Prime location! Super convenient for going to see the morning flag-raising ceremony. It's about a 20-minute walk to Tiananmen Square via South Security Checkpoint 04 (remember to book in advance!). You do need to walk a few hundred meters out to hail a taxi, as cars can't enter the Dashilan area.
For food, Ziguangyuan is nearby, and across the main street is Xianyukou Food Street, where you can eat your way along. For day trips to the Great Wall or other attractions, you can catch the tourist distribution center buses at Qianmen—super convenient.
I want to thank the receptionist who kindly included breakfast and upgraded my room. However, due to its Hutong location, the natural lighting is poor and mostly blocked out. Also, I’d suggest adding a light near the full-length mirror, as that area is pretty much pitch black at night. Otherwise, everything else in the room is great—there are all types of power outlets, which is very handy. It was also very quiet at night, didn't even need earplugs to sleep.
Breakfast was pretty average with a limited variety, and the coffee wasn't freshly ground. Since there are so many amazing local eats nearby, you can skip booking breakfast and choose for yourself.
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