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Yoyo Hotel: Traveler Reviews

Middle Building 10, East Sanlitun, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100027, China (Beijing Workers' Sports Complex)
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Yoyo Hotel
Ranked #763 of 4,449 hotels in Beijing
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Hong Kong, China
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews 9 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“4* in terms of value for the money”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 21, 2012

While I've had an apartment in Beijing for the bulk of the past 10 years, this is not the case now, so I've become a frequent guest at the Yo Yo. I know it is difficult to book, so I was not surprised that it was full when I needed to avail of it this week. Instead, I tried out the Super 8 and Starway (both in Shuangjing), some horrible place with pink carpets near Gongti (if I can dig up the name, I'll write a review), and the Home Hostel in Dianmen (which, was surprisingly cool).

Simply put, the Yo Yo is a level above the aforementioned properties. For starters, its location is pretty solid (~100 meters away from Sanlitun Lu). Second, the rooms are consistently clean (not the case at the other places), and the beds are comfortable. Third, it has an elevator.

While it is not a 4-star hotel -- by any means -- based on quality alone (i.e. you still have to endure a shower that floods the bathroom floor), I give it 4 stars based on the "value for the money" metric. Now that I have a sense of what else y300 fetches in this town (either subpar or far away), I stand by this rating.

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  • Stayed July 2012, traveled on business
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Toronto, Canada
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Great Service.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 29, 2012

So I had booked my stay with YOYO for a night during a stop over.

Was super hard to find, but a hint is to look for a poster on wall to your right when you walk north on Sanlitun Rd.

Anyways, got there and they told me that I had booked the day after and that they were full!
Looking at the dates, they were right and I had made a mistake.
But without any hesitation they started double checking all their reservations.
None of them cancelled and they told me they would call around other hotels.
Within 5 minutes, they had gotten me a reservation at a hotel 5 minutes away at a discounted price which was cheaper than YOYO and got me a taxi.
Amazing service and a great help during what could have been a very stressful night due to my mistake.

I can see why people might complain about service as they do not smile and speak limited english. But in all means I felt taken care of and beyond.
Will stay here when I come back to beijing.

  • Stayed May 2012, traveled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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23 reviews 23 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
“Spartan yet ideal.”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 20, 2012 via mobile

Yoyo had everything I needed - a bed, a bathroom, a couple of power outlets, and a roof. It was very cost-effective and very small, but the goal of this trip was to avoid camping in the hotel room as much as possible.

Electrical is a bit weird - the room couldn't hang with the draw from charging an iPad and an iPhone at the same time. Internet is also a little challenging if you're traveling light - there are hard lines in the rooms, but if you're on a wifi-only device you'll have to stick to the lobby.

Great location, all things considered - Costa Coffee to sate your caffeine dependency, Blue Restaurant and Middle 8th to alternate Chinese and Western cooking, and some of the best bars in town (Apothecary and Migas).

All told, if you're hunting for efficiency in Beijing this place is a good bet.

Stayed April 2012
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Sydney, Australia
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37 reviews 37 reviews
33 hotel reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
“Excellent Location”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 21, 2012

Great price uner Yuan 350, quite for sleeping - rock hard beds, basic one person accomodation.

Have stayed 3 times in 2 years for about 10 days each time. Mets my business expense budget.

Beds though you need to fold doona ontop to help with the bed's hardness.

Counter staff ALWAYS rude - but hey that's Beijing.

Yes will stay again this year - becasue of price and location.

  • Stayed October 2011, traveled on business
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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Canberra, Australia
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20 reviews 20 reviews
17 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
“Rooms smelt badly of cigarette smoke”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed September 7, 2011

Nice quiet location in Sanlitun but staff are quite unfriendly, especially to foreigners who don't speak Mandarin.

The worse thing about this hotel though was that the rooms reeked of cigarette smoke- include the bedding, to the point where I had to cover the pillows in towels to avoid the stench.

Stayed May 2011, traveled solo
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Address: Middle Building 10, East Sanlitun, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100027, China
Region: China > Beijing > Beijing Workers' Sports Complex
Amenities:
Free High-Speed Internet Restaurant
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Ranked #763 of 4,449 hotels in Beijing
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Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Sanlitun is one of Beijing’s most popular nightspots. With a wide range of cafés, bars and colorful shops lining the streets, Sanlitun is the epitome of a vibrant lifestyle, where East meets West. So, it is not surprising that amidst this is YOYO HOTEL, a fashionable hotel where you can escape momentarily from the noise and buzz. As you walk through our doors, you will be greeted not only with smiles, but also with our special blend of aroma therapy oils and soft music that will be sure to ease away the tension in your body. In each of YOYO HOTEL’s room, you will find top quality cotton bedclothes. Needless to say, you will be able to sleep soundly and comfortably. Every room is equipped with a specially designed light control system, so you can decide just how bright or dark you wish it to be. Just a couple of steps away is a popular Yun Nan restaurant, the Middle-8th Restaurant, where you will be able to enjoy a traditional Yun Nan meal. With YOYO HOTEL, be it for business or leisure, you can be sure that our unique service and blend of romance and sophistication will leave you smiling. So, step into YOYO HOTEL, where you will be greeted with warm smiles. ... more   less 
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