Penginapan Argyle di Beijing

Pros: 1. ~10min walk to 2 train stations (Jingtai/Puhuangyu) 2. Amazing service by front desk staff 3. Affordable room, comfortable beds, good aircon Cons: 1. Bedsheets are not cleaned/changed during housekeeping, I noticed a very minor stain on the first day and it remained until I checked out 2. No gym/fitness room. It is a small corner next to the washer and dryer but with non-functional equipment and 1 single kettlebell. Felt a bit deceived. 3. Only 2 washers and dryers for the whole hotel. It was a constant battle royale against other guests to even try to use a machine, and the dryer was so weak none of my clothes were dry after a 1h cycle in the hottest setting. 4. Do note as this is China, the toilet will clog if you toss toilet paper into the toilet bowl! 5. No cutlery provided in the room (not even a teaspoon) 6. Smells like smoke in the common rooms, no-smoking rule in lobbies/rooms not enforced. Overall it was a decent stay if you don’t spend time in the room too much and are out most of the day.

The hotel service was very warm and welcoming. We were offered a cup of hot tea upon check-in, which left a great first impression. The staff proactively informed us about the platform's promotions and our benefits. When my mom had trouble using the dryer, they responded quickly and resolved the issue promptly. Upon checkout, they gave us two fridge magnets as gifts. The hotel offers great value for money, and the overall experience was excellent. It is located right next to the National Cryptography Bureau, and there's also Yinzhao Harmony Square nearby for shopping. I would definitely consider staying at this Hotel again on my next trip to Beijing—thumbs up! Late-night milk treat: They also offer free fresh milk at night.