The Lake View Hotel Beijing

“Nice stay close to PKU”

Attentive staff, always happy to have takeaway orders delivered to my room (occasionally with robots). Went the extra mile by bringing breakfast to my room, as it was tricky for me to enjoy a buffet breakfast as a blind person. Nice garden view, little traffic outside, very quiet but for the poor … more

Attentive staff, always happy to have takeaway orders delivered to my room (occasionally with robots). Went the extra mile by bringing breakfast to my room, as it was tricky for me to enjoy a buffet breakfast as a blind person. Nice garden view, little traffic outside, very quiet but for the poor soundproofing—I found myself laughing at the joke told next door, before realising that my laugh would be picked up too! Facilities felt a bit tired, bathroom fan didn’t work. Corridors had a weird smell. Comfortable bed and pillows though. Would recommend if you need to visit Peking university.

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“Convenient for university, good service”

This hotel is well located for Peking University and the Summer Palace, and far away from all other tourist attractions. It is a Good Chinese hotel, with adequate facilities and spacious rooms. My room was very large and clean, facing the inner garden, with a comfortable bed and all the amenities t… more

This hotel is well located for Peking University and the Summer Palace, and far away from all other tourist attractions. It is a Good Chinese hotel, with adequate facilities and spacious rooms. My room was very large and clean, facing the inner garden, with a comfortable bed and all the amenities that one could require. It needs some renovation, as you can see the wear and tear in the furnishings and bathroom. The gym is tiny but well equipped, and the swimming pool is very nice. The breakfast buffet is good, with a large selection of Chinese and Western dishes. I had dinner in the Chinese nicer restaurant and the food was also good. Service is efficient and courteous. Not all the staff members speak English, but they do their best. They were helpful arranging taxis and other special requests. My main concern is the huge amount of plastic waste that hotels of this category (not just this one) generate. I think it is time for these properties to do away with toiletry plastic containers, plastic water bottles, etc.

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“Nice stay for business purposes”

It's an ideal place to stay if you are there to visit Peking University. The rooms are spacious and clean. You can taste the local life style with the food and less tourists around. It's also convenient to take a subway and get to touristic sides. We cannot argue the fact that English is lingua fr… more

It's an ideal place to stay if you are there to visit Peking University. The rooms are spacious and clean. You can taste the local life style with the food and less tourists around. It's also convenient to take a subway and get to touristic sides. We cannot argue the fact that English is lingua franca however, It is weird to expect everyone to speak it. As long as you are open to communication you will find a way of understanding each other. Yes, not every staff speaks English but there's always someone at the front desk who could help you and try to understand what you need. Overall, I enjoyed my stay and recommend this hotel.

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“Near the University of Beijing and reasonably close to Subway Stations.”

I think this hotel is a good choice for someone who plans to visit the campus nearby. Many universities are located in the area, not just the University of Beijing. There are a couple of subway stations at walking distance from the hotel, which is good too, though it can take around 10-15 minutes t… more

I think this hotel is a good choice for someone who plans to visit the campus nearby. Many universities are located in the area, not just the University of Beijing. There are a couple of subway stations at walking distance from the hotel, which is good too, though it can take around 10-15 minutes to get there. Distances in China are really long. The rooms at the hotel are spacious and quiet, and room service is usually done in the morning, which I found convenient. The hotel has three different restaurants, which is good because there are very few other places to eat in the immediate vicinity. Staff at the lobby make an effort to speak English though they are not really fluent, but that may be a difficulty in many other hotels in China.

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“Convenient if you wish to be close too Beijing or Tsinghua university”

No lake to view despite its name. Room was too hot, could not adjust temperature and told to open windows, not ideal during smoggy days in Beijing. What a waste of energy which only contributes to greater pollution! Only one restaurant open for lunch. Staff was friendly, they tried their best in … more

No lake to view despite its name. Room was too hot, could not adjust temperature and told to open windows, not ideal during smoggy days in Beijing. What a waste of energy which only contributes to greater pollution! Only one restaurant open for lunch. Staff was friendly, they tried their best in the circumstances.

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