Welcome to the exquisite creation of Huajiantang, a brand under Huazhu Group. The hotel is located in the heart of Beijing's political and cultural center, on the southern part of the city's central axis, south of the cultural landmark, the Temple of Heaven. It is rich in the historical heritage of the Ming and Qing imperial roads and is home to 16 century-old brands such as Liubiju and Neiliansheng, forming a unique business model of "traditional time-honored brands vs. international fast fashion", for instance, Ruifuxiang is next to H&M, presenting both historical charm and youthful vitality. The hotel embodies the secluded aesthetics of imperial gardens with the concept of "Great Seclusion in the Palace": creating a residence "hidden in the imperial city" around the Forbidden City, allowing guests to experience the "leisure of emperors" rather than the standardized services of traditional hotels. "The Back Garden of the Forbidden City": drawing inspiration from the Imperial Garden and Qianlong's study, it creates an elegant living scene of "court scholars". The Forbidden City represents "solemnity", while Huajuntang excels in "lightness" - the combination of the two enables guests to touch history in a more relaxed way, beyond mere sightseeing and photo-taking. "A contemporary scholar's residence that brings the Forbidden City down from its pedestal."
"【Room Facilities】: The bed was incredibly comfortable, and the rainfall showerhead and smart toilet were very convenient. The bathroom had a separate wet and dry area, and the hotel even provided a comfortable exfoliating mitt. Since it's a new hotel, built in 2025, everything felt brand new.
【Location & Transportation】: The hotel's location is excellent – it's quiet yet central, right in Qianmen's Xianykou area. It's about a 16-minute taxi ride from Beijing South Railway Station. For getting around, there's a taxi stand directly across the street (note that parked taxis won't use the meter, so it's best to call a Didi from this spot, using 'Xianyukou South Side' as the location). To the right, about 100 meters away, you'll find bus stops for routes like the No. 5. To the left, an 8-minute walk will take you to Qianmen subway station (Line 8), making it easy to get anywhere. Plus, the hotel is right on Xianykou Food Street, and Dazhalan and Qianmen Street are just outside, perfect for evening strolls without needing to make a special trip.
【Hotel Service】: First, I have to say that during my stay in Beijing, I was really impressed by how competitive the service industry is here – almost all restaurants had excellent attitudes. But this hotel took it to another level! Every staff member I encountered, from the front desk, lobby, greeters, housekeeping, to the bar staff, proactively greeted us and were incredibly polite and courteous. The housekeeping aunties, in particular, would ask if we needed anything every time we met them in the hallway (as we'd mentioned we didn't need daily cleaning). They'd offer drinks, tea, or chocolate. When I said I'd like some chocolate, she handed me five Snickers bars and asked if it was enough – I was floored! The mini-bar in the room offers Snickers, Oriental Leaf jasmine tea, Beibingyang soda, Five Star beer, NFC juice, and Coke. When I ordered bottled water, a robot delivered it to my room in just five minutes – so fast! Because of the willow catkins this season, my rhinitis was acting up, and I needed to drink a lot of water. Every day, I'd ask the front desk for water, and without a word, they'd simply get a paper bag to help me carry it, so I wouldn't struggle. Honestly, every single staff member was wonderful. And to top it off, we even received a souvenir gift when we checked out.
【Hotel Dining】: The breakfast spread was extensive, and the mustard octopus served with congee, jujube paste cake, pea cake, and brined duck were particularly delicious! In the evenings, the hotel also offers its own homemade mung bean and lily soup.
【Hotel Activities】: The hotel organizes special activities daily. One day during our trip, it rained, so I signed my family up for the morning Eight-Section Brocade exercise and a DIY herbal moxibustion hammer making class. They had a great time.
【Value for Money】: With this location and level of service, the value for money is absolutely perfect. I'll definitely stay here again next time!
We were so 'brainwashed' by the hotel staff these past few days that I feel like we'd be doing them a disservice not to give them 5 stars – they were truly exceptional."