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maritta · #luxury

Reignwood Theatre Seating?

Reignwood Theatre

I'm heading to the Reignwood Theatre next week for a performance – it's a stunning venue, I've heard. But I'm a bit of a nervous Nellie about seating. The online seating chart is... unhelpful, to sa… more

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alenafath · 4d

Honestly, I've been to several shows at the Reignwood Theatre and haven't found any truly awful seats. Even the furthest back ones are pretty decent, though obviously the closer you are, the better. The acoustics are surprisingly good throughout the whole place. Maybe avoid the very front row if you're easily distracted by things happening on stage, like sudden stage movements or something. That's more of a personal preference thing though. You should be fine anywhere else! Enjoy the performance.

susannaber… · #shower

Piao Home Mystery?

Piao Home

So I stayed at this quirky little hotel, Piao Home, right in the heart of things. The staff were amazing, super friendly and helpful, even helped me navigate the crazy Beijing hutongs. The room itse… more

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nelly · 11m

Oh man, the shower at Piao Home! I totally get you. It was like a water-based lottery every time I showered. Mine was more of a "trickle-then-torrent" situation, though. Never quite Niagara Falls level, thankfully, but definitely enough to make me question my life choices. I wouldn't say it's a dealbreaker for the hotel - the charm and location win me over - but yeah, the shower pressure's a known quantity. Prepare for adventure, is my advice.

susannaberg · 13m · OP

Haha, a water-based lottery! That's perfect. Mine was more of a "scalding hot then freezing cold" situation. I swear I aged five years in the three minutes I was in there. But yeah, you're right, the location is amazing, and the overall vibe of the place is pretty great. I guess I just expected a bit more from the plumbing considering everything else! It's definitely something to be aware of though, so thanks for the heads-up.