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1Hai Inn Review and Information

Beijing, China


Hostel Description:

The 1Hai Inn is a full service hostel/budget hotel in the heart of Beijing right next to the Llama Temple.

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Staff: 85%

The staff at the 1Hai Inn was very friendly and informative. Although not all of them could speak English very well, the ones that did would always make sure to jump in to help answer any questions you might have. They also did a good job of booking tours to some of the more popular destinations in Beijing.

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Location: 85%

The 1Hai Inn has a pretty decent location, being very close to a metro stop and one of Beijing's more popular sights, the Llama Temple. Besides that, the 1Hai Inn is very close to a couple markets, many inexpensive restaurants and even a small park.

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How Clean is it?: 85%

The 1Hai Inn was a very clean place. It was cleaned daily, and the furniture was for the most part very modern and new.

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Any Character?: 90%

The 1Hai Inn has a great amount of character being a typical Chinese house in a hutong alley with a large courtyard and authentic architecture.

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How Fun was it?: 85%

The 1Hai Inn was a decently fun place with its common room, bar/restaurant with huge plasma screen TV with a video game system hooked up to it, free internet, tours that you could book and friendly staff.

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Facilities: 90%

The 1Hai Inn had dorms, doubles, twins, bar, restaurant, tour desk, 24 hour reception, free internet, free Wi-Fi, secure entry, snacks for sale, drinks for sale, books for sale, free lockers, free towel hire and board games.

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Value for your Money: 85%

The 1Hai Inn was of decent value, not being overly priced.

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Bar:

They had a bar with restaurant that shut down at midnight.

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Internet:

They had two computers with free internet along with free Wi-Fi.

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Food:

They had a restaurant with mediocre food at inflated prices.

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The Extra Good:

The beds in the 1Hai Inn were extremely roomy and comfortable. Some of the comfiest beds I have ever stayed in at a hostel.

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The Extra Bad:

The bathroom in my dorm room was giving off a very bad smell.

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Final Thoughts:

I really enjoyed my time at the 1Hai Inn. The staff was friendly, the location was good and they had everything I could want from a hostel: plenty of information, free Wi-Fi and bottled water for sale.

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Would I Stay There Again?:

Yes.

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