The Presidential Beijing

Our reservation could not be found by the hotel but they did their best to find us a room. The replacement room was old and it smelt of smoke on the way. You could tell it wasn’t a usual reservation room because it was out of the way, a little mouldy and the shower didn’t work. The hotel is well placed near the subway (main city circle train) and busses.

Great value for price. Excelent location in Beijing.

Dåliga på engelska. O princip omöjligt att kommunicera

Hotell helt ok och stora fina rum. Stora problem vid in/utcheckning. Språkförbistring och vet ännu inte om det blivit rätt i kostnader. Mycket dåliga engelska kunskaper

We were part of a large group and the Presidential was our first destination. The room was lovely with twin beds. There was a console on the table between the beds and this controlled the lights and heating. We didn’t find that out on the first night, unfortunately. The atrium is amazing with full size palm trees best viewed from the glass fronted lift. We ate breakfast only at the hotel. It catered for western tastes well enough. Staff were lovely. Look out for the liveried doorman-a splendid sight.

Too hot, central heating could not shut off, 暖氣太熱，中央空調，無法控制

Clean and spacious

Dejligt ophold på et flot men lidt slidt hotel. God pris. Det ville betyde meget, hvis ersonalet kunne engelsk.

We stayed for 3 nights in room 606. The hotel is in a central location close to shops, bars and restaurants. Check in was quick and efficient and the lobby is very impressive. The hotel has several lifts so no waiting around. The room had comfortable twin beds, bedside cabinets with lights, a desk with a chair, plenty of clothes space, wardrobe, safe, tv with remote, tea and coffee with a kettle. Hairdryer in a drawer. Fridge and mini bar. A/C, Dressing gowns and slippers. 2 small bottles of water were provided each day. The room was very hot and the A/C did not kick in. We found out that it had been turned off as the seasons changed from summer to winter months. The curtain to the room would not close fully but this was rectified by the reception staff. The bathroom fittings are tired and it could do with a refurb. Having said that there were plenty of quality towels, power shower, bath, constant hot water and complimentary toiletries. Breakfast consists of a Western and Chinese style buffet. The selection was very good. On one morning we had to wait for cups, plates, some food items and coffee. Think a lot of people came to breakfast at the same time causing the shortages. We found most of the staff to be approachable, professional and welcoming. The door staff were always warm and friendly. The hotel was not as good as some we stayed in during our time in China. Even though there were some issues during our visit, I would not discount this as a place to stay.

On a Mercury Travel tour and were changed to this hotel as it was allegedly better than our original destination. The lobby was 4 star but the bedroom needed a complete refurb, wallpaper peeling and ill fitting doors. I don't mind rooms like this but when they pretend to be much better than they are it's annoying. The staff were pleasant but communication was difficult.