During our recent trip to Singapore on Air China we arrived into Beijing Airport just before 4:00 am and had an 11-hour layover.
With no desire to kill time during the wee hours of the morning we looked into nearby hotels, and found that the Hilton Beijing Capital Airport was close to the airport, offered a complementary shuttle service, and had a day-use rate that ran about 50 percent of the normal room rate.
We could have stayed in the airport and used the transit hotel, but the thought of getting out of the Airport for a few hours was hard to resist. We also did not need a visa as China has a new policy of allowing transit visits of up to 72 hours without visa.
We landed at Beijing airport at 3:50am, the airport was still quiet and we were through immigration and to the hotel by 4:30. The shuttle from the airport runs 24 hours a day.
The hotel lobby is massive.
The check-in process was speedy and we were in our room– #5029– by 5:00 am local time.
Room #5029 is an impressive 2-room suite. The entry room is a large living area with a nice desk for working, plus a half bath for guests.
The bedroom is also large is size with a very comfortable king-sized bed, and plenty of plugs near each bed-side light.
Off of the bedroom is the main bathroom, complete with a shower, and separate, free-standing tub.
We have status with Hilton which gave us access to the executive lounge. The lounge serves breakfast from 6:30am to 10:30am.
The lounge offered a full range of both Chinese and western food choices. Service was attentive and professional.
Back in the room, we both had work to handle, so the size of the room gave us plenty of space to spread out.
The decadent bathroom allowed us a much-needed reviving soak after a 15-hour flight.
The hotel lobby has some impressive artwork and the hotel was well-maintained.
This is a stunning hotel.
We would recommend the Hilton Beijing Capital Airport to others needing a hotel near the Beijing Airport.
Have you stayed in hotels near the Beijing Airport? What was your experience? Please share your thoughts in comments below.
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