We chose the Jinglun as a package deal with our airline tickets through NWA. Our airline tickets actually got cheaper by booking four nights at the Jinglun - so we were somewhat pessimistic about the hotel experience we would have. We were quite pleased. The rooms were modern, western-style rooms. Breakfast was included. The buffet was good, but after eating at it for four mornings, we were not sorry to give it up. It is not worth the price if it is not included in the price of your room. We speak only English, but the staff was well prepared with English speaking folks at the front desk and door. The front desk was also very willing to help make travel arrangements (e.g., to the Great Wall, etc.). Their prices, however, tower over what you would need to pay a taxi driver for the same trip! It is a convenient location for both taxi trips and the subway (station about 1 1/2 blocks away). Also, there is a grocery store an easy 2 block walk away if you need extra water, food, drink, etc. After our four nights in the Jinglun, we moved to the Kerry Centre Hotel, which is a far more expensive hotel. However, fancy furniture notwithstanding, the Jinglun actually matched up with the Kerry Centre in terms of service, location, and amenities. Long story short, if you can get the Jinglun at a good price, you will get a good hotel for a good deal.

My husband and self stayed at the Jinglun Hotel in August 2004. We found the rooms of a reasonable size and clean. The staff were very polite and helpful. There was a variety of western and chinese food available for breakfast. One can walk to Tiannamen Square, but it is a fair walk. However, there is a government store and market on the on the way and also a large shopping centre. The hotel is central and has a small area for booking day tours. We would stay again

Dec 19-23, 2004: This hotel has impeccable service of a 5 star hotel. Fantastic location right by the Silk Street Market and very close to Tianamen Square and the Forbidden City. Right by the China World Trade Center and Hotel (where Clinton stayed)

Staff were friendly, efficient, spoke English well and very attentive. Breakfast buffet was quite expensive but food was good.

The only downturn was being on the 15th floor, water pressure was very weak. The rooms were adequate, basic, clean and nothing fancy.

But a great value for money and location!