Starway Premier Tianan Rega Hotel Beijing

Stayed in SS18. Flight arrived into PEK very late, got to the hotel around midnight and the gentleman at the counter was very courteous and checked me in quickly. I did call ahead and let them know about my late arrival. Location is fantastic, I walked to the Forbidden City everyday I stayed here. The common areas were clean and the elevator/carpeting were quite lavish for the price point. Booked the base room which was very large, the bed was comfortable. Only complaint was that it directly faced a grey stone wall so there was next to no view. Bathroom was very clean and the basic amenities were provided. Booked a day tour of the Great Wall out of the hotel travel agency on the first floor, which was reasonably priced and included a delicious lunchtime Chinese style meal. As with many tour services catered towards foreigners, expect a couple of shopping stops along the way. The prices were above average but you're not expected to purchase anything.

This is a great hotel, friendly local staff. Food great too, Western style buffet at breakfast but great local dishes too. Bok Choi in oil is delicious. Mainly Chinese here, so if uninterested in mixing with locals & trying out your Mandarin. Then go to a Hyatt hotel or elsewhere. Personally I loved it, I’ve stayed several times. An easy walk from Tianamen Square East station. Once again I love this place, anyone interested in mixing with locals..book this place😊 🇨🇳

When I checked into the hotel the receptionist very rudely and aggressively demanded a security deposit. I had prepaid with Agoda so this was expected, but could have been done in a much more professional and courteous manner. The carpets in the hallway were very worn and most of the hotel appeared to be very dated. I paid extra for a room with a window, but the window faced a concrete wall that was about two feet away. The room was very dark and the furnishings were very old and damaged. I think this might have been a very nice hotel twenty or thirty years ago. Renovations were underway during my stay. This started very early in the morning and ended very late at night. I tried to have breakfast at the hotel one morning but was turned away as it wasn't included in the rate I paid. Apparently you are unable to purchase a meal separately. The hotel looks very nice from the outside and has a certain charm in a Jack Nicholson/The Shining sort of way. The rooftop was not accessible due to construction, but the view wasn't very good anyway.