Grand Kingtown Hotel — a large city hotel on the east side of South Square of Beijing West Railway Station, in the Fengtai district. It’s about 300 meters from the station, roughly five minutes’ walk, and the entire logic of the hotel revolves around this fact. If you are arriving in Beijing by high-speed train from the south or west of the country, you don’t need to travel into the center with your luggage: exit the station building, walk to the hotel, leave your things. The same applies to departure: you can have breakfast at your leisure in the morning and not worry about the journey to the station eating into your time. There are 375 rooms, which means the hotel is accustomed to a flow of people: there’s a conference hall, a business center, currency exchange, and service robots that deliver items to your room. From the windows on the upper floors you can see the railway station and the distant green expanses of Lianhuachi Park. It’s convenient for a one or two-day transfer, and a good base for exploring Beijing because the metro is nearby.

Fengtai: Railway Station, Metro & Road to the Center

Beijing West Railway Station is one of the largest in Asia: it’s where trains to the south and west of China begin and end. The hotel stands right on the square, and a subway station is located nearby, which will take you to the center in twenty to thirty minutes. Tiananmen Square isn’t very far as the crow flies, and the journey will take less than an hour with a transfer. Nearby are the Military Museum, the National Theatre, and the Maliandao Tea Market, while Niu Street is home to mosques and shops selling halal food.

  • Beijing West Railway Station — a five-minute walk from the hotel.
  • Maliandao Tea Market — hundreds of stalls selling tea and tableware.
  • Military Museum of the Chinese Revolution — a large museum in a monumental building.
  • Niu Street — a Muslim quarter, mosque, and bakeries.

Traveler’s Tip: Arrive at the station early: security checks, ticket offices, and waiting for the platform take a lot of time, and the halls are huge. If you have an early train, ask to be woken up with a phone call. For lunch in the Niu Street area, expect flatbread pastries and cumin-spiced meat, and in the evening it’s nice to visit the tea market.

What’s Inside & How It Helps on Your Journey

The hotel is geared towards transit and business travelers. It features a restaurant, luggage storage, concierge services, VIP check-in/check-out, currency exchange, taxi ordering, a lobby bar, room service, and translation devices for communicating with staff. Business guests will appreciate the conference hall, business center, and secretarial services, while service robots deliver belongings to floors. Some rooms include humidifiers, which are useful during Beijing’s dry winters.

  • Restaurant and lobby bar
  • Luggage storage, VIP check-in, currency exchange
  • Business center and conference hall
  • Service robots and translation devices
  • Public parking, laundry services

Rooms

The rooms are compact: 16–25 m². There are queen-size bed rooms, twin rooms, upgraded categories, and boutique rooms with smart controls. For a transit night, this is perfectly adequate; for a longer stay, opt for the upgraded rooms.

Baths for Relaxation After Your Journey

Several room categories feature bathtubs, along with disposable liners and bath salts. This is convenient if you’ve been on a train for several hours and want to relax, and the baths are also safe for children.

Rooms

The hotel offers the following room categories:

  • Room with a queen-size bed — 24 sq m, 1 queen-size bed, view: view of the city, view of the park. In the room: shower gel, hair conditioner, shower cap, sofa, writing desk, bath, private bathroom.
  • Room with 2 single beds — 24 sq m, 2 single beds, view: view of the city, view of the park. In the room: shower gel, hair conditioner, shower cap, sofa, writing desk, bath, private bathroom.
  • Premium King Bed Room (with Smart Voice Guest Control System + Smart Toilet) — 16 sq m, 1 double bed, view: view of the city. In the room: shower gel, hair conditioner, shower cap, private bathroom, hair dryer, slippers, bottled water.
  • Deluxe Twin Room — 25 sq m, 2 single beds, view: view of the city. In the room: shower gel, hair conditioner, shower cap, private bathroom, hair dryer, shower, slippers.
  • Upgraded double room — 20 m², 1 queen-size bed, view: view of the city, view of the park. In the room: shower gel, hair conditioner, shower cap, private bathroom, hair dryer, shower, slippers.
  • Business room with two beds — 28 m², 2 single beds, view: view of the city, view of the park. In the room: shower gel, hair conditioner, shower cap, sofa, private bathroom, hair dryer, shower.
  • A room with a queen-size bed — 23 m², 1 queen-size bed, view: view of the city, view of the park. In the room: shower gel, hair conditioner, shower cap, sofa, private bathroom, hair dryer, shower.
  • Family Twin Room (Themed + Smart Voice Control System) — 25 sq m, 2 single beds, view: view of the city. In the room: shower gel, hair conditioner, shower cap, children’s slippers, private bathroom, hair dryer, shower.

Breakfast and Beijing Cuisine Nearby

Breakfast is one of the reasons guests praise the hotel: the selection is extensive, and most travelers find something they enjoy. This is important if you have an early train and need a hearty meal.

For lunch and dinner, venture into the neighboring districts: there are plenty of establishments serving Peking duck, stir-fried noodles with sauce, and roast lamb. Niu Jie Street has halal bakeries and shops offering flatbreads, pastries, and sesame tea. If you’re short on time, there are cafes at and around the train station, but prices are higher there.

Hotel Pros & Cons

What Guests Value

  • Five-minute walk to Beijing West Railway Station and a nearby subway line.
  • Extensive breakfast selection, which guests frequently mention positively.
  • Business center, conference hall, and currency exchange all in one place.
  • Bathtubs with liners and bath salts in some room categories.
  • Views from the upper floors of the railway station and Lianhuachi Park.

Things to Be Aware Of

  • The area is a train station district and can be noisy, especially during the day.
  • It’s necessary to take the subway to reach Beijing’s tourist center.
  • Rooms are small, with some categories being as little as 16 m².
  • The hotel is large, so there may be queues during check-in times.

What Guests Typically Write

Guests most often praise the location near the train station, cleanliness, friendly staff, and breakfast. The convenient baths are also a plus. Those with complaints mention the noise of the area and the small size of the rooms.

How to Book Grand Kingtown Hotel

If peace and quiet are important to you, choose a higher-floor room away from the square. Select your dates in the “Where to Book” block and make your booking in rubles; you’ll see the payment method on the final step.