Madison Hotel Beijing Olympic Sports Center Bird's Nest

at checkin I asked for a free upgrade (like I always do, because you never know unless you ask), but nobody could speak even a little English, so the staff didn't understand me. when I came into the room, it was one without windows. first I didn't care much, but it was unbearable warm (28 degrees) inside and even after 2 hours with AC on full power, it didn't get cooler. so I asked to change the room and double checked on my booking, turned out I in fact got downgraded at checkin. I did get a new room with window, but same problem with heat over there, AC not working at all (picture taken in the morning after whole night set to 18 degrees), although the window helped a little. outside it was around 20 degrees in daytime and 10 in the nighttime, but the window was just too small to exchange enough air with outside, especially when the curtain is closed. I don't want to imagine the room temperature in summer, when you have outside temperatures of 35 degrees in the daytime and 25 in the night... for this price I didn't expect to get such a bad service and environment. other thoughts: very nice and modern design and very clean. the doors are not very soundproof, you can hear every voice loud and clear, when people talk in front of the door. the location is okay, you have a subway station "nearby" (10 minutes walk), but nothing really interesting in the direct neighbourhood. breakfast I didn't try, so I cannot say anything about it. gym is a joke and only good for taking a picture for your WeChat moments. all in all I'd say there are way better options in this price segment and I wouldn't come here again.

Good location as the train station was nearby and there are convient stores too! A small shopping mall nearby for essentials if needed. Hotel room was clean and neat, good for short stay. Toilet glass door is translucent so if traveling with friends might wanna take note. Able to see through others friends bathing.

Very clean, decent location, practical hotel, good value for money. No complains.

Room was great, staff very friendly and helpful. The only thing that bothered me was the hassle for getting access to WiFi, which required a local cell phone number. International travelers won’t have a local number when staying for a few days.

Don't think is 4 star hotel

Good environment and good service. The room is very clean and new, wish to live again