This time, I came to Dongcheng, Beijing to handle a long-term project and stayed at Beijing Hepingli Hotel for five consecutive days. Originally, I only saw it as a convenient transitional stop, but unexpectedly, the accommodation experience from beginning to end exceeded expectations. As an old state-owned hotel under the First Travel Group that has been deeply rooted in Hepingli for decades, it does not have the fancy gimmicks of internet famous hotels, but incorporates the four words "down-to-earth and comfortable" into every detail.
As soon as I entered the lobby, I felt the stable texture of an old hotel. The marble floor was polished and shiny, without any dust accumulation. The air was filled with a faint and refreshing fragrance, completely devoid of the stuffy and trendy taste commonly seen in old hotels. The process of checking in at the front desk is smooth and efficient. After verifying the information, the staff took the initiative to upgrade the high-rise room that is not facing the street. They specifically reminded me that this floor is far away from the elevator machine room and will be particularly quiet for rest at night.
The 32 square meter business king room I stayed in was spacious and bright, without the cramped feeling of many hotels in the same price range. The partial renovation, which was just completed in 2023, maintained the facilities in a particularly new condition, with no signs of old or damaged equipment found. The most surprising thing is the configuration of the bedding. The hotel uses a customized zero pressure mattress from Dream Lily, paired with high support and high-density cotton satin bedding. The softness and hardness are just enough to stably support the shoulders, neck, and waist. I change the plan to the computer until late at night every day, and when I lie in bed, my muscles that have been tight all day can quickly relax. The sound insulation of the whole house is exceptionally excellent, even if it is the main road of Hepingli North Street downstairs. After closing the double-layer soundproof windows, the room is so quiet that you can hardly hear the sound of traffic from the outside. Even the footsteps in the corridor are filtered out cleanly. Even if you stay up until 2 am, you can sleep soundly the next day.
The details in the room are full of thoughtfulness. In response to the dry climate in Beijing, the hotel has equipped each room with a large capacity cold mist humidifier in advance. Unlike many small humidifiers, which spray the desktop wet, it can keep the room humidity stable in the most comfortable range even after a whole night. As someone from the south, I stayed for five days without experiencing the problems of nosebleeds, dry throat, and itching that I often encounter when staying in hotels in Beijing in previous years. The independent wet dry separation bathroom uses Kohler's complete set of bathroom facilities. The hot water output speed is particularly fast, and the faucet can produce constant temperature hot water in just a few seconds. After washing with natural herbal toiletries, the skin will not feel tight or dry at all. The leisure soft bag sofa by the window is spacious and thick. After finishing work, leaning on it, you can see the continuous green trees of Ditan Park in the distance. At sunset in the evening, warm golden sunlight pours in through the window, and the fatigue of the whole day is dispelled.
There are no shortcomings in the supporting experience. Sunshine Cafe has a wide range of breakfast items, from authentic old Beijing Jiaoquan fermented sour milk made from ground mung bean wow gold, freshly cooked duck blood vermicelli soup, to western style baking and fresh juice, taking into account the tastes of both the north and the south, and even eating for five days will not feel tired. The hotel complex comes with over 200 free parking spaces and 24-hour security patrols. Even if I return to the hotel late at night, walking in the courtyard feels particularly reassuring.
The biggest feeling after staying for five days is that the accommodation experience at this old hotel is completely 'error free and secure'. There is no extra premium for Beijing Hepingli Hotel, and all facilities and services are tailored to meet the real needs of guests. Whether you are coming to Beijing for business or short trips, if you want to find a comfortable and secure place to stay, this is a reliable choice.Show more