ACCOMODATION NEAR tiananmen square BEIJING

Replies: 11 - Last Post: 26-Jun-2007 03:32 Last Post By: minnesotaman

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hafeezrm

25-Jun-2007 05:47
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ACCOMODATION NEAR tiananmen square BEIJING

I am starting my tour of China in July. My flight would arrive at Beijing Capital International airport (PEK China) at about 15:10

I have not yet booked any accomodation.

Kindly advise a suitable budget accomodation, single room, for 2-3 days near Tiananmen square

And a safe way to reach it possibly by bus, if starting right from the terminal.

Thanks

Hafeez

Hafeezur Rahman Malik
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ellyse

25-Jun-2007 08:17
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How near? What's your expected price range when you say "budget"? When in July are you staying?
Cheers!

hafeezrm

25-Jun-2007 10:21
Posts: 87

Hi Ellyse,

I was sure you would be first to reply.

Well near mean, a walking distance or maybe a short taxi ride.
Price to be well under US$ 30 per room-night
I would reach on 3rd July and would stay for a three or four days.

Hafeez

Hafeezur Rahman Malik
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channamasala

25-Jun-2007 10:25
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I always recommend the Far East Hotel. If the thing still exists, it's in a hutong walking distance from Tiananmen and featured in Lonely Planet. Can't vouch for prices nowadays but paid about $19 USD/night for a double room in 2003, and $5 a night for a dorm bed there.

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lovingcat

25-Jun-2007 10:36
Posts: 101

In same Hutong which Far East Hotel located you'll find another two options: LEO HOSTEL and 365 INN

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ellyse

25-Jun-2007 10:50
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Duration of taxi rides could vary greatly according to traffic conditions. Much better to rely on the metro.
If you don't mind a windowless room, Guoren Hotel is almost right on Tiananmen Square, and it's only 188 RMB/night.
Cheers!

hafeezrm

25-Jun-2007 11:12
Posts: 87

Hi # 3 Channamasala,

Your name is interesting. Channa nerm germ would be still better.

I checked Far East Hotel. It is now nearly US$30 per room. I would consider it.

For dear Ellyse # 1 - somehow I am allergic to windowless room. Year before last I was traveling in Brazil. I got a nice room for a very attractive price like 16$ per night in the heart of Brazilia, their capital city. When I realized it was in the basement, my throat chocked and I asked for a better room.

But in my life time in Australia, I slept in a room, six floors down. It was in Peddy Cooper, central Australia and the hotel was a converted Opal mine.

Going my metro is a good option. Can you suggest anyother place having " A room with a view" ( That was name of an old picture.)

Lovingcat # 4. thanks for the response. I am a cat lover too.

Hafeezur Rahman Malik
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ellyse

25-Jun-2007 11:30
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How about Jade IYH?
Cheers!

ellyse

25-Jun-2007 11:33
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Or, if you don't mind being near to a metro stop on the ring line, but not at Tiananmen Square, Minfu Hotel near Yonghegong Lamasery has rooms for 188 RMB/night as well.
Cheers!

minnesotaman

25-Jun-2007 17:06
Posts: 28

I am currenty staying at the Far East Hostel. 63 rmb for a bed in a 4 bed dorm in the courtyard. (window, no view, ac, sink in room.) Buffet breakfast that is very good for 35. Also a good location. I don't have the price of a single room but lots of people here.

ellyse

25-Jun-2007 22:05
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Private room prices at Far East IYH are a little expensive for OP.
Cheers!

minnesotaman

26-Jun-2007 03:32
Posts: 28

You are right. I checked at the desk, 260 rmb for a single. Changed money at the Bank of Beijing today and got 7.56 so it would work out to about US $ 34.40, which is above what OP wanted to pay.

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