Five Unusually Accommodating Beijing Hotel Features!
Five Unusually Accommodating Beijing Hotel Features!
If you’ve spent much time shopping and researching services on the internet, you’ve probably discovered that the reality doesn’t always match up to the shiny advertisements and pretty words promoted on websites! The ever-increasing popularity of review sites, and the almost cult status of places like TripAdvisor for people looking for real and unbiased advice about which products, services and Beijing hotels to choose, is a testament to the difficulty of deciphering marketing speak and translating it to reality. One surefire way to know that you have a fantastic Beijing boutique hotel is to check their features, as well as checking the reviews. Today we look at some of the features that really set a Beijing hotel apart from all the others, as well as a quick rundown of those that are simply expected.
Unique Design
If you’re happy to feel that you’re in a generic room that could be just around the corner from your own bedroom, go for a big-brand name hotel with beige carpets, stainless steel fittings and white sheets. One of the features that marks a true Beijing boutique hotel is a little attention paid to uniqueness (not just newness and comfort) in the room design. This will mean much more to you than just pretty surroundings for the length of your Beijing accommodation stay … it means that the owners take a little pride in their Beijing hotel offering, and look to set themselves apart in other ways too!
Free Wifi Access
While free wifi access is standard in many parts of the world, in China it is not. Some of the leading Beijing luxury boutique hotels offer free wifi access – if you’re after both of the above features, check first at Hotel G in the Sanlitun district of Beijing. This designer Beijing hotel is a fantastic mix of art and technology, and offers an architect-designed atmosphere, neon windows, delicious fabrics as well as comfort essentials like free Wifi!
Soft Beds
Grab an unbiased opinion on how soft the beds are before booking at any Beijing hotel! Hard beds are the norm in China, and backaches do not make for happy tourism days. You can trust that many of the top-reviewed hotels in Beijing, such as Hotel G, the Fairmont Hotel and Courtyard 7, will have soft beds.
Techie Additions
One of the things that you’ll miss most on holiday is access to all your usual gadgets that make life easier. Look for a Beijing hotel that offers little tech-oriented extras to be impressed with your stay – Hotel G has iMacs available for guest use on the desks, iPod docking stations in the room, free Nespresso coffee machines and Nintendo Wiis available for guests on request.
In-Room Goodies
If you’ve become a little sick of being thrilled to find an ultra-low Bejing hotel room price, only to discover when you get there that even basic amenities like water bottles and snacks cost six times what they would in a shop, look for Beijing hotels that provide in-room ‘goodies’. These will vary from hotel to hotel, but bottled water, free fruit and daily newspapers like those available at Courtyard 7 should be standard.
Hotel G Beijing is the first of an exclusive beijing boutique hotel brand launched by Hong Kong-based real estate private equity management firm Gaw Capital and a model to be rolled out in selected cities of Asia.