Hotels in Beijing?
Apr 20, 2019, 2:10 am
#316
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: ORD [formerly] + HKG
Programs: CX Diamond, AA exExPlat, BAEC exGold, HH Diamond, Hyatt Globalist, Starriott Titanium, GE
Posts: 2,966
Currently at Pen Beijing, upgraded from Premier suite all the way to Beijing Suite, nice surprise after a chaotic arrival/immigration/drive from PEK that took longer than my HKG-PEK flight 
Mind blowing hardware, decent service (check in was hectic but concierge has been great so far), breakfast is unfortunately rather sad!
Mind blowing hardware, decent service (check in was hectic but concierge has been great so far), breakfast is unfortunately rather sad!
Apr 20, 2019, 3:49 am
#317
Join Date: May 2006
Location: SIN
Programs: KF, MPC, BAEC // Bonvoy, WoH, Honors
Posts: 1,462
Apr 20, 2019, 6:06 am
#318
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: BOS
Programs: AA EXP, DL PM, Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 2,028
Currently at Pen Beijing, upgraded from Premier suite all the way to Beijing Suite, nice surprise after a chaotic arrival/immigration/drive from PEK that took longer than my HKG-PEK flight
Mind blowing hardware, decent service (check in was hectic but concierge has been great so far), breakfast is unfortunately rather sad!
Mind blowing hardware, decent service (check in was hectic but concierge has been great so far), breakfast is unfortunately rather sad!
Apr 20, 2019, 11:48 am
#319
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Canada
Programs: Amex Plat, National EE, Hertz 5*, SPG Gold, Fairmont Plat, HH Gold
Posts: 119
Currently at Pen Beijing, upgraded from Premier suite all the way to Beijing Suite, nice surprise after a chaotic arrival/immigration/drive from PEK that took longer than my HKG-PEK flight
Mind blowing hardware, decent service (check in was hectic but concierge has been great so far), breakfast is unfortunately rather sad!
Mind blowing hardware, decent service (check in was hectic but concierge has been great so far), breakfast is unfortunately rather sad!
Is breakfast buffet still at the French restaurant of the hotel? I don't recall it being "sad", it wasn't as expensive as rosewood for sure, but still had a decent spread from what I remember.
Apr 20, 2019, 12:50 pm
#320
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: En Route
Programs: Many
Posts: 6,798
I like the duplex suites at the Peninsula. The Aman Summer Palace is (in my opinion) by far the worst Aman. I also despise Beijing and would never choose to spend time there over HKG (for the guy splitting HKG/PEK days).
Apr 20, 2019, 2:45 pm
#321
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Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Shanghai
Posts: 42,028
I am no longer willing to live in Beijing because the traffic and the pollution are big drags, but it is definitely an acquired taste. Back when Kaiser Kuo wrote a column for the Beijinger, he eloquently expressed the magic beneath the surface. Sure, Hong Kong, and even Shanghai, are more beautiful, but Beijing is the capital, and its art/music scenes are simply unrivaled.
Apr 20, 2019, 4:40 pm
#322
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 1,298
Currently at Pen Beijing, upgraded from Premier suite all the way to Beijing Suite, nice surprise after a chaotic arrival/immigration/drive from PEK that took longer than my HKG-PEK flight
Mind blowing hardware, decent service (check in was hectic but concierge has been great so far), breakfast is unfortunately rather sad!
Mind blowing hardware, decent service (check in was hectic but concierge has been great so far), breakfast is unfortunately rather sad!
Was at the Mandarin Oriental Wangfujing and it was a near perfect stay - breakfast was the let down. But Hardware and service was just superb. - it really is a Gem in Beiiing . Just what I have always wanted for Beijing . A small , luxurious ,intimate hotel in Beijing with panoramic views of the Forbidden City.. It beats Chao and PuXuan.
In the 5 days , everyday was mainly clear except for one overcast, light haze couple of hours . And there was heavy rain , thankfully overnight.
Actually My nightmare began when i got into Hong Kong , now yesterday , with the chaos of cancelled flights and back to back delays due to weather issues, resulting in missed connections.
Also managed a lunch restaurant visit to Aman Summer Palace - as stunning as ever , perfect season now albeit slightly chillier than expected but the patchy service was a let down. Nevertheless a picture perfect day with drinks on the terrace.
Apr 20, 2019, 11:53 pm
#323
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 1,298
I am no longer willing to live in Beijing because the traffic and the pollution are big drags, but it is definitely an acquired taste. Back when Kaiser Kuo wrote a column for the Beijinger, he eloquently expressed the magic beneath the surface. Sure, Hong Kong, and even Shanghai, are more beautiful, but Beijing is the capital, and its art/music scenes are simply unrivaled.
pollution in London is severe too , soot and all.
and I don’t get the HK n SH is more beautiful part - can’t agree there .
come back !
😅
Apr 21, 2019, 6:31 am
#324
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Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Shanghai
Posts: 42,028
Apr 22, 2019, 12:43 am
#325
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: SEA
Posts: 311
Does anyone know how to book the Peninsula's pick up service and what does it cost roughly? Does it include pick up and fast track assistance or just transportation?
BTW - slightly off topic - I have a Chinese visa, but my wife did not. Is there a different passport control lane that she has to go first, prior to being able to take advantage of the visa-free transit?
BTW - slightly off topic - I have a Chinese visa, but my wife did not. Is there a different passport control lane that she has to go first, prior to being able to take advantage of the visa-free transit?
Apr 22, 2019, 6:58 am
#326
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Canada
Programs: Amex Plat, National EE, Hertz 5*, SPG Gold, Fairmont Plat, HH Gold
Posts: 119
Does anyone know how to book the Peninsula's pick up service and what does it cost roughly? Does it include pick up and fast track assistance or just transportation?
BTW - slightly off topic - I have a Chinese visa, but my wife did not. Is there a different passport control lane that she has to go first, prior to being able to take advantage of the visa-free transit?
BTW - slightly off topic - I have a Chinese visa, but my wife did not. Is there a different passport control lane that she has to go first, prior to being able to take advantage of the visa-free transit?
My gf is a Chinese passport holder while I am not, we had to stand in different lines, and hers did move significantly faster.
Apr 22, 2019, 8:02 am
#327
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: New York, NY
Programs: Amex Platinum, Inspirato, UA Spouse of GS,Amanjunkie,Starwood Platinum,Hyatt Diam
Posts: 281
For Peninsula Beijing:
Hotel BMW 7 Series is RMB 980 + 16.6% service charge for a one way drop off.
For an Additional RMB 300 can include the VIP services, meet/greet, etc.
Hotel Rolls Royce is RMB 1600 + 16.% service charge.
Hotel BMW 7 Series is RMB 980 + 16.6% service charge for a one way drop off.
For an Additional RMB 300 can include the VIP services, meet/greet, etc.
Hotel Rolls Royce is RMB 1600 + 16.% service charge.
Apr 22, 2019, 8:27 am
#328
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Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Shanghai
Posts: 42,028
While I love fancy cars, Y120 for a taxi, and Y1000 left over for food/drinks is my style.
