I specially took two days to escape from the hustle and bustle of the city in Mentougou this time. I chose Beijing Dragon Spring Hotel, which is a long-standing garden style resort hotel in western Beijing. Originally, I just wanted to find a place to avoid the hustle and bustle of the city, but after staying for two nights, I truly felt it. It hides the core relaxation and comfort of vacation accommodation in every detail.
I booked a garden view king size bed room. When checking in, the front desk learned that I was here to relax and unwind. They specially arranged a low area quiet room facing the inner lake, avoiding the side close to the main road. They also reminded me that it was cool by the lake at night and reminded me to close the terrace door. At the moment of opening the door, the tiredness of the journey disappeared: the space of 35 square meters was bright and transparent, the warm log decoration had no redundant fancy decoration, the whole french window was facing the Chinese garden of the hotel, the rockery, weeping willows and the koi on the lake could be seen from all sides, sitting on the leisure chair beside the window, making a cup of hot tea with you, and you could quietly watch the clouds floating on the lake without going out. The experience of bedding far exceeded expectations, with a moderately soft and hard mattress that provided ample support. After staying up all night, I fell into a deep sleep shortly after lying down, without insomnia for two consecutive nights. After waking up, I didn't feel the same tightness as in a hotel in the city, and my whole body was relaxed and stretched.
The details of the room are filled with the care of an old hotel, and the sound insulation throughout the room is particularly solid. Even if there are many family guests in the hotel on weekends, there is no noise at all after closing the windows. The peaceful environment is particularly suitable for rest and relaxation. The bathroom area has undergone a complete separation of dry and wet areas, with hot water flowing out quickly and almost without waiting. The water pressure is stable and sufficient, and taking a hot shower after strolling in the garden instantly relieves the chill all over the body. There are no flaws in the hygiene details, and the corners of wooden furniture and the gaps between ceramic tiles in the bathroom are wiped clean. Even the leisure countertop by the window cannot find any floating dust, making living particularly comfortable. The hotel also prepared free local mountain spring water in the room, and the brewed tea has a refreshing taste, adding a hint of sweetness compared to ordinary purified water.
The most surprising thing is the hotel's supporting experience, where a separate leisure tea table is reserved in the room, so you can sit down with friends and chat for an afternoon without feeling cramped. The hotel's own garden trail is particularly comfortable to walk on, without having to go far to find attractions. After dinner, take a slow walk along the lake, and the evening breeze will be wrapped in the fragrance of plants and trees, so all the troubles can be temporarily forgotten. The hotel's hot spring pool is well maintained, and after strolling in the mountains and soaking for half an hour, the tightness in the shoulders and neck instantly dissipated. The types of breakfast give consideration to both northern and southern tastes. The freshly cooked Congee, steamed cake, and fresh local wild vegetables are full of homely taste.
As a well-established resort hotel in western Beijing that has been deeply cultivated for many years, Beijing Dragon Spring Hotel does not pile up flashy and impractical internet famous facilities, but has achieved the ultimate comfort and sense of security that are the core of accommodation. After staying for two days without any unpleasant incidents, this experience of hiding and resting in the garden is the most rare healing feeling in a short trip to the outskirts of Beijing. Next time I come to Mentougou to relax, I will definitely choose here without hesitation.Show more