Holiday Inn Beijing Focus Square by IHG

Tucked in Chaoyang, Holiday Inn Beijing Focus Square by IHG has quietly become one of the more interesting upscale property options in Beijing. What gives the place its edge is the address itself: in a quieter stretch of the city, well outside the tourist crush, a detail that consistently shows up in what guests write…

Tucked in Chaoyang, Holiday Inn Beijing Focus Square by IHG has quietly become one of the more interesting upscale property options in Beijing. What gives the place its edge is the address itself: in a quieter stretch of the city, well outside the tourist crush, a detail that consistently shows up in what guests write afterwards. Expect polished rooms with on-site parking, an in-house restaurant and reliable wi-fi, practical details that keep showing up in consistently flattering comfort feedback. There's a particular atmosphere to the place, neither overdesigned nor neglected. With around 460 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. Expect to pay something in the region of €60 a night, a fair-value entry on the board, especially when stacked against nearby alternatives. Stack Holiday Inn Beijing Focus Square by IHG against the better-known names in Beijing and the trade-offs become genuinely interesting.