The Marriott chain in the imperial capital is saved, with the new Sheraton Qinghai Hotel in Beijing
The Marriott chain in the imperial capital, I've stayed in over a dozen of them, and to speak the truth, they are either old or dilapidated which is quite frustrating. Moreover, with the massive number of members, upgrades to suites are almost mythical, and one can only hear about them but rarely experience them personally.
The new Sheraton Qinghai seems to have come prepared to slap me in the face. The hotel is very new, and they directly upgraded me to a huge suite, seemingly protesting in action and completely overturning my bias against the Marriott chain hotels in the imperial capital.
The size of this suite would be a blockbuster product in any hotel, especially in a prestigious place like the capital, it shows a sincere hospitality. The rare double-entry doors, the feeling of a noble residence. Windows on three sides are floor-to-ceiling, creating a huge living room, equipped with a dining table for four, and even a separate kitchenette. Further inside, there is the bedroom and a bathroom large enough for gymnastics performances, and they've thoughtfully piped the TV sound in here, so you can stay informed of the world's affairs even while taking a bath.
The executive lounge on the hotel's top floor has a unique outdoor garden, unfortunately relegated to a smoking area. Inside, it continues the Marriott lounge's tradition of being overcrowded, though slightly better, it's still packed with people. The evening happy hour offerings are honest and generous, with four or five hot dishes that could easily serve as a formal dinner. Even when the lounge staff are busy, they are all highly skilled and quickly attend to guests' needs, which deserves special praise.
Room information:
Room number: 923
Official name: Prestigious Suite
Area: 110 square meters
Mattress: Serta
Bedding, fabric, and bathrobe: Canasin
Living room TV: Samsung
Living room speaker: Bang & Olufsen
Bedroom TV: Samsung
Bedroom Bluetooth speaker: JBL
Air humidifier: Xiaomi
Shower and metal fittings: Kohler
Basin and bathtub: Kohler
Main bathroom toilet: Manual Kohler
Guest bathroom toilet: Manual Kohler
Hairdryer: Dyson
Weight scale: Cetis
Amenities: Large bottles of Gilchrist & Soames Warm Oak series
Electric kettle: Tonney
Coffee machine: Nespresso
Coffee capsules: 6 Nespresso capsules
Instant coffee: Douwe Egberts
Tea bags: Pickwick
Tea cups: Luzerne
Bottled water: Bama Platinum Spring Sheraton Custom Edition
Mini bar: Charged