Beijing General Discussion Thread (Where should I stay? Which hotel is better? etc.)
May 9, 2009, 10:08 am
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SR vs. Westin Beijing
My wife and I are heading on a quick (6-7 day) trip to Beijing in a few weeks. I'm SPG gold, have points to use and am trying to decide between the SR and Westin properties. I'd love to hear thoughts on which would be the better choice as we will be doing the typical first-time tourist thing. As New Yorkers, we are comfortable with the subway so that can play into our decision. We'll definitely use the property's fitness center and will probably choose a hotel breakfast option. Thanks so much.
May 9, 2009, 1:54 pm
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My wife and I are heading on a quick (6-7 day) trip to Beijing in a few weeks. I'm SPG gold, have points to use and am trying to decide between the SR and Westin properties. I'd love to hear thoughts on which would be the better choice as we will be doing the typical first-time tourist thing. As New Yorkers, we are comfortable with the subway so that can play into our decision. We'll definitely use the property's fitness center and will probably choose a hotel breakfast option. Thanks so much.
May 9, 2009, 2:22 pm
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May 9, 2009, 2:33 pm
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Either I am blind or there is not lounge. I've beem there twice, great upgrade, breakfast was cheap, but I never got aware of was made aware of any lounge.
May 9, 2009, 4:36 pm
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Thanks. The SR looks like a pretty good deal with 5th night free. I just wanted to be sure that the location was good for tourist sightseeing. Thanks again.
May 31, 2009, 12:06 am
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Just got back from 7 nights at SR Beijing. Great property. They upgraded us to a suite even though I'm just Gold. I used points for stay 5/pay 4 deal and paid for 2 nights cash. Great gym and pool. Good prices for the wonderful lunch/dinner buffet and 40% off spa treatments during the day. Highly recommended.
May 31, 2009, 11:04 am
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Is There a Lounge?
Just got back from 7 nights at SR Beijing. Great property. They upgraded us to a suite even though I'm just Gold. I used points for stay 5/pay 4 deal and paid for 2 nights cash. Great gym and pool. Good prices for the wonderful lunch/dinner buffet and 40% off spa treatments during the day. Highly recommended.
Jun 1, 2009, 5:51 am
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To answer one other question: I don't think I was told about the lounge at check-in either, rather I just stumbled onto it and asked them about it at the entrance....................or maybe I read about it here on FT and then stumbled my way onto it.
FWIW, I have no idea if the lounge situation has changed since the Summer 2008 rennovations as I haven't been there since then.
Jun 3, 2009, 8:42 am
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Best Starwood Tourist Location in Beijing
Hi All,
I am planning a trip to Beijing as a tourist. It's been a while since I've been there on business and can't remember which Starwood property has the best location for a tourist. Is one property located better than the other to be able to leave hotel and walk to sites? Thanks,
WMA
I am planning a trip to Beijing as a tourist. It's been a while since I've been there on business and can't remember which Starwood property has the best location for a tourist. Is one property located better than the other to be able to leave hotel and walk to sites? Thanks,
WMA
Last edited by SanDiego1K; Jun 3, 2009 at 11:30 am Reason: Moved into Beijing Starwood master thread
Jun 3, 2009, 10:35 am
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Hi All,
I am planning a trip to Beijing as a tourist. It's been a while since I've been there on business and can't remember which Starwood property has the best location for a tourist. Is one property located better than the other to be able to leave hotel and walk to sites? Thanks,
WMA
I am planning a trip to Beijing as a tourist. It's been a while since I've been there on business and can't remember which Starwood property has the best location for a tourist. Is one property located better than the other to be able to leave hotel and walk to sites? Thanks,
WMA
Jun 3, 2009, 11:58 am
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The taxi prices in Beijing are very moderate... moreover, a subway station is in walking distance...
Jun 4, 2009, 10:47 pm
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I didn't check on SR lounge as I'm only gold. I did have to push the front desk to provide SPG gold benefits, so be sure and remind them at check in.
The SR site wasn't really walkable to any of the sites but cabs are quite cheap (seems like it was $5-10 for the major sites). Be sure to have the SR concierge write the exact destination in Mandarin on a card for the driver and have the SR staff ensure that the driver understands as many of the taxi drivers can't read.
Great property overall.
The SR site wasn't really walkable to any of the sites but cabs are quite cheap (seems like it was $5-10 for the major sites). Be sure to have the SR concierge write the exact destination in Mandarin on a card for the driver and have the SR staff ensure that the driver understands as many of the taxi drivers can't read.
Great property overall.
Jun 4, 2009, 11:22 pm
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Jun 12, 2009, 11:55 am
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Thanks. We didn't check for a lounge..now I wish we would have.
And thanks for the correction moondog...you can tell I'm one of those monoglots....
And thanks for the correction moondog...you can tell I'm one of those monoglots....