan price only applies to non-hotel guests. Overall Xixi Youyi Hotel offers great value for money with perfect service and location. Would highly recommend!