Gehua New Century Hotel

Super friendly and effecient staff at the front. We also ordered some takeout deliveries and the hotel robot brought it up right the way!

For the most part, it was a pleasing 16 night stay. The hotel lobby is very nice... the room was pleasing... and the restaurant was just fine. As a review of the room, it was a non-smoking room, but every once in a while, you could catch a whiff of some of the old smoke. The bed was great, if you like firm. I personally, like it a little softer, but it was a good bed none the less. The shower was absolutely amazing! A granite lined square with glass doors, and water pressure that left you feeling like the job got done. It would get very hot, and you could essentially use it as a sauna, if you wanted. Unfortunately, no great views, unless you're at the northside upper floors... Olympic stadium about 3 miles away. The line 8 subway (north-south) was only about 200m from the hotel. That was perfect for either heading up to the nest, or south into the city. The staff was very nice. Tons of concierge and restaurant staff, who most could speak enough english to communicate successfully. Request a non-smoking room, and more than likely you'll enjoy your experience there. I definitely recommend it for it's quality, and ease of transportation.

Great hoel.The only frustration is that the staff's English is extremely limited. Only the CSoloncierge can carry on a limited Engish conversation.

The only downside to the hotel is that in the front desk staff only the concierge can converse with you in English, so if you have anything out of the ordinary to discuss with the front desk staff, involve him. I stayed here five nights and was very pleased. Wireless internet was not available, but they have free wired internet in the rooms. There is an ATM in the lobby that has an "English" button on it. Bell staff is great - especially for getting taxis. If you need a taxi, plan to wait 15-20 minutes, possible more in rush hour. We even went out to the street to catch our own cab and were not any more sucessful that the bellmen - its just that busy, but taxis are super cheap. The concierge will write in Chinese where you need to go, and they also will give you a card from the hotel to show the taxi driver for your trip back to the hotel. Food was good in the restaurant. Location is convenient to all the storesmarkets and sights, but not in the middle of them, which I found nice.