18A Jianguomennei Street, Beijing, Beijing, 100005, China
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cybertraveler14
Reviews: 28
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Noisy with rude staff and small rooms
This hotel really let us down. We had trouble finding the entrance and ended up going through the attached mall and eventually through a small gift shop to get to the lobby. They are undergoing renovations, so the lobby is a complete mess with a temporary check-in center setup on tables. The noise from the construction was loud enough to shake some parts of the building!. We had a triple room and were given a room on the 6th floor which barely had enough room to move around in (couldn't even access the wardrobe, which was the only place for storage, or safe since a bed was in front of it), The room's windows overlooked the interior dining room on the 5th floor and was very noisy. While the beds were very comfortable and the room was in decent condition, the air conditioner didn't work--it pretty much just blew out room temperature air, so the room was very stuffy. We complained and asked for a different room, but were told that we had to pay 200 CNY a night extra to get upgraded to a better room. Staff were very rude and indifferent. There are definitely places out there that offer more value for the money, I would recommend you stay elsewhere.
Unique Quality: Right by the metro and train station, so accessible
Opinion of Price: more expensive than average
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FranckyBrewster
Reviews: 5
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Great location - Great hotel
The location is perfect. You don’t need to leave your hotel to get to the tube station; you just go through the shopping centre next door... really handy when it is raining. The subway and the train station are just in front of the hotel (but you cannot hear a thing). The nearest stop is Beijing Zhan.
There are plenty of little restaurants around, so even in the middle of the night there is always something to eat.
The hotel in itself is very clean, staff are helpful and their English is good enough (a million times better than my Chinese).
When I arrived they wanted to give me a room on level 5, but I have learned on www.tripadvisor.com that level 5 is quite noisy because there is a restaurant... so I have asked to be moved to another floor (before they gave me the key) and they have upgraded me to level 8.
The room was great! It was big, very clean, not smelly at all, tastefully decorated, the bed was comfortable. The bathroom was big enough and really nice. There is a safe, an ironing board, an alarm clock, a pair of bathrobes, sleepers, a big plasma TV on the wall, an armchair with footrest. What else, you cannot hear your neighbors at all, and the aircon is not noisy.
I would definitely recommend this hotel to all kind of travelers!
Opinion of Price: about average
Related to: Arts and Culture, Romantic Travel and Honeymoons, Business Travel
Confucius
Reviews: 336
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HoJo Hotel in Chinese is "Bao Chen Fan Dian"
Here's a hotel located inside an upscale shopping mall that is also right by Beijing's main train station. It's convenient for transportation by subway as well. The rooms are comfortable and clean. The breakfast buffet is very good. (Grab a handful of those imported Austrian jams for your train ride!) I had a friend in Beijing drop off a package at the hotel and the front desk did not notify me. It was not until my friend called late at night that I learned the package was still downstairs and so I criticized the hotel staff for not even leaving a note that a package for me had arrived. The public telephone in the hotel lobby has a small round speaker on the ceiling directly above it which blares loud "lobby music" over your attempts at telecommunication. I informed the management that this speaker should be removed or disconnected. Despite those two complaints, I have no problem recommending this hotel to tourists seeking a centrally located base from which to explore Beijing.
Unique Quality: The hotel has a tennis court that appears to be in good condition. The hotel's bakery has a "buy one, get one free" discount in the late afternoon.
There is a "Mondo Gelato" shop located on the second floor of Henderson Center shopping mall and another larger branch is located by the Starbucks across the street. (You must have mango sorbetto as a last taste of civilization before taking the train into the countryside.) Also across the street in the basement is a "Park N' Shop" Hong Kong style supermarket.
HSBC bank account holders will be pleased to know that one of Beijing's two HSBC ATM's is just a short walk away at Jianguomen outside the COFCO Center. (The other HSBC ATM is at Wangfujing's Oriental Plaza.)
Opinion of Price: about average
Related to: Business Travel, Trains
Howard Johnson Paragon Hotel Photo: I like any hotel that has its own tennis court!
yiyehhu
Reviews: 2
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Great Hotel, Great Location
Highly recommended.
Located in the same complex as Henderson Shopping Mall. The room is nice and clean although not that spacious Mine is on 9th floor. Not noisy eventhough opposite Beijing Railway Station Shower room is separated by a glass wall so if you want your partner to see you shower, just open the blinds :) Broadband access in room, network cable provided in the drawer.
Near to some tourist attractions. 5 to 10mins walk to Wangfujin and Tianamen Square. 2mins walk to Ancient Observatory. If you are not into walking, then use the subway. very convenience as you can access to Beijing Railway Subway station from Henderson Shopping Mall.
Buffet Breakfast. If you are staying more than a day, not recommended to opt for the room with breakfast. The breakfast is ok, just that they did not change the menu. Immagine, having same type of breakfast for 5 days.
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szabolcs
Reviews: 181
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PARAGON HOTEL**** (BaoChen...
PARAGON HOTEL**** (BaoChen FanDian)
It is one of the newest hotels in Beijing (it was completed in 1998). Built by Americans it is a hotel offering very high-level services and great comfort. This is where I always stay when I'm in Beijing.
Unique Quality: Just beside the hotel is the Henderson Centre. This is a quite elegant shopping centre with an American-style entertainment area. On the lowest floor is the Henderson Supermarket where you can get a very wide range of products, including many Western imports. The Henderson Centre also has a huge tower that can be recognised very easily so if you go for a walk and somehow get lost in the chaotic traffic and the busy streets you can easily find your way back to the hotel by spotting the Henderson Tower.
Stayed at the Hojo Paragon en route to Hainan. The location is superb with the underground situated next door. The main tourist street, Wangfujing Street is about a 20 minute walk and this is where you will find the street markets etc. The hotel is itself okay and good value for money if only staying for a few days. The rooms were clean and the staff do their best to please. Try and get a room on the 10th floor because these are very modern and very comfortable. Situated adjacent to Beijing Railway Station which must be one of the busiest I have ever seen. If flying in to Beijing please ensure you have the "chinese" address of the hotel written down. The taxi drivers dont appear to have the knowledge of the city.
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re: Howard Johnson Paragon Hotel - Beijing
by firstchild
Hi
I will be staying in Beijing from Oct 28-Nov.1. I'm looking for some ok hotel, price <75 usd. Anyone have experience with or know about the Howard Johnson Paragon Hotel?
The hotel address is No 18A Jianguomen Nei Avenue, Beijing 100005, Beijing, ** 100005. Is this a good location, like accessible to a subway station, or at close somewhat close to city centre?
Other hotel recommendations are welcome
Thanks
Patrick
Re: re: Howard Johnson Paragon Hotel - Beijing
by honestjohn
the Hotel has a very good location, 4 star, near the subway and beijing railway station. in chinese it called Bao Chen Fan Dian
Re: Re: re: Howard Johnson Paragon Hotel - Beijing
Just beside the hotel is the Henderson Centre. This is a quite elegant shopping centre with an American-style entertainment area. On the lowest floor is the Henderson Supermarket where you can get a very wide range of products, including many Western imports. The Henderson Centre also has a huge tower that can be recognised very easily so if you go for a walk and somehow get lost in the chaotic traffic and the busy streets you can easily find your way back to the hotel by spotting the Henderson Tower.
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