This is a very nice hotel, good value, the staff are friendly and most speak good English.
Although the name says 'Central' it's a little misleading if you are looking for a hotel located in central Beijing.
The hotel is only a short taxi ride from the Forbidden City. Due to the cheap cost of taxis in Beijing, it makes good sense to consider booking this hotel.
I had a very enjoyable time staying here and made good use of the local shops, only a short walk down the street. These shops are not your tourist shops, these are local shops at local prices.
A half-litre bottle of a famous cola cost me 12p, the same cola is nearly 75p or more at home.
There are ample restaurants close to the hotel to cater for different tastes.
I could not agree more. The hotel is round the corner from the subway - clean, fast and efficient. The taxis to the airport can be arranged (capped by the hotel, although, you're unlikely to get ripped off) or you can get public transport (the bus is easy I have heard from Tiananmen). The rooms were incredible luxury, just renovated, and booked in the UK for 30 quid a night when I stayed in August - my treat after a month of travelling! There's no breakfast included but whatever you would require is on the doorstep.
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