Guest User
September 21, 2024
I had the absolute pleasure of staying at the M Hotel Meriton in Beijing both at the beginning and end of my 10-day visit to China. The courtyard hotel was incredibly adorable, updated, and well-kept. The interiors of both rooms I stayed in were beautifully appointed and classy, the bathrooms modern and in outstanding working order, and every space -- from the floors to the counter tops to the bathrooms and beddings -- clean and hygienic. I loved that it was a small hotel -- indeed not a monstrously huge highrise--along one of Beijing's historic hutongs. It was quiet at night and my sleep on the comfortable beds with the luxurious sheets was very restful. I was also amazed at the thickness of the bathroom towels, nothing thin or threadbare. I enjoyed my early morning coffee (bought at the Seven/Eleven across the boulevard) in the ground level garden (there were at least three outdoor areas with gorgeous foliage and decor). And the cats! They added so much warmth to my stay, one of them keeping me company when I was in the garden, another perpetually lounging in the lobby.
Small restaurants lined the busy street around the corner from the hotel and there were large coffee houses that any western traveler would find familiar. I especially liked Le Maison de Xiong for the friendliness of the staff, ambience, and the delicious passion fruit/green tea drink and scone.
The service at the hotel was pretty wonderful, everyone at the desk warm and eager to help. The housekeeping staff was also friendly, and when I had trouble figuring out the washer/dryer, one of the staff did her hardest to get it working properly, which I deeply appreciated. I docked one point from the quality of the service only because it was difficult to communicate because I speak no Mandarin and staff spoke no English so I couldn't make inquiries about places to visit and how to get around the city. It was no one's fault but it would've added a bit more convenience and help for me.
I honestly can't say enough good things about the M Hotel Meriton. For me, it was nearly perfect in every way. My thanks to the hotel staff as well as the owner for having created such a perfect and lovely place for my first-time visit to China.