Yanqi Hotel, managed by Kempinski

This was a wonderful stay, starting with the warm and attentive guidance and service from Yanqi Hotel's butler, Shirley. The hotel's unique garden environment is a rare and private luxury in Beijing. Another highlight was the spacious and spotless room, with captivating lakeside views from outside the suite. Strolling through the grounds, you can see the harmonious coexistence of nature and culture everywhere. At the end of our trip, butler Shirley was already waiting in the lobby, and the concierge rushed over from afar to help with our luggage. Smiles, greenery, tranquility, comfort, stunning views, and personalized service are the keywords that come to mind for this hotel. One even deeper impression I have is that every staff member I interacted with or observed, genuinely loved their hotel. Even the servers in the breakfast restaurant could enthusiastically tell guests all about the hotel, as if recounting their own treasured possessions. It was clear this wasn't just trained rhetoric, but a genuine joy and pride from the heart.

The hotel has a beautiful environment and is well-equipped. The service was warm and thoughtful. Special thanks to Duty Manager Li for his kindness.

The hotel facilities are excellent and the environment is pleasant. The service is attentive, and June and Xiao Liu provided great service.

The exterior environment is quite nice, but I feel the hotel's interior maintenance is a bit lacking, especially the kids' play area. The protective measures are damaged, and there are exposed wooden structures, posing a significant safety hazard. The food quality at the Chinese restaurant is decent, but the prices are a bit high. As for the Western restaurant, it certainly doesn't justify its price; dinner was very disappointing. Many hot dishes were lukewarm or even cold, particularly the lamb skewers. To visit the pagoda and its surroundings, you need to book and pay at the front desk, but we weren't informed about this during check-in, which really impacted the experience. Bicycle rental within the park is 150, and electric scooter rental is 200, but the actual activity area is quite small. This place is only suitable for business events or consultations, not for family trips. Families with children should definitely avoid it.

The hotel's customer service was excellent. They called me a day in advance to ask if there were any elderly or children in my group, and prepared everything according to our needs. I booked two rooms for my family (including seniors), and the customer service proactively reserved adjoining rooms for us. Housekeeping even helped us open the connecting door between the two rooms. The service was incredibly thoughtful! The rooms faced Yanqi Lake, offering beautiful views.

I stayed at the Yanqi Hotel for the last two days of the May Day holiday. I thought there would be fewer people as the holiday was winding down, but even at this price, the hotel was still fully booked. The hotel is divided into a main building and a villa area. The main building isn't large, only three stories, which makes getting around more convenient. The villa area is quiet and secluded, offering more privacy. It's managed by the Kempinski Group, just like the Sunrise Kempinski. If you're staying at Sunrise Kempinski, you can register your car plate to access the island. If you just want to explore Yanqi Island, booking afternoon tea also grants you access. While hiking from the P5 parking lot of the Xishan Trail, I kept looking at the Yanqi Pagoda and the lawn on the island. After visiting in person, I found the scenery was indeed as beautiful as the pictures. However, staying here solely for the view isn't very cost-effective, as a room in the main building for 3000-4000 RMB a night is quite high. Overall, I didn't experience the level of service expected from a five-star hotel, likely due to the large holiday crowds. The food was even more disappointing. Both breakfast and the dinner buffet didn't live up to five-star standards, leading to a very poor experience.

The hotel environment is fantastic, and the garden landscaping is particularly outstanding, perfect for a weekend getaway. The dining is excellent, especially the buffet with its wide variety and good taste. The service is warm and attentive. The pool is also great; my child had a blast. The night view is even more beautiful, with a musical fountain around 8 PM. It would be perfect if they could add a shuttle service from the hotel to entrances 2 and 3 of the Xishan Plank Road later on, so we wouldn't have to drive ourselves.

My partner and I spontaneously decided to have a staycation in Huairou, and we had an incredibly rejuvenating three-day trip on Yanqi Island! The hotel upgraded our room, which was over 60 square meters and elegantly designed. The TV screen was a bit small, but luckily, there was a great selection of movies. Since we stayed on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday, there were very few people around. We often had the pool, gym, and sauna all to ourselves. The 25-meter long, 1.2-1.5-meter deep pool was kept at a comfortable 27 degrees Celsius, and there was also a hot tub. The showers had multiple jets spraying at once, which was a nice touch. The gym equipment was comprehensive. The environment is truly beautiful. We saw flocks of wild ducks, enjoyed leisurely walks among the flowers, and had picnics (as shown in the pictures). Bicycles and electric scooters were also available for rent by scanning a QR code. The breakfast buffet was good; the only minor disappointment was the lack of fresh juices, but otherwise, the variety of Chinese and Western options was excellent. They had made-to-order eggs and noodles. The food tasted great, and we could easily eat our fill. The lunch buffet, priced at 258 RMB, featured local Huairou specialties like iron pot fish stew, as well as a wide range of desserts and ice cream. The hotel pretty much met all our requests during our stay, and when a minor issue arose with the room facilities, a staff member quickly came to fix it. We also visited the nearby Hongluo Temple and Qinglong Gorge – highly recommended!