Guoshuai Hotel (Beijing Tiananmen Square Qianmen Branch)

The hotel was in the center of city. 100m from Forbidden City.

The location is great because it's like 1min walk from the Tiananmen Square. Easy access to the Forbidden Temple and subway just a short walk away that provides access to the rest of the city, airport and train station(if travelling from another city). Bus pick up to the Great Wall is 1 minute walk and highly recommend using a translate app to communicate find the right tour guides because there are so many tour groups happening every day in Beijing. Check in was ok - communication was via Translate app. They asked to check all my luggage which was a first but I guess that's a reflection of the security/police presence in this area of Beijing. There are no elevators at this hotel - I repeat there are no elevators. The room was ok and although I opted for one with a view - the view was looking at rooftops of the local shops and restaurants so nothing spectacular. I paid half for a room in Shanghai by the Bund and it was the same. I paid the same in Qingdao and the view was the City Lights at night and Seaview sunrise in the morning. The shower had no hot water even after running the water for a long time. I was told power off between 11pm-6am You might be asked by staff to check your room key if you go out. You can't escape the smell of cigarette smoke especially in the bathroom even though there is a no smoking policy. I'm glad I stayed alone because I wouldn't take my kids or a friend there.

Great receptionist, clean rooms, well located, perfect spot!

It’s great time to stay this hotel