North China - Beijing Hotels

[Captain Yonoi]

I know this isn't hotels. Com, but could any of the brothers recommend a hotel to a newbie with no mandarin skills? I've been in Japan having a blast for 2 years, now I'm stopping in Beijing for one week before I head home. Beijing is so big, and mongering reports seem to come from all over the city, I don't know what section (Dongcheng, maybe?) or what hotel to settle on. I just want a reasonably priced hotel within walking distance to a sauna or maybe a few bbs (if its safe!). Close to the Forbidden City would be sweet too since that's the only major attraction I am interested in. Should be interesting to compare and contrast mongering in China and Japan!

[Weelock]

Need help with finding a service Apartment or hotel that is near a subway exit. Near means about 5 minutes walking distance from subway to hotel or service apartment. Might be in Beijing for about 8 to 10 days. Price would be around 300 to 375 RMB a night and preferably a 3 star hotel. Also not too far from center of the city maybe 3 ring ? Telephone, address if possible my friend can speak and read Mandarin. Being a GF place not necessary.

[Big Tom]

Has anyone stayed at the Beijing Tai Yue Suites. 16 South Sanlitun Street? Girl friendly? Good price, <$100 / night. Any other thoughts on apartment hotels?

[Member #4730]

Park Plaza Wangfujing is a decent hotel and within walking distance to the malls and night market (food stall) street. I stayed for 5 nights and they would let the craigslist and escort massage girls come up to the room without any hassle. I just called them and then they showed up to the room (kind of scary if you get robbed, but convenience for GF). I never brought takeout home with me from Maggies so not sure if you showed up to your room, maybe you could go first and they could follow later? I upgraded to executive and they gave free breakfast and free afternoon snacks. If you like to drink alcohol, then get the executive as they had liquor and beer. I liked the convenience that it is on the corner of the subway station, don't recall the name of it.

[Borregos77]

I took the general consensus advise and spent my layover in Beijing sleeping - alone!
Some action in South China, though. Not that pricey, even at good hotels.

Thanks guys!

In general, international-chain-hotel massage is a no-no: bad massage for 500+ RMB, extras for silly prices e.g. up to 2000 for HJ! Better to read the Beijing forum, find a recommended outcall provider, and call in the talent.

Just MHO.

Good hunting

D

[Dastardley]

I have tried sifting through the info on the forum and not found the info I am looking for. I therefore ask the question:

Any of the Beijing airport hotels that have "room service" at a reasonable price? That is, massage with extras. I ahve a 12 hour layover on Sunday morning and need to make a pick. Thought I might as well have a bit of relaxation in the comfort of my own room.

Will very much appreciate any answers, please do not hestitate to PM me if discretion from big brother is requiered.

Thanks in advance for sharing your experiences.

In general, international-chain-hotel massage is a no-no: bad massage for 500+ RMB, extras for silly prices e.g. up to 2000 for HJ! Better to read the Beijing forum, find a recommended outcall provider, and call in the talent.

Just MHO.

Good hunting

D

[Jude Bright]

I have tried sifting through the info on the forum and not found the info I am looking for. I therefore ask the question:

Any of the Beijing airport hotels that have "room service" at a reasonable price? That is, massage with extras. I ahve a 12 hour layover on Sunday morning and need to make a pick. Thought I might as well have a bit of relaxation in the comfort of my own room.

Will very much appreciate any answers, please do not hestitate to PM me if discretion from big brother is requiered.

Thanks in advance for sharing your experiences.

I stayed at the Capital Airport hotel last weekend. The address is Beijing Chaoyang Airport.

Tel: 010 - 64577788

They have a in room massage service. You just pick up the phone and call the massage place. They will send you one. The initial offer the normal massage was 298. When the girl came into your room, she will try to up sale. She offered me the full service was 1500. We finally came down to 800, includes BBBJ, Cowgirl, and FS. The service was everage and the girl looking was 5/10. I got in the hotel at about midnight and was realy tired. It serve the purpose.

[Borregos77]

I have tried sifting through the info on the forum and not found the info I am looking for. I therefore ask the question:

Any of the Beijing airport hotels that have "room service" at a reasonable price? That is, massage with extras. I ahve a 12 hour layover on Sunday morning and need to make a pick. Thought I might as well have a bit of relaxation in the comfort of my own room.

Will very much appreciate any answers, please do not hestitate to PM me if discretion from big brother is requiered.

Thanks in advance for sharing your experiences.

[Transmuter]

Hi,

I just want to reconfirm my hotel recommendation: Millenium Grand on mid third ring road ( 北京千禧大酒店).

It is absolutely girl friendly, even if you go to the inhouse cash machine with your girl.

Close (10RMB) to Maggies, Sanlitun and chaoyang gongyuan ximen, etc.

Check it out.

[Stegram]

Kajos,
Thanks a lot. That map really helps. Looks like a straight shot. I assume the cab is only around 20RMB?
Jay

Hey Jay,
If you can afford to stay at the Crown Plaza, you will never need to worry about cab fare amounts in China.
Also - the ride back in the cab is often a very fun anticipation builder! Sometimes I wish the cab ride back was a little longer.

[Captain America]

First time in beijing for a while so I'm a newbie...Is one more girl friendly than the other? Or closer to the action? Ideallly I'd prefer some call-in to the hotel if someone can send me a PM with digits...

[Kajos]

Kajos,
Thanks a lot. That map really helps. Looks like a straight shot. I assume the cab is only around 20RMB?
Jay

Yes, something like 20RMB. Taxis are pretty cheap here and almost always honest. So it'll be around 10 mins in the middle of the night with no traffic and in the daytime can take a lot longer to get in and out of the area.

There are lots of touts on Wangfujing who will come up to you asking if you want to visit a lady-bar or want a girl. I bargained with one just for fun a few weeks ago and got her down to RMB 600 for overnight. There are a lot of well-reasoned warnings to stay away from touts, but I've had good experiences in Beijing and Tokyo with picking them up (the young, cute, female ones) at either a bargain rate or as a "freebie" (like dinner and a drink). Kind of like you know you're both playing each other but who cares. Just be careful and don't go to any bars/ktv or tea houses that they recommend. Instead try somewhere neutral and public like the nicer restaurants on the fifth floor of the big APM mall at the north end of Wangfujing. If you're looking for something more sure and less time consuming (if the hotel spa doesn't work out) then try calling one of the outcall services that other members have reviewed.

Hope you have a great stay and report back.

[Kbj2010]

Maggie's to Crowne Plaza Wangfujing is about a 10 minute taxi, almost an hour by foot. http://is.gd/fVar5 Jay, you can use this ditu.google.com link to find maggie's then find your hotel.

Not sure where my head was at when I posted it was a ten minute walk - yes, about an hour by foot. Taxi much easier and most drivers know the location.

[Loveasiangirls]

Thanks for the recommendation. I got a AAA rate of 1000 CNY. I hear it is close to Maggies and they have a Beauty Shop and Spa on site so hoping things will work out. I'll be doing tour for most of the days but def mongering in the evenings and nights. I'll let you know how it turns out!!

About that beauty shop and spa. Some girls will offer extras (at least they used to) but the price is really ridiculous.

[JayHighFive]

Kajos,
Thanks a lot. That map really helps. Looks like a straight shot. I assume the cab is only around 20RMB?
Jay

Maggie's to Crowne Plaza Wangfujing is about a 10 minute taxi, almost an hour by foot. http://is.gd/fVar5 Jay, you can use this ditu.google.com link to find maggie's then find your hotel.