This quarter, I came to Haidian, Beijing to coordinate with the project. Previously, I always chose chain business hotels with limited space around Zhongguancun. This time, I was recommended by my peers to stay at Ariva Beijing West Hotel & Serviced Apartments for five consecutive nights, which directly refreshed my understanding of business accommodation in Beijing - there was no need to fuss during rush hour, work and life were balanced, and even the fatigue of business trips was reduced by half.
Its location is just the right fit for Haidian business people. It is in the core area of Haidian South Road. You can walk 10 minutes to Zhongguancun subway station. Surrounded by Internet Industrial Park, universities and research institutes, you can go to Byte, Baidu and other big factories to talk about things. You can get there by taxi within 15 minutes, completely avoiding the most congested section of Zhongguancun in the morning peak. On my first day at the project review meeting at 9am, I didn't have to go out an hour in advance to grab a car. I could leisurely finish breakfast and wander around, and I could also organize materials at the venue half an hour in advance. The hotel also provides free business printing services. If you need to bring a project report the next day, you can send it to the front desk the night before and pick it up directly when you go out, without having to search for printing shops around at night.
The one bedroom serviced apartment I booked completely hit all the pain points of business travelers: it reserved a 1.4-meter-wide independent office area, with the Ethernet interface buried directly under the desktop, so there was no need to pull the charging cables all over the floor. I held a cross-border video conference for three nights in a row, and the internet speed was stable throughout the entire process without dropping a single cable. The room has been divided into dynamic and static zones, with soft partitions separating the office area from the bedroom. Even if I stay up late and switch on the desk lamp, it will not affect my subsequent sleep. The wardrobe is equipped with a hanging iron as standard, which can iron wrinkled suits straight in the first 5 minutes of meeting customers, without having to spend extra money on a dry cleaner. The most surprising thing is the open style small kitchen, which is equipped with a double door refrigerator, induction cooker, and microwave. It eliminates the need to eat takeout all night long when rushing for projects. Instead, it is much more comfortable to eat hot and light meals and cook a bowl of noodles, which is much more comfortable than eating heavy oil and salt business meals.
The business facilities of the hotel completely exceeded expectations. As the second most popular and high-quality hotel in Wanquan River, its shared business area allows free reservation of small meeting rooms. I had to discuss the project plan with three colleagues at the last minute, so there was no need to find an outside caf é. You could use it downstairs, and the projection and whiteboard were all equipped. The executive lounge is located on a high floor, quiet and not noisy. It is particularly convenient to find a place to handle emails and answer private calls. The 24-hour front desk is always available to respond to requests. I need to make up a contract after 1am, call the staff, and it will be processed in 5 minutes.
On a busy evening, it takes only 15 minutes to walk to Haidian Park and 20 minutes to walk around the lake, relieving all the fatigue of the day's work. The surrounding area downstairs is filled with chain convenience stores and local restaurants, allowing you to enjoy home cooked meals without having to travel far, which directly reduces the cost of business trips.
I used to think that coming to Haidian, Beijing for business trips could only make ends meet, but this time after staying at Ariva Beijing West Hotel & Serviced Apartments, I realized that choosing the right place to stay can relax a lot even during business trips. Next time I come to stay in Zhongguancun, I will definitely lock up this hotel directly.Show more