With a stay at Beijing Dongfang Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Beijing, within a 5-minute drive of Forbidden City and Wangfujing Street. .This hotel is 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from Sanlitun Road and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Qianmen Street.
What's nearby
Beijing Qianmen Street - 13 min walk
Qianmen Street - 13 min walk
Tiananmen Square - 3 min drive
Temple of Heaven - 3 min drive
Wangfujing Street - 4 min drive
Getting around
Zhushikou Station - 6 min walk
Beijing East Station - 10 min drive
Capital Intl. Airport (PEK) - 48 min drive
Restaurants
豐澤園 - 4 min walk
孙家小串 - 5 min walk
张一元茶庄 - 1 min walk
小刘涮鲜肉 - 4 min walk
小胖包子王 - 5 min walk
About this property
Beijing Dongfang Hotel
Beijing hotel in Downtown Beijing with 2 restaurants and bars
Beijing Dongfang Hotel offers 288 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Televisions come with satellite channels. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, slippers, designer toiletries, and hair dryers.
This Beijing hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 288 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and minibars. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This hotel also features concierge services, babysitting, and a hair salon.
Grab a bite at Restaurant 1918, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the 2 coffee shops/cafes. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and express check-in. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.
Restaurant 1918 - This theme restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare.
Old House Restaurant - Overlooking the garden, this bar serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
A complimentary grocery shopping service is offered and room service (during limited hours) is available.
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin), English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired Internet
Parking and public transport
Self parking on site (surcharge)
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 6:30 AM–9:30 AM: CNY 58 per person
2 restaurants and 2 coffee shops
2 bars/lounges
Room service available
Coffee/tea in a common area
Restaurants on site
Restaurant 1918
Old House Restaurant
Things to do
Playground
Shopping
Family friendly
Babysitting services
Corner/local shop
Laundry facilities
Playground
Fridge
Snack bar/deli
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
ATM/banking services
Lift
Free newspapers in reception
Front-desk safe
Corner/local shop
Guest services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Daily housekeeping
Dry-cleaning service
Free food shopping service
Hair salon
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Porter/bellhop
Tour/ticket assistance
Wedding services
Business services
Business centre
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
Garden
Terrace
Accessibility
Lift
More
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Air conditioning
Bed sheets
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Towels
Entertainment
Satellite channels
TV
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Minibar
Fridge
More
Desk
Free newspapers
Iron/ironing board
Safe
Slippers
Soundproofing
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately CNY 58 per person
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
We should mention
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
National rating
For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.
Property is also known as
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Dongfang Beijing
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Beijing Dongfang Hotel Reviews
Reviews
7.2
Good
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7.6/10
Cleanliness
7.0/10
Staff & service
6.0/10
Amenities
6.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
8/10 Good
Matt
7 May 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
A solid choice for a short stay in Beijing
A solid, mid-range hotel. Comfortable beds and decent service, though given the time of year they had not activated the air-conditioning in the rooms yet.
A charming historic hotel but...no heat in the room. Apparently no heat throughout the hotel. Speculation is that they simply shut it off on a particular date for the "summer" season despite the fact that the overnight temperature outside went down to 36°F on March 23 when we were there. The front desk was unhelpful with the situation.
There is a comfortable lobby and there was always a sufficient English speaking clerk. The coffee shop and dining area are nice. We liked the Dongfang. I think most who complain are too sensitive to China culture.
Lots of taxis outside. The subway is about 1/3 mile and the #5 bus to Tiananmen Square a bit closer. (Warning: Security made our visit to Tiananmen and Forbidden City terrible. We had to wait in a huge crowd as they screened every visitor. Must have passport for F. City. It was a 2 1/2 hour line! I used to be able to walk right to it! Security unfriendly and rude. Advise use tour guide instead. The tours walked right in. Very disappointed in the Chinese mentality here. We were exhausted by the time they let us in. I'm a healthy 70 years old but...)
This is a great hotel, great staff & great location with NO AIRCONDITIONING. My recent stay on a 29O day had most of our group near fainting, with sadly no solution but to open a small 30cm window 10cm, on the 21st floor - not good this day & age.
This history of the hotel is lovely as is their Old Time Coffee Shop.
Room condition is very bad.service is very poor. Only good thing is the location.
Angaaraa
6/10 Okay
MA, SINGAPORE
5 Jul 2016
Liked: Staff & service
Conveniently located
A hotel with long history & beautiful courtyard. Conveniently located, with many convenience stores and subway station nearby. Fantastic service. Staff was helpful. Just that the carpet was quite dirty.
Hotel itself was nice but the coffee bar didn't open until 9:00. Don't people in China drink coffee before 9am?! Also, our wifi didn't work the whole time we were there. To go anywhere to eat was a 20 minute cab drive. Breakfast was decent.
I only needed a place to sleep for the last night of my stay in Shanghai. - In this regard I booked a somewhat cheap hotelroom close to public transport that could take me to the airport fairly quickly.
Close to public transport and close to the center usually means the prices goes up - Or for the same price a worse hotel. - This much I know and accept.
The room was in a very bad state. The paint in the sealing had giant crackled holes in it, and by the door there was a very suspicious brown blotch that looked like mould.
The so called flatscreen tv can not have been bigger than 20". and had only one foreign channel.
There had been placed some quick to cook food an beverages but there were no refrigiator.
The bed was not a bed. It was a chipboard (I checked) with a, less than 1" thick, soft foam madress. - so the latter was insignificant and useless really.
The walls. as with most of the buildings in China, were very thin so the person next door who snored like a rhino kept me awake all night.
The room did have a fairly good ventilation system though.
In all fairness, I did not check the rest of the hotel, and this was their standard twin bed room - according to the website.
It cost me 329 RNB for one night. - This was an online deal that claimed it to be half the regular price. NOT worth it.
The people behind the frontdesk were friendly and forthcoming but not that good at communicating in english.
good location, subway nearby, a few good restaurants, rooms reasonable although AC just ok. Staff try to help , breakfast reasonable,mare a seems safe,
Verified traveller
8/10 Good
Thomas, Montana
21 Apr 2015
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Interesting antique rooms
My wife and I stayed in the old wing and our friends stayed in the tower. Although the antiques in our room were lovely, the room felt crowded as a result of all the old furniture. However, I have never stayed in such a hotel room in China and if you want a feeling of old China, make sure you get one of these rooms. I liked the neighborhood with some decent restaurants and street markets with heaps of fresh fruit.
Built in 1918 this hotel has modern rooms and amenities without losing any of the original character or charm. There is wired internet in the room but wireless is at a cost of a rented modem which is installed promptly upon a call to the front desk. A 200 Yuan cash deposit is required and returned at check out less a 10 Yuan per charge for the modem.
It was very hot during my stay and thankfully the A/C worked very well in my room. The bed was a a bit hard. It did sleep well so I guess the hard'ish' bed was better than I thought it would be. The sheets were clean, nice quality and all white, which I happen to like. The bathroom was clean and the shower was good.
There is a large banquet room on the second floor used to serve a breakfast buffet everyday. The buffet is decent but not stellar. Fresh fried eggs are made as you wait and there are baked goods including toast for American style appetites. If the breakfast is not included in your room price you can pay cash or have charged to your room for 58 Yuan.
There is a convenience store which houses a train ticket kiosk as well as an ATM machine inside the hotel. Also a nice coffee shop.
The front desk staff is very polite and helpful
Stayed in the 2nd cheapest room (just above budget single) and the room was very comfortable. Well lit, nicely appointed bathroom, great bedding, good views. Wifi is now available in rooms by renting a router for about US$1.50 per day. If your device accepts an ethernet cable, internet access is free. There was lots to choose from at the included breakfast but nothing was particularly appealing. While the hotel is at least a 20 minute walk from the nearest metro stop, Xianmen, the walk there through the hutongs is very interesting at all hours, particularly in the evening. Just cross the pedestrian bridge a short block north of the hotel and take the stairs down to the left for the most interesting hutong alley. Authentic Beijing street scenes which I might have missed if I'd stayed at a more centrally located hotel.
The reception staff at this hotel need to go on a customer care course, as their service was very poor. I had to change room during my stay and it took over an hour to sort this out! I felt that the hotel was looking to maximise its income from each guest rather than concentrating on offering a good experience. Beware the bottled water, as its very expensive, buy from one of the local shops, where its much, much cheaper. The quality of the food at the hotel wasn't very good and again its possible to get better food at reasonable prices in the area around the hotel. I wouldn't recommend this hotel.
Rooms are spacey with many ammenities included.
Our party got two rooms; one overlooking the street and the other facing inside. The former did not have windows that opened the other one does.
The AC does not seem to work but that was not necessary.
Verified traveller
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
7 Oct 2013
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Adequate for a short stay with a tour group
As we were with a tour group, this hotel fitted the bill well. However we were there a day early and found that the location of this hotel made it difficult to find anywhere to eat other than the hotel itself. Front desk staff not very good at suggestions of things to do or restaurants.
Hotel OK, nothing special. Service fair. Location fine if you have a car but don't try and get a taxi from the nearest metro station about 1km away if you have luggage. Seems the distance is TOO SHORT for a taxi driver, they just drive away. Otherwise walk is just 15mins.
I think i got a free upgrade to the 'celebrity' room one night, it's very charming and a great price (around 300rmb). Overall the hotel is very nice, has a lot of character, with antique knick-knacks all over. Very well worth the money