not much to say about this place--we had booked an executive level room and after a long flight from AU were unexpectedly upgraded to a great room at the Regent next door! No idea why--the foyer looked deserted and the hotel did not feel booked out. On a subsequent flight we met a traveller who had had exactly the same experience. Worth asking for??

Recently stayed 4 nights at this hotel in a deluxe room. Enjoyed the stay very much. The room was comfortable and clean and had an ok view. The hotel is nice. We ate in the restaurant, Bloo, one night, the food was good but the restaurant was empty, which was a shame. Location is good, set back from the main street and within walking distance to main shopping area and we walked to parks within about 1/2 hour.
Overall, I would stay at this hotel again. Downpoint was no free internet access and cost of use in the business centre is pricey compared to other places.

I'm in the middle of a stay here and really enjoy it. Staff is excellent, English is pretty good, location fantastic - right next to the Regent hotel but cheaper and set back from Jinbao Street so it's a bit quieter too. Being set back can be a bit difficult for a taxi driver but it's not too hard. Subway station just down the block (at the base of the Regent), Starbucks next door for a taste of home if, like me, you've been gone a while. Lei Garden on the 3rd floor of the Jinabo Tower is a good choice for food, and there are ATMs at the front of Jinbao Tower from several bank chains. Walking distance to Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square is a nice perk.

Beijing is a nice city, but not my favorite. If I come back, though, I will certainly stay here again.

We thought this hotel was great - a modern, well run 4 star hotel, as advertised. We stayed there with our 2 year old - our only complaint was that they tried to charge extra for bedding for our 2 year old, which we are finding if often done in Asia, but we haven't encountered this in other regions.

We used a great driver, John, to take us to the great wall at Mutiyani (800 rmb for the day, including a trip to a temple and a drive by the Olympic stadium). He came recommended via a friend, who got the original recommendation from tripadvisor. HIs email is [-] He also recommended a great guide who showed us around Beijing (350 rmb for a day). She is young, but amazingly knowledgable - a University student majoring in French and English who is also a trained guide.

We upgraded to the Executive Floor, which included an extensive buffet breakfast -and drinks and a small range of snacks in the evening. Don't go to the Executive floor for the breakfast as the choices are limited, go to the restaurant which is also included in the upgrade price. The upgrade did not get a bigger or better room - to upgrade to a 'suite' was approx 460 rmb (plus 15% tax)per night. The upgrade to the was 235 plus tax. If you don't want a full breakfast, I wouldn't bother and go to starbucks accross the way.