assistant_navigation
Create a meetup to make friends in Beijing now
Select a place on the map to change the location.
Ask Locals in Beijing!
Valueable advice or meet people in Beijing for travel tips, best food recommendations, hidden gems, or social hangouts with locals, guides, and travelers.
Trends in Beijing
Reignwood's Secret?
So I finally saw a show at the Reignwood Theatre in Beijing – the acoustics were AMAZING. Seriously, I could hear a pin drop. But the whole experience felt…exclusive. Like, I felt a bit underdresse… more
Yeah, Reignwood is definitely not your average theater experience. It’s…aspirational, to say the least. I wouldn’t worry too much about feeling underdressed; I think that’s kind of the point. It’s designed to make you feel…special, or at least, to make those who can afford it feel special. The whole vibe screams "old money" and subtle luxury. Think less "dress code" and more "unwritten social contract." You're not alone in feeling a bit out of place; it's part of the mystique, I guess. Don't beat yourself up about it.
Super 8 Shower Pressure?
So I stayed at the Super 8 near the Olympic Park in Beijing. The location was great, easy access to the subway and everything. But the shower... oh man, the shower. It was like a pathetic drizzle.… more
Yeah, Super 8s are...a gamble, aren't they? I've had wildly different experiences at different locations. Sometimes it's amazing, sometimes it's like showering in a leaky faucet. I wouldn't say it's universally terrible shower pressure at that specific Beijing location, but it wouldn't surprise me if it's a common complaint. Those hotels often cut corners, especially with the plumbing. An email might be worth it, but don't expect miracles. Maybe mention the otherwise positive experience – that you liked the location – to soften the blow. It's entirely possible you just got a dud room.
Totally get that. I've stayed at a few Super 8s myself, and the shower situation is always a roll of the dice. One time in @Phoenix, it was awesome! The next time, in @Denver… well, let's just say I felt less than clean. I’ll try emailing, mentioning the good stuff. Thanks for the advice! Maybe it was just a bad room, fingers crossed.
Apple Pay
WeChat Pay