Hot Springs Hotels in Beijing

Pros: 1. The hotel is nestled halfway up the mountain, offering fresh air and truly beautiful surroundings. It's a peaceful escape from the city's hustle and bustle, and the hotel's decor and maintenance are quite good. Our butler, Bella, was incredibly meticulous and thoughtful, taking care of every little detail. She met all our needs, making our stay exceptionally comfortable. 2. There's a wide array of facilities and activities, including a mountainside hot spring, indoor pool, Hatha yoga, singing bowl therapy, a gym, and a kids' club. It's perfect for families, and the kids' club is large and newly renovated – it just reopened in May. It's definitely more fun than the kids' clubs at other hotels I've visited. Plus, children aged 4 and up can be supervised for free, which made my little one super happy! 3. The room key card came with a park map, showing hiking trails. There's an easy 5-kilometer mountain boardwalk, perfect for families, where you can visit the Eight Planets viewing platforms. 4. The breakfast was impressive! They had steaks, lamb chops, and a rich variety of both Chinese and Western dishes. However, the cured meats were generally a bit too salty. Cons: 1. For a 5-star hotel, there was no safe in the room. 2. While there's an abundance of kids' activities, most of them come with a fee. 3. Since the kids' club was newly renovated, the smell was quite strong, making my eyes and throat uncomfortable. Overall, we were still very satisfied. I imagine it would be even more atmospheric to visit in winter for the hot springs, though I expect it would be extremely crowded.

The hotel's size and room spaciousness would be perfectly acceptable for a five-star hotel. The receptionist at check-in was friendly and clearly an experienced staff member. However, the details fall far short of what you'd expect from a five-star establishment. At 1439 RMB, the value for money is extremely poor. There were obvious sticky marks on the bedside table, and the room didn't even have simple coffee, let alone a mini-bar – the fridge was just wasting electricity. The tea bags looked worse than those you'd find in a budget hotel. The toilet paper was incredibly thin, the toilet wasn't smart, and the carpet looked faded. The floor tiles right inside the bathroom door were loose, creaking with every step I took. What I found most outrageous were the slippers; they were such poor quality that they started falling apart after just a few hours of wear, and the soles were so thin it felt like walking barefoot. They've really cut corners too much here; I've never encountered anything like it. The breakfast dishes were unremarkable and very ordinary. Overall, I've never stayed at a five-star hotel with such a bad experience.

The hotel boasts an excellent location, with the subway station just a short walk away, making transportation incredibly convenient. The rooms are clean, tidy, and quiet, and the pillows and bed are incredibly comfortable, ensuring a great night's sleep. Being in the same building as the hot springs, it offers a complete range of dining, entertainment, and recreational facilities. There are plenty of activities to pass the time, like Werewolf, go-karts, and billiards, which the kids particularly enjoyed. The front desk staff were prompt and helpful. Overall, it's a fantastic spot for a relaxing getaway.

The hotel is located all the way at the end of Gubei Water Town, but they provide a free 24/7 shuttle service that can drop guests off at their desired destinations within the town. If the shuttle is not readily available, there is a hotline you can call and a driver will come to pick you up, which is extremely convenient. The hotel is also just a five-minute walk from the entrance to the Great Wall. As hotel guests staying overnight, we received discounted tickets to access the Great Wall, which was a nice bonus. Another highlight is that this hotel is one of only three hotels in the area that offer complimentary access to the hot springs. On our first night, we visited another hotel’s hot spring and were provided with free admission tickets. On the second night, we enjoyed complimentary access to the hot spring at our own hotel. The outdoor hot spring overlooking the Great Wall was a truly memorable experience. The room was clean and comfortable, and the overall setting was pleasant. The only downside was that the lobby toilets were squat toilets. We would have preferred Western-style toilets for added comfort. Luckily, the room toilet was a western style toilet. We did a night visit to the Great Wall and came down around 8.30pm. Unfortunately, the dinner service around the hotel area has ended and we could only visit the main town to get dinner. Overall, the convenient shuttle service, Great Wall access, and complimentary hot springs made for a very enjoyable stay.

Pros: 1. The hotel is conveniently located near the entrance to Simatai Great Wall. It's easy to access the Wall for hiking, and you can also enjoy views of it from the second floor of the room. The Wall is visible in the distance from the window, making it a secluded retreat away from the hustle and bustle. 2. The hotel offers excellent service. Housekeeping is prompt, and the staff are attentive and welcoming. 3. The duplex suite A is very spacious, perfect for families with elderly members and children. Kids, especially, will love rolling and crawling on the tatami mat. 4. Slippers and bath towels are replaced daily, and complimentary fruit is provided every day. 5. After checking out, I left my headphones in the room. The hotel proactively contacted me and arranged for them to be couriered to me, which I truly appreciate. Cons: 1. The room is very inconvenient for elderly guests with mobility issues. The main bed is on the second floor, making it difficult for them to go up and down. The first floor has a tatami mat, which makes it hard for elderly guests to get up and lie down. If they need to get up at night, they would definitely need assistance. 2. While the room is large, whether the Japanese wabi-sabi style truly suits Chinese guests, especially for a hotel charging 5,000 yuan per night, is a question that needs consideration. The wabi-sabi aesthetic often translates to very sparse furnishings: no comfortable sofas, no bedside tables, no bedside lamps, and certainly no central control panel for all lights and appliances. The tatami mat essentially means sleeping on the floor with a low table, making it very inconvenient and challenging to get up, sit down, or place and retrieve items, which clashes with Chinese living habits. 3. The private hot spring bath in the room only has one switch for hot water, making it impossible to adjust the temperature. Its size is also awkward; it's fine for one person, but feels cramped for two. For a room type designed for six people, such a small bath is quite inconvenient. Furthermore, the inner wall of the bath is made of solid wood, raising concerns about hygiene. 4. The smart toilet was broken and remained unrepaired even after reporting it. 5. The two bedrooms on the second floor, designed to accommodate at least four people, share a single small bathroom, which is a very impractical design. Additionally, the entire Gubei Water Town is not suitable for elderly visitors with mobility issues, especially those in wheelchairs. The flagstone paths are very uneven, and there are many steps, which would make a wheelchair ride extremely bumpy and uncomfortable.

The hotel's location is excellent, right opposite the World Horticultural Exposition. The front desk staff, especially Kongkong, were gentle and thoughtful, making us feel right at home. The hotel facilities are also good; the room was spacious, and the balcony offered expansive views, giving a true vacation feel. There are plenty of parent-child activities too, like hot springs, a playground, and fireflies – our kids had a blast. We'd definitely come back if we have the chance.

A perfect experience, truly living up to its renowned reputation as 'The Commune'! The design is absolutely stunning, and as the filming location for 'Love in the Buff,' it's incredibly photogenic. Both the public areas and the rooms are picture-perfect. The windows offer breathtaking mountain views, especially healing at sunset. Waking up naturally to sunshine and birdsong each day, completely escaping the city's hustle and bustle, I truly embraced a slow-paced life of eating, strolling, and taking photos. After three days, my mind and body feel completely refreshed. I'm already looking forward to my second visit. I also want to give a special shout-out to Alvin at the front desk. His service was warm, attentive, and he handled everything seamlessly. Highly recommended!

Facilities: The kids' playground was a bit disappointing. One slide was under maintenance, and there was no trampoline, just building blocks and such – not much to play with. It was worse than what I expected from a family-friendly hotel's children's facilities. The pool was great and clean. The hot spring pools were also a lot of fun. However, the outdoor area only opens at 10:30 AM and the slides close around 5 PM. In Beijing's summer, it's impossible to play when it's at its hottest; you'd get roasted. And it closes before it even gets dark. It's a bit of a shame that we couldn't fully enjoy the outdoor slide pool. Cleanliness: Clean. Service: Very good and enthusiastic. Kevin, our butler, helped us solve all sorts of problems throughout our stay. Many thanks to him. Environment: Right next to Wanda Plaza, so no worries about food and drinks. It was very convenient. The hotel lobby bar was also good, with decent standards.

The room is very spacious, and the bathroom area is quite large, perfect for a family. There's plenty of room for dining and playing together. The height of the chairs and tables is a bit mismatched; you sink in quite a bit when you sit down. The bunk beds were a hit with the kids. Plus, there's a private indoor hot spring in the room, which is free and quite nice. The hotel breakfast is pretty average, with the variety and taste on par with a 3-star hotel in the city center. The hot spring is connected to the hotel, and you can re-enter until noon the next day by registering your room number. However, you do need to exchange your entry wristband.

The hotel's location is absolutely fantastic! You can reach the foot of the Great Wall in just two minutes. The room was super clean, and the bed was incredibly comfortable. My in-laws, who were traveling with me, loved just relaxing in the armchair by the window, breathing in the fresh air, so much so that they said there was no need to even climb the Great Wall – just staying at the hotel was a treat in itself. There's also an adorable tabby cat at the hotel that loves getting belly rubs. Dining was convenient too; Yanxi Fishing Village is right in the courtyard, and the food portions were generous. After we came back from the Great Wall, we rested at the hotel, and the staff even thoughtfully brought us afternoon tea. It was such a warm gesture and really helped to wash away the fatigue from climbing the Wall. The scenery at Mutianyu is just beautiful! We'll definitely be back, and when we return, we'll stay here again and come to pet your cat once more!