A typical Novotel with very clean rooms of a high standard. The food though was exceptionally good with a vast choice (buffet style) for both dinner and breakfast. No one could fault a single dish. Price also included wine and beer with the meal. Just across the road from a main shopping area with western style (and price) department stores,... more

We had a lovely stay at the hotel, didn't have to wait for check-in or check out and to our surprise they upgraded us to a superior room. The room was very clean and modern. You must remember it's only a four star hotel, so don't expect a 5 - 6 star decor. We have no complains whatsoever with the... more

Stayed 3 nights. Fantastic location. Easy to take the Airport Subway Express (25 yuan) to the connection for Subway line #2 (2 yuan), then 5 stops to the corner directly in front of the hotel. So for 27 yuans (about $4 USD) you can get from the airport to the hotel. Fast, easy & inexpensive. Both Subway lines #2 &... more

I am not especially picky, but found this hotel to be disappointing on many levels: - most pictures and the hotel's front exterior conceal what is essentially an old and run-down building. - the location is not bad per se (perfectly safe) but is rather girtty and boring and not within true walking distance of any noteworthy sights. - the... more

Prepaid and got a nice deal via Expedia with written request to have a room adjacent or near one female family member who was traveling alone.. Upon arrival, the 'check-in' staff informed us that they had given us a "free upgrade". However, once in the room, we realized that the "free upgrade" had a tiny bathroom with no tub and... more

I enjoyed my stay at the Novotel Xin Qiao. The hotel is very centrally located about a 15-20 minute walk to Tiannamen Square and just 2 stops away on the subway to the Wangfujiang shopping street. The hotel is located right across from the Chongwenmen subway station which makes access around the city very easy. You can reach almost all... more

We booked 2 standard rooms by internet (a double room 270 $ / 7 nights) and at arrival the hotel offered us to pay a surplus to be upgrated to senior rooms including breakfast at the 12th floor (like a business center), happy hour every day from 5 to 6 (which was fun because of all different kinds of people... more

We stayed here for several days in July Aug 09 on the executive floor. We thoroughly enjoyed both the room, amenities, and the business lounge with its attentive English-speaking concierges, afternoon snacks and drinks, and the included breakfast, both on the main floor and in the more intimate business lounge. Not only did they have many different kinds of fruits,... more

I had many issues checking into the hotel although arrangements had been made with the manager before with 4 e-mails. The front desk staff were not helpful and I had to threaten to call their corporate office in order for them to do their jobs. While waiting in line for several minutes for them to correct another issue a desk... more