Langfang International Hotel

Perfectly acceptable Hotel, but doesn't live up to any 5 star pretensions. A bit dated now, but no hesitation to stay there again. It was also perfectly located for my Business Meeting. There is a pool where a swim cap is compulsory. Available to purchase. Not a luxury spa, but good to get some lengths in. It's 50mtr pool.

I'm guessing that this is the best hotel in the Langfang area and, let's remember, you're in Mainland, so keep your expectations low unless you're in an international chain. Good: Room's nice, good linens, great shower (with handheld sprayer) & tub, lots of bottles of water, breakfast ok. I like that they stay out of the room if you have the "do not disturb" sign up (somewhat unusual for Asia). For China, the room lighting is pretty good. Usually they like to keep you in the dark. There's a pool and gym. Bad: TV's a joke, internet barely works (even hard wired) and they block way too many sites, shower shelfs about 6" X 3", limited English spoken, restaurant situation not great for a single person except perhaps buffet, nothing much around outside the hotel. No sauna. Odd: If you have a guest and they want to use the toilet, you can look right through a big window that has only a translucent pull down screen to cover it. The fact there is a side "A" and side "B" to the hotel with 2 check-in desks, concierges, etc. Not sure why they do this. As an aside, don't come to Hebei unless you must for some business purpose. The air is unbreathable. I've been here about 30 hours and I can't clear my lungs. I've got a very metallic taste in my mouth and my eyes burn. Half the population is clearing their throats or coughing every few minutes. It's tragic to see little schoolkids wandering around breathing this carcinogenic air.

Probably the best place in town for business traveler. It has all the facilities and is centrally located. Only slight inconvenience is a rather less number of English speaking staff but they always manage to find someone who does.