The hype
Travelers adore the location and the concierge team (shoutout to Zack and Yina), but admit the bathrooms feel like 2008.
Regent Beijing
$150-250/ Nacht
Buchen Sie dieses Hotel, wenn You want a massive room with a Forbidden City view and a subway station literally downstairs, without paying Peninsula prices.
Warum Gäste es lieben
- Floor-to-ceiling windows with actual views of the Forbidden City (on high floors)
- Subway Line 5 (Dengshikou Station) is directly accessible from the hotel basement
- Standard rooms start at a generous 45 square meters (484 sq ft)
Kurzfassung: It's a 'classic' luxury hotel, which is a polite way of saying the marble is spectacular but the shower drains might be a bit slow.
Bewertet von @lewbiegoestoperth: I honestly thought our trip was ruined until we checked in here. Splurging on this room was the best decision—waking up to that Forbidden Palace view and having a proper coffee machine made me feel human again. If you're feeling burnt out in Beijing, you need to stay here.
Was Gäste, die hier übernachtet haben, sagten
Reality check
Several recent guests reported maintenance lags—specifically clogged drains and visible mold in shower grout.
- You need to be everywhere in Beijing fast (subway access is elite)
- You appreciate old-school service where staff handle your luggage without asking
- You want a 5-star pool that's actually long enough for laps (25m)
Sauberkeit & Instandhaltung
8.2
- Housekeeping: Generally attentive with daily service, though some reports of missed dust in corners.
- Bathroom hygiene: The weak point. Recent reports of mold in grout and slow-draining showers.
- Maintenance: Furniture is sturdy but showing age (scuffs, worn velvet).
- Linens & towels: High quality, crisp and white. No complaints here.
- Odors & scents: Lobby is heavily scented; rooms are generally neutral but check for mustiness in older carpets.
Sleepability™
7.5STILL
0-4LAUT
4-7,5MÄSSIG
7,5-10STILL
- Traffic on Jinbao Street (major artery)
- Hallway noise due to heavy doors slamming
Vor der Buchung
Gut zu wissen
- The hotel connects directly to Dengshikou Subway Station (Exit C) via the basement.
- A 16.6% service charge/tax is added to most bills—calculate that into your budget.
- The 'Forbidden City' view is distant—you see the golden roofs, not the courtyards.
Was Sie einpacken sollten
- Universal travel adapter (Type I is standard, but hotel has mixed outlets)
- N95 masks (air quality can fluctuate rapidly)
- Google Translate app (download Chinese offline—staff English is good, but taxi drivers' isn't)
Zimmer-Genie
Beste Auswahl
- Classic King High Floor Forbidden City View (Floors 15-19 for the real view)
- Club Rooms (access to the 17th-floor lounge is worth it for the quieter breakfast)
Zimmer, die Sie meiden sollten
- Low-floor rooms facing Jinbao Street (noisy, no view)
- Rooms near the elevator bank (sound carries)
Zimmerwunsch-Genie – kopieren & einfügen
“I am traveling for a special occasion and would appreciate a room on the highest possible floor (15+) facing West for the Forbidden City view. Please ensure the room is away from the elevators.”
FAQ & Geheimtipps
Alles, was Sie vor der Buchung wirklich wissen möchten.
Is the pool heated?
Yes, the 25-meter indoor pool is heated and generally quiet, great for laps.
How far is the Forbidden City?
It's about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) away. A 10-minute taxi or a 25-minute walk if you're ambitious.
Does the hotel serve alcohol?
Yes, there are multiple bars, including the Lobby Lounge and Morton's Steakhouse.
Is there a club lounge?
Yes, the Regent Club on the 17th floor offers breakfast, afternoon tea, and evening cocktails with great views.
Can I walk to Wangfujing?
Yes, Wangfujing pedestrian street is a 5-10 minute walk west.
Do I need a VPN for Wi-Fi?
Yes. While some international hotels route traffic through a VPN, it's unreliable. Bring your own roaming plan or VPN.
Insider-Tipps
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The basement level has a small convenience store for water/snacks at normal prices (skip the minibar).
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Concierge can book 'Siji Minfu' duck tickets for you—do this, or wait 2 hours in line.
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The gym has Technogym equipment and is rarely crowded in the mid-afternoon.
5 Dinge, die Sie wissen sollten, bevor Sie losfahren
💡The 'Deli' in the lobby sells pastries at 50% off after 6 PM.
💡You can see Jingshan Park's pagoda from the west-facing rooms on clear days.
💡The shower drains are a common complaint—check yours immediately upon check-in.
💡Taxi drivers often know this hotel as 'Li Jing Jiu Dian' (Regent Hotel) on Jinbao Jie.
💡The lobby scent is a very specific floral mix that some love and others find overpowering.
Lokaler Reiseführer
Karte
Sehen Sie, wo sich Regent Beijing befindet und was in der Nähe ist.