For the reason that charges have been fairly cheap, and since I might eat on the resort for “free” due to the FHR profit, I splurged just a little and booked a St. Regis Suite for the US equal of about $300. I additionally checked the room class sorts and located that the following class of suite was an Ambassador Suite.
(ATB High Tip: all the time know the kind of room you’d wish to improve to and don’t be afraid to ask for it if it’s a part of your resort/standing advantages)
The resort costs manner an excessive amount of for an airport switch so I made a decision to danger a taxi. Dangerous choice. I knew the subway station close to the resort and, as soon as I decided we have been in not less than the best space, simply paid the motive force and acquired out in the midst of the street throughout a cease gentle. After about half-hour I discovered the St. Regis. I’d have most popular to make use of the resort’s automobile service nevertheless it was simply too costly for me (I choose bizarre issues to be low-cost about). The check-in course of was fast and simple and I used to be completely satisfied to seek out out that they had upgraded me to an Ambassador Suite with out me even having to ask!
Ambassador Suite
I walked by the door of my suite and was instantly proud of my choice to splurge just a little.
Entryway, Ambassador Suite
Off the entryway was a half rest room.
Half rest room, Ambassador Suite
The room was in a C-shape with a front room, eating/workplace space, and bed room with a cushty king-sized mattress. The views exterior have been good however nothing extremely epic (the resort is within the embassy space of Beijing).
The lounge space was very good with a big TV, comfy couches, and a minibar among the many cabinetry.
Lounge, Ambassador Suite
The lounge led to the eating/workplace space. There was a welcome amenity of snacks ready for me on the eating desk.
Eating/workplace space
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- Welcome snacks (chocolate)
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- Welcome snacks (fruit tart)
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- Welcome snacks (little oranges)
The bed room was very good, with a cushty king-sized mattress and one other TV. The views exterior have been once more very good and I favored how the home windows might open a bit in case you wished to get some contemporary air.
Bed room, Ambassador Suite
Bed room, Ambassador Suite
(word the opposite resort within the window that does a superb job of branding!)
Bed room, Ambassador Suite
The toilet was very good with a bath and separate bathe and had two AMAZING options: a TV within the mirror (much like the St. Regis Abu Dhabi) and a Japanese-style bathroom seat!
(image can be added later as we speak, sorry!)
I had large plans to stroll over to Tiananmen Sq. and see the sights just a little bit however sadly this was the second night time of my journey, when the jet lag of the flight to Asia often hits me like a ton of bricks. I by chance fell asleep! But it surely was irrespective of, the mattress was comfortable and I acquired a terrific night time’s sleep, which I would wish for my journey to the Nice Wall of China the following day.
Room Service for Breakfast
What I had initially deliberate was to separate my $100 meals/beverage credit score between dinner and breakfast, however I fell asleep, which meant I wanted to make use of all of it on breakfast! I’m truly not a lot of a breakfast particular person so this was sort of a problem and I ended up solely utilizing about $80 between the steak and eggs, french toast, and a glass of glowing wine (they have been out of champagne). I assume there was a fruit plate, bread basket, and low too now that I give it some thought!
Steak and eggs, Ambassador Suite
Tried to do the “pouring the syrup on the french toast” shot right here
Fruit plate, Ambassador Suite
Glowing wine, Ambassador Suite
Last Ideas
Every little thing was great on the St. Regis. I’ve nonetheless by no means taken benefit of the St. Regis butler service (the place they are going to unpack or repack your issues for you or draw you a shower, stuff like that) simply because I don’t suppose I’d be comfy asking somebody to do this, nevertheless it was a really nicely-decorated room, the room service was nice, and the resort amenities have been lovely (though they requested me to not take photos within the foyer with my tripod, boo).
Whereas I want their automobile service was cheaper I assume I perceive why it’s so costly: as a result of Beijing taxis are so horrible and the St. Regis is a luxurious property. If I’m sincere I’d admit I’d most likely simply pay it subsequent time as an alternative of coping with the confusion, so joke’s on me I assume!
All in all it was a terrific (albeit brief) keep on the St. Regis in Beijing.
