THE YARD HOTEL BEIJING, Tian'anmen Square

The staff were very helpful. Room was ok. More rustic style. Very central. Have to get there by foot!

The best thing about this hotel is its location. It's right in the heart of the lively and vibrant Qianmen Street, situated between two subway stations (one is a 5-minute walk away, the other about 7 minutes), and it's neighboring Tian'anmen and the Forbidden City. In the traditional hutongs, you can find food to suit every taste, as well as souvenirs and other shops. The hotel itself isn't new, but it's generally clean and pleasant. I didn't have to interact with the staff much, except for check-in, but that was quick and quite friendly, so the service was okay. The room itself was quite clean, but if you wanted to be picky, you could find something. There was a window in the room, but it was sealed shut and covered from the outside, so there was no way to air out the room, which I would have liked. The room was always stocked with bottled water, towel sets, slippers, shampoo (no conditioner), shower gel, body lotion, a toothbrush kit, a shaving kit, and a hairdryer. The shower and toilet worked fine, and there were no issues with the water. The biggest downside for me was the acoustics. I woke up several times in the morning with the feeling that someone was talking right in my room, even though it was actually in the hallway. You should be prepared for that. In summary: This is an excellent option for those looking for a budget hotel in the very heart of Beijing. Even the standard rooms have a vibe of traditional China. For a 3-star hotel at this price, it's a fantastic option. I hope your experience is no worse, and maybe even better, than mine.

Incredible service and staff, we had an issue with someone who had smoked near our room but the staff was able to move us to a different room. It solved our issue and they were very friendly for our whole stay.