Lets start my analysis. I know, I should be
enjoying my vacation and not think about "work related" things, but I just can’t
help it. As I´ve been working with customer service since I was 14 years old,
and today working at the Front desk at several hotels, it just comes naturally
that I notice certain things.
I´m good when it comes to reading maps, but this hostel was definitely a challenge to find. I asked for directions from many locals, but there was definitely a language barrier or they did´t know about the address/hostel. But luckily I found it, The Three Legged Frog, and could check in. I didn´t get a warm welcome, not a smile just a rude “PASSPORT”. Also during my stay whenever having contact with the guy at the front desk, he didn´t seem happy to help. He was busy with watching some Chinese dramas I guess. Well I didn´t come to Beijing to become besties with the guy at the front desk so that´s just something that I have to ignore. I had to pay 100 yuan as a deposit, which seems to be a normal thing here. On my last day when I left the hostel, the women working was very helpful and friendly!
I received my key and went straight to my room. The room itself was OK, I´ve seen worse. The room is a shared dorm with space for six men or women. During my time the room has been freezing cold but luckily there is a heater/AC, and even hot water in the shower. The lockers were adorable and all little signs in the room and around the hostel are marked with a frog. The best part is definitely the courtyard. At the moment it is a bit chilly to spend time there, but I can imagine how cozy is can be during the summer.
In general I must say that the location of the hostel is excellent, since it´s nearby many main attractions in Beijing such as Tian´anmen Square and the Forbidden City. The Legation Quarter is also a few hundred meters away and so is the Dashilan Shopping Street. The hostel is nearby the Qianmen Station, located on subway line 2. There are many main attractions located on line 2, and also the transfer station to the Airport Express. The location of the hostel couldn´t have been better. Although the location is great, taxi drivers won't know where it is, so I suggest that you try to show the driver the address, and If he doesn´t know where it is, just advice him to leave you ate Qianmen Station and walk from there.
I´m good when it comes to reading maps, but this hostel was definitely a challenge to find. I asked for directions from many locals, but there was definitely a language barrier or they did´t know about the address/hostel. But luckily I found it, The Three Legged Frog, and could check in. I didn´t get a warm welcome, not a smile just a rude “PASSPORT”. Also during my stay whenever having contact with the guy at the front desk, he didn´t seem happy to help. He was busy with watching some Chinese dramas I guess. Well I didn´t come to Beijing to become besties with the guy at the front desk so that´s just something that I have to ignore. I had to pay 100 yuan as a deposit, which seems to be a normal thing here. On my last day when I left the hostel, the women working was very helpful and friendly!
I received my key and went straight to my room. The room itself was OK, I´ve seen worse. The room is a shared dorm with space for six men or women. During my time the room has been freezing cold but luckily there is a heater/AC, and even hot water in the shower. The lockers were adorable and all little signs in the room and around the hostel are marked with a frog. The best part is definitely the courtyard. At the moment it is a bit chilly to spend time there, but I can imagine how cozy is can be during the summer.
In general I must say that the location of the hostel is excellent, since it´s nearby many main attractions in Beijing such as Tian´anmen Square and the Forbidden City. The Legation Quarter is also a few hundred meters away and so is the Dashilan Shopping Street. The hostel is nearby the Qianmen Station, located on subway line 2. There are many main attractions located on line 2, and also the transfer station to the Airport Express. The location of the hostel couldn´t have been better. Although the location is great, taxi drivers won't know where it is, so I suggest that you try to show the driver the address, and If he doesn´t know where it is, just advice him to leave you ate Qianmen Station and walk from there.
If I would ever come back to Beijing, I could see myself coming back to this hostel, or at least chose a hostel in this area. The Three Legged Frog is located furthest away from the main street, so I might choose a hotel closer to the station next time. In general I´m satisfied with my stay. It´s been easy to get new friend, especially when travelling alone. Here are some photos!
The last picture is amazing and I want all of you to remember the last 2: Please DON´T flush your Hopes and Dreams!
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