Panjiayuan Historic Hotel

"It was on the spot booking coz i never expect i will be staying longer in Beijing. I was at the property that night and didnt expect the property manager advice me that they never accommodate foreigner. And they told me they cancelled and refunded my booking right away even before i came. And i explained to them that i have paid for it and consider my stay for a nite but they insist that even they like to accommodate me but the hotel is restrict for accepting foreigner which i respect that.right...

"This property is clean. The staff are friendly. The breakfast is good. There are restaurants close to the hotel. The Jinsong Subway Station is a few minutes away by walking. Problem: no one - absolutely no one - in this hotel can speak or understand English. Anyone who does not speak Mandarin needs to download in advance an app to a smartphone that translates. Or, it is possible to use bing.translate.com. All my interactions with staff required translation software. I do emphasize that the staff...