This was the first visit to Beijing and though I was in awe of the place I was disappointed with the hotel. I picked it as my chinese colleague recommended it to be good and economical. Atleast the lobby seemed promising but as soon as I entered the room it smacked of cheapness. Dirty carpet, stains in the bathroom and... more

Stayed at the SciTech Hotel in Beijing for 5 nights in April. For the price I paid (560 RMB), I don't have too many complaints. Check-in was easy and quick; the rooms are comfortable and clean (though the bathroom is a bit small/cramped). The breakfast buffet was good and the location is quite convenient to restaurants, shops and Starbucks! My... more

I have stayed at the SciTech many times as it is close to my office in Beijing. The lobby is rather nice though smoking is allowed. The food in the restaurant is average but there are buffets for breakfast and dinner so there are options. Rooms are shabby but seem clean and are relatively quiet. I always get a non-smoking... more

The hotel allows smoking everywhere, therefore the rooms, and linens have the stench of tobacco. When I left the hotel, all my clothing smelled like cigarettes. The cleanness is also questionable, the carpets in the rooms are really old with lots of stains, I would not recommend walking barefoot in the room. Do not be fooled by the executive floor,... more

This hotel was selected by our tour operator. The lobby was spacious, large enough for groups to congregate. The front desk staff were friendly, and spoke enough English to get by. To our delight, they had non-smoking floors. The room itself was spacious, clean, having the usual amenities. The breakfast buffet was pretty good, with a generous variety of western... more

I have stayed at the Scitech Hotel on two separate occasions while on business travel. The hotel was clean and pleasant. The food at the coffee shop was good, typical hotel food. The main weakness for non-Chinese travelers is that while some staff members do speak reasonable English, many do not which can make communication difficult. Nevertheless, I would not... more