Holiday Inn Central Plaza

We had a fabulous time at the hotel. Storm was more than happy to take care of any reservations and arrange travel plans for all of our journeys. The hotel is not in middle of the city, but is easily accessible by taxi. As far as the staff, they spoke fairly good english and were more than capable of exceeding their 3 star rating. I'm sure the secret will be out soon on Beijing's best kept secret. Book while you can.

Type:GettingAround Distance: Requires transportation

Seeing sights outside the city.

Definately rent your own vehicle for the day to travel to the great wall. Tours are great but you are at their mercy (shopping and factory stops). A nice black car shouldn't run more than 700RMB. It's worth it to take a picnic and enjoy your time on the wall.

Friends recommended it. We booked the Execuitve Floor room, great room, neatless cleaned, with happy hour drinks and snacks on the top floor lounge. Location is away from the stressy center, advantage since you can see the ""old"" Beijing. Walk through the side streets, Hutongs experiencing the real China. Dunkeys pulling fruit wagons, you wouldn't see this in the center. We loved the breakfast...what a treat, and the staff were amazing. The doorgirls, concierge, helpfull staff everywhere. A taxi ride to the city center costs 3 Euro. A great deal, we will be back.

Friends recommended it. We booked the Execuitve Floor room, great room, neatless cleaned, with happy hour drinks and snacks on the top floor lounge. Location is away from the stressy center, advantage since you can see the ""old"" Beijing. Walk through the side streets, Hutongs experiencing the real China. Dunkeys pulling fruit wagons, you wouldn"t see this in the center. We loved the breakfast...what a treat, and the staff were amazing. The doorgirls, concierge, helpfull staff everywhere. A taxi ride to the city center costs 3 Euro. A great deal, we will be back.