In the bustling heart of Beijing, encounter the exquisite residence of Yifei

To sum up my overall impression in one word: amazing. From start to finish, I never felt like I was staying at a hotel; it felt more like attending a serious bilateral conference. From the moment I arrived at the hotel entrance, everything was unusual. The low and square building exterior didn’t look like a hotel, more like a grand hall, exuding solemnity and dignity. Upon entering the lobby, directly opposite was a Korean restaurant resembling a grand mansion, with signs indicating to go upstairs. So I passed by a wine shop, then a prominently decorated Beijing-style restaurant, and then took the elevator where the marble floor was engraved with the four Chinese characters "Chinese Club." Exiting the elevator on the second floor, the ceiling seemed quite low, making the space feel somewhat oppressive. Entering the adjacent reception hall, I finally found the real hotel lobby. Although many hotels share public areas and require elevator transfers to check in, the atmosphere here was truly different. I can’t accurately describe it in words; I recommend experiencing it yourself to understand my feelings. The corridor connecting the guest rooms was extremely spacious, quiet, and deep, making one feel uneasy. Entering the room, the first impression was a low ceiling and a cold, empty feeling. Then I was speechless—it actually had an interior window, looking directly out onto the dining hall of a restaurant on the first floor. After dinner, shadows of people outside created a strong sense of visual intrusion. The mysterious and strange atmosphere continued into breakfast time the next day. There was no restaurant; breakfast was served in the reception lobby and the adjacent bar counter. It seemed there were only two proper seating areas: one table with four chairs and another with two chairs, totaling six seats. Out of curiosity, I asked and was told that all bar stools and seats in the reception hall were available. So, wouldn’t guests waiting to check in have to squeeze onto a sofa with those eating breakfast? It was truly absurd. As for the food, it’s not worth mentioning—similar to the careless free afternoon tea arrangements in many hotel executive lounges. Yifei, a brand focused on pure business travel, has clearly overreached with this flagship branch in its home base. The interior design was created as a "Royal Club," but the actual scene was obviously inconsistent with the stunning renderings, and the overall effect of the public areas was only at a Vienna level... I must say, the front desk staff at this Yifei were really nice. During check-in, they showed concern, kindly helped pour coffee, and even prepared afternoon tea in the room. This was completely different from the cold impression I had of Yifei before. I wonder if it was because I booked a suite.