Holiday Inn Express Beijing Tongzhou

This time when visiting Beijing, I was quite surprised to find that rooms were in tight supply and prices were even higher than during the National Day holiday. I later found out it was because of some tour groups. I compared the Crowne Plaza and the Holiday Inn Express. Since the main reason for staying in Tongzhou was to buy the 1.5-day Universal Studios tickets and we'd be out most of the time, the latter offered much better value for money. This Holiday Inn is of the express type and relatively new. After operating for over half a year, most of the renovation smells have cleared out. The location is also quite clever, sitting right on top of a metro station. The commercial complex it's in is still leasing and under renovation, but a McDonald's looks like it'll open soon. Food delivery is available, and it's quite close to places like Tongzhou Wangfujing. The hotel gets quite a few Southeast Asian tour groups and guests heading to Universal Studios, and they offer a shuttle bus. However, we just took the metro for more freedom of movement. The breakfast room is in the lobby and has all the standard setups (though no yogurt), which is sufficient for a functional stay. The hotel's engineering staff were great, and I felt so bad for troubling them to fix a room issue late at night. When leaving the hotel, I asked for a bag to hold our umbrella and water, and the front desk actually gave us a laundry bag... To be honest, that bag isn't really suitable to carry around by hand. The hotel should consider providing some eco-friendly bags or paper bags, even with their logo on it. It was certainly the first time I've encountered this. Overall, as a non-resort hotel chosen for a Universal Studios trip, the value for money is spot on.

The front desk staff were all so lovely and the service was fantastic. The rooms are spacious and spotless. It's super convenient to get to Universal Studios with the complimentary shuttle bus, and the subway goes straight there too.

I booked the room through Universal. The subway station is right across the street, just a few stops away from Universal Studios—super convenient! However, keep an eye on the last train time when heading back, as it's hard to catch a taxi if you miss it. All in all, I highly recommend staying here. The room is very comfortable, and whenever we ran out of bottled water, we could just grab some from the front desk.

The location is unbeatable—right outside Exit C of Wanshengxi Station on Metro Line 7, just 5 direct stops to Universal Studios. The hotel also offers a shuttle bus, which is an absolute lifesaver when traveling with kids and trying to minimize walking. The mattress was very comfortable, and the public areas have a young and vibrant design. Breakfast items were replenished promptly. When we checked in, we asked a lot of questions about our itinerary for the second and third days, and Mochen at the front desk was super friendly and answered everything with great patience.

The hotel is close to the subway station and is relatively new. The surrounding malls are not open yet, so there isn't much to explore. The hotel offers a shuttle bus to Universal Studios, which makes visiting quite convenient. However, the return shuttle from Universal drops off at a rather distant spot in the parking lot. After a long day of walking, having to trek all the way to almost the furthest bus bay is quite exhausting. The breakfast is typical of an express hotel, but it definitely gets the job done. Overall, I'd still recommend it if you're visiting Universal Studios; it offers good value for money.

Quite new, with a laundry room. The breakfast had delicious Beijing-style noodles. There's also a shuttle bus service to Universal Studios, which is very convenient.

Close to Universal Studios, which is very convenient. It's only a 15-minute taxi ride away! There's also a hot pot restaurant nearby, which is great, highly recommended. If I come to play again, I'll definitely book this place again. Great value for money!

It's super convenient for Universal Studios, just 5 subway stops away, and the hotel is right outside the station. The facilities are new. The hotel's buffet breakfast is worth mentioning – it solved our dining problems, with a rich variety and good taste. A great experience, highly recommended.

The hotel is clean and tidy, very close to the subway station, and convenient for taxis. The front desk service is also thoughtful. It offers great value for money. The money saved allowed us to buy Express Passes, which was a very smart decision, awesome!