Dongzhuangzi Holidays from £919

Interesting experience to stay in an authentic Beijing neighborhood.

The accommodation is not exactly what it looks like the photos. It was difficult to find in a back street car park. The room was very dusty and there was rubbish around the bed when we arrived. The airport shuttle advertised doesn’t exist so bear this in mind. The breakfast that is included was bread and egg. No fresh fruit and yogurt like you’d expect. Both mornings we stayed there were staff knocking on the door before 8am to check if we wanted breakfast. The second morning a lady let herself in to my room at 7:10am frightening my children. I think this was the cleaner after speaking to reception staff. The reception staff were very difficult to speak to. Fortunately we only slept without spending long periods of time here as it’s not what I was expecting. On the plus side the boss took my family to the train station after raising the issue of no free airport shuttle as advertised.

The only negative comments are for the food. We had burgers at the grill they were very mediocre. Lobster mac n cheese tasteless. Breakfast was not at MO standard but ok overall. Dinner on the terrace was very good quality and taste. So the big letdown was the grill. Everything else about this hotel is awesome!!!

Very good position in the city, close to almost everything.