JW Marriott Hotel Beijing — Hotel in Beijing

I booked at the JW Marriott in Xicheng predominantly off of the location of the hotel and relatively low price coupled with the reviews. ||The hotel's location is fairly central but there is a bit of a catch which is that the main attractions close to the hotel such as Tianamen Square and the Forbidden City require a transfer first at Xidan to Line 1 on the Beijing Subway. The subway ride to the Summer Palace is more direct but in totality the location is a bit of a mixed bag despite centrality. There is a nice bus route that stops almost directly at the north entrance to the Forbidden City at Shenwumen though.||The rooms were fairly large and the decor was solid with a nice sitting area, a fairly expansive desk area and a nice array of amenities including a pretty holistic coffee set. The beds were comfortable but the pillows lacked in terms of firmness (all four were soft). However one key aspect was I noticed that there were a few aspects where cleanliness seemed a bit overlooked. For instance, the table between the two chairs in the sitting area and the desk were both overlayed with glass and the glass appeared to have some residue that left marks which should've been in theory an easy wipe down. The carpet also appeared to have some wear and could have used a cleaning job.||The bathroom was much the same story as the room itself. The bathroom was clean enough and was sufficiently expansive to contain both a shower and a bathtub with a large vanity area. But also similarly to the room, there was a few aspects that were evidently not there, the most glaring being a crack in the tile nearest the toilet which again should have been an easy fix in theory.||Breakfast in the morning was a bit steep pricing wise (the normal going price is 228 CNY but I was able to get a discount for 3 that dropped the price to 446 CNY total or about 150 CNY a person) but the selection was very large with both Western and Chinese as well as hot and cold options. The quality was nice and I really appreciated the drink selection including cold beverages which is not as common in Chinese breakfasts. ||Service throughout my stay was quite good. This probably will be influenced by your level of Mandarin but every staff member I encountered throughout the stay was lovely and I was even sent a welcome fruit bowl on the first night. Generally I find that most staff at luxury hotels are above par but the staff here were particularly exceptional at being proactive without being too intrusive.||The service here, overall luxuriant style, and also the breakfast would be sufficient to warrant a five bubble rating but I just cannot really shake the fact that the hotel overlooked some basic maintenance and cleanliness in some very obvious areas but considering it's a 5 star hotel in one of China's tier one cities, I can't be too harsh given the price since the other aspects...

After a long 3 weeks touring China we arrived at J W Marriott Beijing Central for a 4 night stay. Comfort in familiarity was key in choosing this hotel. Arriving at 9.30 pm the check in process was laborious the Young lady had no idea how to deal with a western guest. From not understanding credit card procedures to what was included in our booking. Eventually Kevin the duty manager intervened to clarify some of the issues. So of to our suite everything was fine, beautiful room with nice furnishings.Extra bed arrived as there was three on the booking . The girl at reception was trying to charge for extra bed even though on the printed copy I had it stated extra bed at no cost!!. As we stayed at club level we availed of the club lounge. Nice comfortable lounge. Choice of food offerings a bit restrictive to our taste. A simple request for example some jam was not facilitated . Nice swimming pool with sauna , steam room and jacuzzi in dressing rooms . Increased supervision is required with young children jumping into jacuzzi and in steam room on our visit. Breakfast and dinner is buffet style with plenty of choices .Food can be warm not hot as experienced in other hotels in China . House keeping was efficient and all amenities were restocked daily. Very disappointed with check in and lack of accommodating additional small requests in the lounge. Kevin did come to see us the next day and helped smooth out some of the issues. We also had a type of dining package for lunch or dinner which even though I had a printed copy seemed to prove too much confusion for the restaurant staff. So much so we did not bother to use it on a couple of days.This package was clearly available on the Marriott bonvoy site. I have to question why the confusion we paid for it yet seamed to be restricted in using it!!!.As a flagship brand within the group there should not be these silly mistakes,we had previously stayed a couple of months back in an other JW Marriott and experienced same type of issues.The comfort and familiarity and confidence in the brand to the guest when booking should be understood. Understanding country specifics should translate in the booking process. When you have made a reservation check the small print as in our experience when we arrive there is always additional charges they try to add. Particularly when you have more than 2 on the booking. Management need to up there game in a highly competitive market especially to Marriott Bonvoy members to ensure their loyalty in the future.|It has not been a smooth experience .Kevin helped immensely, however he was on annual leave for most of our stay.|I would however hesitantly recommend the hotel only for its location,amenities , comfort and cleanliness. As to service to non Chinese guests I would hold my...

Tiananmen Square is an iconic landmark located in the heart of Beijing, China. It holds tremendous historical and cultural significance, making it a popular destination for both tourists and locals. However, it is important to acknowledge the events that took place there in 1989, which have shaped its legacy.

From a historical perspective, Tiananmen Square witnessed one of the most notable pro-democracy protests in modern Chinese history. The peaceful demonstrations, led by students and intellectuals, called for political reforms, freedom of speech, and an end to corruption. The protest lasted for several weeks and drew global attention.

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While Tiananmen Square itself is visually striking, it is essential to recognize that it has been tightly controlled by the Chinese government in the aftermath of the 1989 events. Freedom of speech and assembly are heavily restricted in the square, and public discussions about the protests are discouraged. The authorities maintain a strong presence, with security measures in place to discourage any form of dissent.

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