This was my second time back, so the unusual decor was not a surprise. The lobby had some additional pink and green lights on the ceiling. The restaurant had been moved upstairs, but I didn't try it. The pool was still closed, but the workout room open. There's a massage place on the first (second to Americans) floor. The room was comfortable, the internet worked great, and the staff was friendly. In fact, I was stunned to run into a fellow named Grand (maybe the assistant manager) in the lobby who remembered me, and even the room number I stayed in the previous time, several months earlier! Business seemed to be good, both business people and families. My next door neighbor seemed to be having an all night party, but the room was soundproofed enough (or I was tired enough to be out cold) so as not to bother me. It was strange that nearly every staff member had a name badge that said "Trainee" (other than the aforementioned Grand) and while some of the front desk staff seemed a little tenative, service was generally good. I'd stay there again.

I stayed here in March and the staff were great. The concierge went out of his way to help with maps, directions, taxis, etc. The rooms are spotless and very modern. The whole hotel has been recently renovated and it's off the main road and very quiet. You can be at the Forbidden City in 20 minutes by metro. Good for single travelers, couples, business folks. There were families with kids staying there while I was there as well.