Stayed at Mercure Hotel in Xidan for 3 nights. (end march)
Positive :
+ Absolutely no questions asked about 'visitors'
The rules say it's not allowed after 11 pm, but none of the staff could be bothered to even look up from whatever they were reading. No matter how cute her skirt was.
+ Location
About as good as it gets. Walking distance from frobidden city.
Near some big shopping malls (one of my favorite hunting grounds)
+ Price, Room
Honest price for a nice and clean room with a comfortable bed.
Minus
-the hotelbar is as dead as it can be. Just some (retired?) tourists drinking tea.
-internet access is at an extra charge
Didn't try the hotel massage service, so can't comment on that one.
I keep the namecard of this hotel for next time
/bow
Walker