This time I came to Dongcheng, Beijing to connect with the Hutong Culture Project and stayed at Zhong An Hotel Beijing Former Residence of Journalist Edgar Snow for four consecutive days. As a regular traveler who travels back and forth to Beijing Station, I have stayed at countless hotels around the train station. Many of them were either soundproofed and woke up by traffic all night, or the facilities were outdated and detailed. The accommodation experience at this old brand hotel completely exceeded my expectations for hotels in the same area and grade.
When I checked in, the front desk took the initiative to upgrade the inner room type on the higher floor. The first feeling when I pushed open the door was that it was refreshing and bright, completely free from the stuffy and moldy smell commonly seen in old hotels. The newly renovated simple decoration did not have redundant fancy decorations, and the warm lighting fell on the light wood furniture. As soon as I entered, it relieved the tension of long-distance bus rides. There is a spacious leisure chair left by the window. After a busy day of project visits, leaning against the window, you can see the spire of the clock tower at Beijing Station from afar. The exhaustion of running around all day is instantly relieved.
What surprised me the most was the comfort of the bedding. The high count cotton fabric feels delicate and skin friendly to the touch. As someone with sensitive skin, I often experience itching and redness the next day after staying in many old hotels. However, after staying here for four consecutive days, I did not experience any discomfort at all. The softness and hardness of the mattress are just right for the waist and back, not soft enough to sink into the waist or hard enough to make one feel uncomfortable. Every day, I am busy until late at night when I return to my room and lie down on the bed, and soon I can fall into a deep sleep. The double-layer soundproof glass in the room has exceeded expectations, even though the main road around Beijing Station is downstairs. After closing the windows, the sound of traffic outside and the noise of arrival announcements are almost completely isolated. At night, you can't even hear the movements of the adjacent room. You can sleep soundly until dawn without being awakened by sporadic noise.
The details of the room are full of thoughtfulness. The independent bathroom with dry and wet separation has anti slip treatment, and the hot water flow rate is particularly fast. It takes less than ten seconds to turn on the faucet to produce hot water. In winter, after visiting the alley from outside, taking a hot shower can dispel the coldness all over the body. The multi port charging socket next to the desk perfectly covers the charging needs of computers, mobile phones, and power banks, eliminating the need to search for power strips everywhere. The free mineral water in the mini bar and the local chrysanthemum tea bag are available for use at any time. After running the project, if you feel dry and thirsty, soaking a cup of hot chrysanthemum tea makes you feel much more comfortable.
The experience in public areas is also a plus point. The 24-hour self-service laundry room is equipped with laundry detergent and a dryer, so you don't have to worry about your work clothes not drying out during Beijing's dry autumn and winter weather. The free public rest area provides hot water at any time. On the morning of catching an early train, sit here and soak a bowl of hot noodles without having to deal with it casually at the convenience store at the station. The choice of breakfast gives consideration to both northern and southern tastes. Steamed Steamed rolls with meat inside, thick millet porridge, light steamed buns and freshly ground soybean milk are also available. You don't need to eat cold bread on the way to the morning meeting.
It is a small stroke of luck to find such a well-established hotel next to the bustling core hub of Beijing Station, which fully integrates sleep comfort and attention to detail. Zhong An Hotel Beijing Former Residence of Journalist Edgar Snow does not have fancy unnecessary designs, but it has achieved the ultimate goal that travelers care about most, which is to "sleep soundly next to the train station". Next time I come to Beijing to catch an early train docking project, I will definitely choose to stay here as soon as possible.Show more