Hotels in China for 2 adults + 2 children

We are travelling to several destinations in China during May. We have two children aged 6 and 11 and would like to share one room - but almost all rooms have a maximum of three pax. We don%26#39;t mind rollaway beds, a couch or just a mattress for the boys. Will this really be a problem once we get there? If so, would it be easier to solve with cheaper or more expensive hotels? I would be grateful for any advice or recommendations for Beijing (Kapok looks great but not sure if two kids are OK), Xian (is there somewhere nicer than the Bell and Drum Tower but not so flash as the Sofitel?) and Chengdu. Thank you so much everyone for your posts - they are so informative.

Susan

Hotels in China for 2 adults + 2 children

Easiest if you go for hostels or serviced apartments, I think.

For Xi%26#39;an try perhaps the Mercure or Grand Mercure.

For Chengdu try Enjoyable Stars Hotel, Flowers Hotel, Jinli Home Hotel or Jinli Inn.

Hotels in China for 2 adults + 2 children

Thanks for your quick reply Ellyse,

Can you recommend any good serviced apartments in Beijing (or elsewhere)? How could I check if the hotels you recommended for Xian and Chengdu will be Ok with two children? In general, is it best to book in advance or is May not too busy?

Thanks again, I often read your posts and find them very useful and informative.

Usually if they can add beds till the amount that you need then they will be ok having that amount of occupants in the room. :P Sorry, I know that%26#39;s not a very good way to put it.

Thanks for the compliments, I do my best. :)

Thanks Ellyse,

That makes perfect sense (that they would add beds) and that is what I was hoping to hear. Have a great day!

PS Thanks for the Grand Mercure tip, it looks perfect.

PPS Do we need to book hotels in advance in May?

I just got back from China and stayed for a couple of nights at the Bamboo Garden in Beijing. It is within walking distance of the Bell and Drum Tower and I thought it was very nice. Not sure if there are extra large rooms

Thanks very much for that tip - I will check it out.

In Beijing my family of four stayed in a room with two queen-sized beds at the 365 Inn, a hostel about 10 minutes walk south of Tiananmen Square. Please pm me for furter details.

Hi there,

thanks for that info, I%26#39;m getting close to making a decision, so yes details of that hostel would be appreciated - also did you go to Chengdu or Xian - and did you find any other places that suited a family of four?

Thanks so much.

strongly recommendation (beijing)

Regent is a good choice (room, service etc), easy to move around and have lots of restaurants%26#39; nearby.

For family travel, Lee Garden Service Apartment (also in Wangfujing locality) is worth considering,

since it%26#39;s apartments comes in several bedrooms%26#39; combinations.

lennon

We did indeed go to Xi%26#39;an as well where we stayed all four in a similar room at the Wenyuan hotel. www.wenyuan-hotel.com.cn email: wenyuan@wenyuan-hotel.com.cn

The 365 Inn in Beijing can be reached at: china365inn@gmail.cn you can see more about it here: www.365inn.com.cn/qianmen/english/index.html