Super 8 Hotel (Beijing Chongwenmen Tongren Hospital)

I had a great stay. The location is fantastic, very close to Beijing Railway Station and the places I wanted to visit—only a 10-minute walk. There are plenty of shopping malls and local eateries nearby, making it extremely convenient. The front desk staff were very welcoming and even gave me a free room upgrade. Although the room isn't very big, it was spotless. I'll definitely choose to stay here again next time I visit Beijing. I just regret not taking any photos!

Great location, just about a hundred meters from Guorui, tucked inside a restaurant courtyard. The pros: very convenient for shopping, and it features a smart toilet. The cons: the room is extremely small—three steps from the door and you're already on the bed. You can hear the rushing sound of water every time people upstairs or downstairs flush the toilet, and the soundproofing is poor; you can clearly hear neighbors chatting and watching TV.

The room was clean and tidy, offering great value for money. The shower had excellent water pressure and flow. The location was convenient, with many affordable restaurants nearby, and there's a Mobike (or similar shared bicycle service) parking spot right outside the entrance.

I've been to Beijing for business or leisure at least 10 times. Before, my experience staying at hotels in Beijing, regardless of their star rating or price, was always pretty good, if not exactly 'home away from home'. But this time, the Super 8 Hotel Chongwenmen Hospital branch has truly set a new low... First off, the location is quite good. It's not far from the subway station and the core commercial area of Dongcheng. But that's pretty much its only advantage. As for the downsides, from the moment I stepped into the room, I noticed: 1. **Terrible Hygiene**: Right after checking in, I saw an 'unspeakable' body hair on the toilet lid. There were many small flying insects, specifically drain flies (moth flies), in the bathroom and on the room walls. These are small moths that carry various germs on their bodies, which can cause itching, redness, or allergies if they touch your skin. I killed five or six with tissue, but they kept appearing. What's even more ridiculous is that the body hair on the toilet lid was still there when I returned the next day – I have no idea how they clean! 2. **Awful Soundproofing**: Lying in bed at night, I could clearly hear the whispered conversations of the guests next door. You could tell they were trying to keep their voices down, but it was still incredibly clear. If any other room in the corridor closed their door even slightly loudly, you could pretty much forget about getting any decent sleep. 3. **Extremely Unreasonable Room Layout**: It's not just small; a small single room is understandable. But this was a completely illogical layout. When you stand in the shower, you can barely lift your arms when washing your hair – if you move them forward, they hit the showerhead, and if you move them back, your back hits the sink. I've stayed in small rooms before; when I traveled alone to Osaka, Kyoto, and Hong Kong, I always stayed in small single rooms. But even the most cramped hotel room in Japan would call this place 'master'. 4. **Curtains Don't Block Light at Night**: Most rooms here have 'corridor windows'. The problem is that after turning off the lights at night, if you like a completely dark environment, then you're in luck! You'll find light leaking from both the top and bottom of the inner window. I tried for a long time but couldn't completely block it. I just don't understand why the corridor lights have to be so bright in the middle of the night. 5. **Smart Toilet Seat Malfunctioning Occasionally**: The toilet would occasionally emit a 'beep-beep-beep' sound, but at irregular intervals. I contacted the front desk, and they said they'd send security up to take a look. But he didn't even come into the room; he asked a question from the doorway and just said, 'It's nothing,' then walked off. As a result, I was woken up again by the sharp beeping sound in the middle of the night and had to get up to unplug the toilet seat. 6. **Poor Service Awareness**: I saw reviews where some people got free room upgrades during check-in, but I didn't get that treatment. It wasn't summer vacation or a popular holiday, and there were plenty of empty rooms, but when I asked if I could upgrade, the answer was a blunt 'you have to pay more.' After staying one night, I found the room to be too small, so the next day, I proactively offered to pay more to upgrade the room type. But then something even more ridiculous happened: the price for a standard king room and a twin room displayed on the platform the next day was actually cheaper than the 'cage room' single room I had originally booked. Perhaps because of this, they were embarrassed to charge me the difference (or maybe they didn't know how much to charge), so they just lied through their teeth, saying there were no rooms available, that the platform display was inaccurate, that information wasn't synchronized, etc. Even though Ctrip showed rooms available that evening, they insisted there were no rooms and were unwilling to help me upgrade. Finally, they reluctantly upgraded me to a king room on the third day and still charged me the difference, which I paid to a personal WeChat收款码 (QR code for receiving payments), so I don't even know if it was officially collected by the hotel. There are many other small details I don't even want to recall. In summary, these three nights at Beijing Super 8 were the worst hotel experience I've had in many years. Of course, maybe it was just my bad luck. ╮(╯▽╰)╭

For this location and price, it's really great value. It's convenient for dining, shopping, and getting around. Having a window is a huge plus, and being on the street isn't an issue. I like that it's an older building with fewer people. The front desk service is good, and it's clean. Downsides: there are some minor stains on the walls that affect the aesthetics, and the shower water pressure is a bit low.

The room was really small, but the facilities were quite new, and the location was pretty good. The toilet was even fully automatic, haha! It's only suitable for one person. Overall, it was okay, but I wouldn't book a room with a window facing an internal corridor again; the lack of ventilation was uncomfortable.

There are plenty of dining options right downstairs from the hotel, including a 24-hour snack bar. Within a 200-meter walk, you'll find shopping centers like New World and Guorui. Transportation is super convenient: Metro Lines 2 and 5, and bus route 17 take you directly to all the attractions.

Choosing this hotel for my medical visit to Tongren Hospital was absolutely the right decision. The location is unbeatable, being so close to the hospital saved me a lot of hassle. The room was clean and fresh, with no strange odors, and the soundproofing was decent, ensuring a good night's sleep. The staff were friendly and responsive, and I was able to store my luggage. Downstairs, there are convenient restaurants and supermarkets, and Chongwenmen subway station offers easy access to all parts of the city. Overall, it felt very reassuring and comfortable. I'll definitely stay here again on my next trip to Beijing.

Clean and tidy, with convenient transportation and dining. The front desk staff were warm and friendly, and even helped upgrade my room. My first stay at Super 8 exceeded my expectations!