Beijing Hotel Nuo Forbidden City occupies one of the most storied addresses in the capital, at 33 Chang An Avenue, in a building dating from 1917. That gives it a sense of history that newer towers cannot match, and the position is exceptional: Tiananmen Square is a six-minute walk, the Forbidden City about seventeen minutes, Qianmen Street about fourteen and Wangfujing street about twelve. The hotel has 216 rooms over seven floors, a guest rating of 9.0 from about 1,000 reviews, an indoor pool, a gym, two restaurants, a bar and a cafe. It sits at the more affordable end of the five-star spectrum, which makes it a strong choice for first-time visitors who want to walk to the major sights and stay in a building with some history.
Location and getting around
Wangfujing metro station is three minutes on foot, and Tian'anmen East station is about eleven minutes, so the whole of central Beijing is easy to reach by train. The walk to Tiananmen Square and onward to the Forbidden City is simple, and Beijing Railway Station is about seven minutes by car. Airport journeys take roughly 43 minutes by road.
Rooms and facilities
The hotel has 216 rooms over seven floors, an indoor pool open in the daytime and evening, a gym, two restaurants, a bar and a cafe, plus a conference centre. A buffet breakfast is served from early morning for a fee, and children five and under eat free. Parking details are not listed, so ask the hotel if you are driving, and note that rollaway beds are available for a fee.
Who it suits
First-time visitors, history lovers and couples who prefer to walk. Good to know: check-in starts mid-afternoon, early check-in costs a fee and depends on availability, check-out is before noon, pets and service animals are not allowed, the minimum check-in age is 18, and free cancellation is offered on selected rates. Expect a classic hotel feel rather than ultra-modern design.
Why stay here
- ✓Indoor pool
- ✓Fitness centre
- ✓Two on-site restaurants
- ✓Bar and lounge
- ✓Cafe
- ✓Conference centre
- ✓Wangfujing metro station 3 minutes on foot
- ✓Building dating from 1917
Good questions
How far is Hotel Nuo from Tiananmen Square?+
About a six-minute walk. The Forbidden City is roughly seventeen minutes on foot and Wangfujing street about twelve.
Is Hotel Nuo near the metro?+
Yes. Wangfujing metro station is about three minutes on foot, and Tian'anmen East station is about eleven minutes.
Does Beijing Hotel Nuo have a pool?+
Yes, it has an indoor pool, along with a gym, two restaurants, a bar and a cafe.
