The Opposite House Hotel

What you pay is what you get' applies here again. The rooms are very large and offer every comfort. Everything is made of wood, including the bathtub, and everything is included, including the minibar, which is refilled every day. The location on the Barstreet in the middle of Sanlitun or TaiKooLi, as it is called today, is optimal. The breakfast buffet is very western with everything we like. There is still the gym and the indoor pool to mention, both great. Nothing more to ask for. Hands down the best place to stay in Beijing.

I've stayed here on several occasions, but after this recent one felt compelled to write a review. I rarely say this after staying in many great hotels over the years, but the Opposite House is a definite favorite in Beijing. The hotel has a modern design and feels like a boutique hotel but has all the amenities you need. If you appreciate good design and architecture, then you'll definitely want to check it out. They also feature regular art exhibitions in the lobby space. During this stay, there were sculptures by Shen Jingdong. In addition, the staff are really friendly and helpful. Every night when they turned down my room, they left a very thoughtful sticky note along with a small gift. I don't want to ruin the surprise so I won't reveal the gifts here. It was a very thoughtful gesture. Location of the hotel is also unbeatable. It's right smack in the middle of the busy Sanlitun area but slightly off in a quiet area. Overall, this stay was very comfortable and enjoyable. And lastly, it was a 5 minute walk to the best whisky and cocktail bar in Beijing.