A pleasant stopover in a lovely town. Check in was smooth, staff here are friendly and happy to share recommendations for wineries and restaurants. Rooms are spacious and well maintained with a large bathroom and a well provisioned kitchenette (quality coffee and plunger!).
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A terrific little place! Warm welcome, clean and modern furnishings with a well stocked little kitchenette. Firm bed, crisp sheets and soft pillows, fluffy towels and boutique toiletries are not normally something I would associate with a motor lodge so lots of bonus points here. It’s a long walk to shops or restaurants but it is quiet and taxis are easy to get if you choose to have a few drinks.
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Exactly as stated – trendy, waterfront apartment. Compact, modern with a nice little sitting area and well located, overlooking the Viaduct so lovely views and close to everything. Great for us as we were in town to socialise but the noise from revellers at night could be a little disturbing for some. It had everything we needed – iron, hair dryer, glasses, coffee/tea.
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With almost 12 million people, the capital of the People’s Republic of China is the world’s third largest city in terms of population. Even so, I was surprised that it didn’t feel crowded (except for that one evening on the metro…). Parks, tree-lined streets and massive cultural sites all give the city an open feeling.
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Looking for something nice for our last night in Beijing and having eaten at M on The Bund (in Shanghai), this was an obvious choice for us. It’s in an amazing spot, right opposite Tiananmen Square and the view at night is superb. When we visited, it was too cold to make use of the outside space but I can just imagine how beautiful it would be to sit there with a glass of wine and watch the city light up.
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After deciding to do a stopover in Beijing, we specifically looked for accommodation with some character and local flavour. Double Happiness didn’t disappoint. When we arrived, our room category was overbooked but the staff went out of their way to sort the problem and as they were open and honest with us, we were more than happy to assist.
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Being one of only four municipalities in China (reporting directly to the Government rather than being part of a province), you would think there is something special about Chongqing. That could possibly be true but I can’t say I saw it. Surrounded by mountains, it’s located in the southwest of the country at the meeting point of the Yangtze and Jialing rivers.
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Staff are by far the best thing about the Hilton Chongqing. It’s in a strange location but not at all difficult as the metro is only a 5 minute walk. Certainly one of their older properties and even though it was obviously well built in its day, it is starting to show signs of wear.
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