I have been to Beijing several times, and this time I finally stayed at Sunworld Dynasty Hotel Beijing Wangfujing that I have been longing for. The reason for choosing it is very straightforward - it is located at 50 Wangfujing Street, which is a bustling pedestrian street. Looking up, you can see the green roof of the Dongtang Catholic Church. It takes about 15 minutes to walk to the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square. This kind of "C-place in the city center" is too deadly for tourists.
Pushing open the hotel door, instantly transitioning from the noisy street scene into another time and space. The most stunning thing is always the atrium "Dynasty Square" that spans several floors, surrounded by palm trees under a European style dome, with a lighting ceiling that simulates blue sky and white clouds above. If there is a live performance in the evening, sitting in the corridor and having a cup of tea, it really gives the illusion of crossing into an old-fashioned European palace. Although it is a well-established five-star hotel built in 1990, it has been well maintained after renovation in 2008. The combination of Chinese and European styles gives it a sense of weight that cannot be replicated by newly built business hotels.
I am staying in a deluxe king size room. To be honest, the room area is not very large, which is a common problem in old hotels. The furniture also looks old-fashioned, but the advantage is that it is spotless, the linen is white and crisp, the bedding is just right soft and hard, and after a day of exploring the Forbidden City, I don't want to move when I get stuck in it. The bathroom has been separated into dry and wet areas, with standard spare parts and stable hot water pressure. The high-rise city view room overlooks the street view of Wangfujing and a corner of the church. At night, the neon lights are framed in the same frame as the ancient buildings, making it very photogenic; The lower floors may appear slightly noisy, so it is recommended to note the higher floors when making a reservation.
The 'old-fashioned and thoughtful' service is worth mentioning. The front desk is very efficient, and the concierge department has cleared the surrounding routes. They also proactively informed the hotel that the mezzanine is connected to shops and leads directly to the pedestrian street entrance, without having to take a detour. Breakfast is served in the cafeteria beside the atrium on the third floor. There are enough categories. The old Beijing sugar Youbing (Deep-fried round and flat dough-cake) and freshly cooked noodles are served with western style cold food. Sitting under the open dome for dinner, the sense of ritual will be added first.
I went to the indoor temperature controlled swimming pool in B1, which has natural lighting and clean water quality. I swam back and forth a few times to relieve leg soreness; The gym is equipped with complete facilities to meet the basic needs of iron rolling. The only small regret is that some of the public facilities in the area are slightly old, and the elevator occasionally needs to wait. However, in this valuable location of Wangfujing, I think it's worth it to exchange this position and the "palace feel" of the courtyard at a reasonable price.
When leaving, looking back at the magnificent archway, I thought to myself: If you come to Beijing and want to capture all the fireworks and royal relics in the city core, and also crave the steady backing of the old five-star, Sunworld Dynasty Hotel Beijing Wangfujing is probably one of the most stable choices.Show more