The worst thing about this hotel brings out the best thing about this hotel. In a word, "location." It is located an unfortunate distance from the Back Lakes; it is too long to walk there and back, but too close to take a cab. The surrounding area was under heavy construction during my stay in November of 2004. Every cab ride we took ...

THE HOTEL GROUNDS ARE AMAZING. WITH OLD BAMBOO GARDENS AN FISH PONDS COVERING INSIDE COURTYARDS. IT IS THE PERFECT PLACE TO REST AND ENJOY TEA. THE BEIJING ZOO IS A CAB RIDE AWAY. THERE IS ALSO A GREAT BAR AT THE HOTEL WITH AN ATTENTIVE STAFF. IN THE EVENING TRAVELERS GATHER AND COMPARE ADVENTURES OF THEIR JOURNEY OVER BEER. THE ROOMS ARE ...