Hotel Kapok Beijing

The location was between the night market and Forbidden City. Both were short walks away. The hotel staff, especially the bellmen were polite and helpful and spoke engish very well. I took a tour to the Great wall one day and walked to the Forbidden city the other. Both were worthwhile experiences.

Exactly what you can expect of the kinds of hotels secured through Orb... While it was central to the Forbidden City, there was nothing else accomodating about it. You know, I stayed at the Four Seasons in Shanghai for $200.00. That's a REAL five-star hotel. The Four Seasons was only $88.00 more per night. For me, an additional $88.00 is worth amenities like a pool, complete gym, sauna, whirlpool, 24-hour room service and a comfortable bed. Still, for those looking for a great price, you can't beat it. But, remember, "you get what you pay for."

Ok - there may be better appointed or more luxurious, but it doesn't get better than the Kapok. Fantastic location near the Forbidden City, Tianamen and the shopping streets, only about 2.5 KM to the silk market. The staff is fantastic. I travel the world for business and have found none better! Restaurant was quite good and a good value as well. When I am in Beijing, I don't even look at other places. This is my home away from home in China's capital city.

This place was dynamite. It is classy and elegant in an understated way. Much different feel from the Western brand five star hotels, but every bit as nice. Staff was fantastic. Very accommodating, friendly and available. My only issue was trying to regulate the room temperature was a bit more complex than it should have been. Other than that minor inconvenience, this place could not have been better!

If you are planning to go to beijing for 3 to 5 days, you would like to consider this hotel. close to the subway (really important in beijing considering the traffic issues they have). also close to the Forbiden City temple of the emperor. you can also book at the hotel any kind of toor, at a good price. we didnt have breakfast, but there is a really good mini market next to the hotel, really cheap and you can buy anything you need. really a good option.

if you plan to go to beijing for 3 to 5 days, this is for sure the best place. close to the subway, forbidden city, and a ini market next door.

A small well-organised hotel, with responsive staff and a service-attitude, Kapok is close to Forbidden city and major shopping mall, so has interesting walks without inhalation of major-road fumes, noise and tedium. With a good breakfast and restaurant, Kapok is ideal for moderate budget and new-to-China travellers. I enjoyed it and would return for short period stays. Only down-side was that air-conditioning in room did not get temperature below 25C. That was okay for me in late May, but might be difficult in hotter season, and if people like refridgeration!

I enjoyed my stay at Hotel Kapok Beijing. The bed was soft and very comfortable. Each room has a free internet access. The location is unbeatable. You can walk less than 20 minutes to Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square and Wangfujing Night Market. But you can always grab a taxi as fare is not expensive less than RMB10 to these attractions.

Hotel Kapok Beijing is in a great location. Walking distance to the Forbidden City and Wangfujing Night Market. The rooms are spacious. Bed is very soft and comfortable. Although the bathroom is strange that instead of a wall, you have a glass partition that has a curtain you can close for privacy. Free internet access in each room.

Hotel Kapok Beijing is good location near the Wangfujing Food Market and Pedestrian Mall. The room is spacious. The bed is comfortable. There are two 24 hours convenience store (one opposite the hotel and another 50 meters to the left as you exit the hotel.) There are three restaurants opposite the hotel serving tasty delicious Chinese food at very reasonable prices. The Forbidden City gate is at the end of Donghuamen Street which is a good 5 minutes walk. You can ride a trolley car (fare is RMB1.00 per person) from this gate to the South Gate Main Entrance.