Beijing Double Happiness Hotel

Everything! Breakfast was very good

I loved everything!

The breakfast was typical of Chinese hotels - a combination of Chinese breakfast dishes, American breakfast dishes and European breakfast dishes. Because this is a small hotel the offerings were not as lavish as at some places, but there were still plenty of choices and the quality of the dishes was excellent. The location was close to the Forbidden City and was in a hutong (small street) so was closer to how Beijing residents lived in the old days. The hotel is a converted mansion and has very attractive but smallish rooms and an excellent courtyard. Bathrooms are modern, Western style and exceptionally clean. The price of the rooms was very low compared to other Forbidden City hotels, and the price for the food was very low as well. The quality of the food I ordered at the restaurant was excellent (n.b. I ordered only Chinese food, so can't comment on the quality of the Western dishes they offer). The most outstanding feature of the hotel was the staff which was uniformly warm, friendly and helpful. They made me feel more than welcome. I am handicapped (I can walk moderate distances with a cane, but need a wheelchair for longer distances), and needed some assistance, and the staff could not have been more helpful. Handicapped travelers should note that there are a few small stairs at the entrance of the hotel and no ramp. If you are able to negotiate the entrance there are rooms available on the first floor, so no other steps are necessary. Aisles may be a bit narrow for some wheelchairs - check with the staff before you book. If there's a way to help make things work for a disabled traveler, the staff will do it.

Nothing. It was fantastic.

Beautiful example of Ancient Chinese construction. Antiques are everywhere. The Central court rooms are examples of Ancient Chinese Honeymoon Suites. The location is walking distance to City Center and the Forbidden City and the National Museum.

In the old part of Beijing. Very authentic, comfortable and quiet

1. We had taken a family room which was well decorated and very clean 2. The breakfast had good spread; both Chinese and Continental. 3. We could rent the bicycle for free. I had a amazing time cycling around - from hotel to bell tower / drum tower 4. There was a XBOX at the first floor above the bar. My son had a good time ( very brief) there 5. This place is close to Dongsi metro station- about 5-7 minutes walk from Exit B 6. Finally, the staff was very friendly. Front desk staff speak good English. The staff also helped dry our clothes ( with no extra charge)

1. The approach road is narrow. This is typical of all Hutong area I am told. 2. The breakfast menu was same for both the days we stayed 3. The room was relatively smaller in size.

Loved the facility- so peaceful and great location ! Staff very helpful