The hotel has been decorated in a fresh style, with white dominating the room with some red highlights. The aircon was adjustable in the room, which was good. I must say, we had a good stay, and the price is very very affordable. And it should be, as the hotel would need a little paintwork, and other maintenance as well. Bathroom was in very nice condition, though. Only, there was no proper door to the bathroom, so if you are on the shy-side, and plan to share your room... :) I had been here before, so I knew the location is quite good, if you want to see the main sights (Tian an men square, Forbidden city, night market) and there is some shopping near by also. Of course, sights and points of interes being scattered around the city, you can never be close to everything. I would also recomment the restaurant "1949", very good Beijing Duck and really nice place, if a little difficult to find. I've lived in China for a few years, but I still get agravated by the taxi drivers in Beijing, not wanting to take you if you don't agree to their ridiculous prices (compared to meter prices). Please don't allow them to dictate the market. We didn't use other hotel services.