Bummers:
The staff speaks NO english, except for ONE person, who works the night shift.
Questionable cleanliness, maids use dirty rags and some rooms have bugs
No pool, or gym, despite what the website says. (Just a sign for a pool that was painted over)
Much of the hotel (and city of Beijing) is "Under construction for 'Olymplic Purposes' "
Limited Internet
Use caution when booking tours in the downstairs office, make sure you get a round trip shuttle
Only one or two english tv stations
Bonus:
EXCELLENT location- closest hotel to the sights.
Great breakfast
Limited internet, which can be a good thing
Very quiet
Mini fridge and tea maker in room
Only one or two english tv stations
"Bran Band Internet"
Spa that offers a "little extra, for a little extra"
Free Charades game at the front desk
Excellent location, 5 min walk to Tiananmen square
Great breakfast
Free communist propaganda news daily (almost) every morning
