Holiday Inn Beijing Deshengmen by IHG

Holiday Inn Beijing Deshengmen by IHG sits in Xicheng, one of those discreet four-star additions that travellers tend to bookmark before the rest of the city catches on. Geographically speaking it's set away from the busiest corners of Beijing, and the modest location rating in guest reviews backs that up. Rooms feel…

Holiday Inn Beijing Deshengmen by IHG sits in Xicheng, one of those discreet four-star additions that travellers tend to bookmark before the rest of the city catches on. Geographically speaking it's set away from the busiest corners of Beijing, and the modest location rating in guest reviews backs that up. Rooms feel well-appointed; the touches travellers mention most are an in-house restaurant, a small spa and reliable wi-fi, and the comfort feedback has been consistently flattering. With around 400 reviews on the books and a strong average, the reception from guests does most of the talking here. Reputation has held up across enough stays to mean something. Recent rates have been hovering around €61 a night, which lands as a fair-value option for the city. It's the kind of Beijing property that rewards a careful comparison, the spec sheet doesn't quite capture what makes it tick.