Its very difficult to know how to rate this hotel, by strict western standards its probably just about three star, but by Chinese standards its at least a four star. On the plus side, a lot of the staff can speak english and are very helpful, particularly the bell staff, who will help you get around town, and get you... More

The Dong Fang is a Westernised hotel of the sort you would find in large European city. Its staff are helpful and pleasant. The exchange rate for cash matches banks but with no fee! It also has a couple of ATMs. The rooms we had were clean and comfortable. The breakfasts provided a wide variety of both western and oriental... More

Rooms are decent, great buffet breakfast with Western options. The tourist map from the counter for 8 yuan (apprx €1) was super handy. Most of the staff speaks reasonable English and they are very helpful. I had purchased a Chinese SIM card but couldn't figure out how to get it working; a couple of girls sorted the issue out and... More

Hotel shop is well stocked but on first day in china paid 80 ruan c 8gbp for tourist map. Blame jet lag and lack of preparation. Hotel is 15min walk from main shopping area. Exchange rate on cash was better than bank or airport. Room was fine. European options available at breakfast.

We stayed here for 4 nights (3-7 Apr 2013). Eclectic decor and colourful history. Probably 3 Star in Australian terms. We were very happy here. Found a local cafe to eat and lots of little hole in the wall general stores to buy water and supplies. The buffet breakfast was very good - huge choices of Western and Asian. Beds... More

I only stated here overnight, but of all the hotels I stayed in within China, this was one of the best. The food for breakfast was great, excellent choice of eastern and western cuisines, the beds though we're rock solid, but that certainly seemed to be the norm for all of China. Is it as good as a 4 star... More

Was in Beijijng during the 18th People's Congress (2012) and was hard-pressed to find a hotel in this neighbourhood. But the front staff were friendly and helpful and I got the last room in the place. First, they offered a room in the "celebrities" wing but it stank of smoke. After reading reviews here I then pressed for a non-smoking... More

Hotel staff are friendly but hardly get any further information about the travel tips. Room condition is clean and neat. Room is facing housing area shop lot so is pretty quiet. Morning sunlight and shade of trees are another bonus for me. Overall am given 3.5 stars out of 5. Sightseeing/Attractions Tip: Located in between HePing and QianMen light train... More

We stayed 3 nights here at the beginning of our tour and one The beds in the first room we were in were like a slab of concrete and made it almost impossible to sleep even after the 10 hour flight from the Uk. I did leave a comment on the questionnaire in the room and when we returned for... More