we like very much exclusive and boutique hotels and because we heard a lot about this hotel we decided to spend one night there. is for sure a very special experience, but particualary if you love contemporary architecture and secluded places. the hotel is 1,30 hours by car from beijin, and is a group of diffent villas, done few years... more

We went for a Saturday night escape from Beijing, where we live, on the recommendation of friends and reviews. Whilst the location and design were great, the hotel just didn't quite live up to expectations, especially for the price (2000 RMB for the night plus 15% charge added to everything). We were lucky to get a room in a house... more

The Commune is an enclosed estate of 2 dozen (or more) houses surrounding a main building. Each house has a few bedrooms w/baths, your hotel rooms. The estate is set on the side of a mountain next to the Great Wall. Access to the Wall is by an extremely narrow dirt path through trees and rocks. The path is almost... more

After reading the previous review we were a little apprehensive about proceeding with our may weekend booking at the commune but despite the pouring rain the day we arrived, overall we had a really enjoyable time at the Commune. The senior management all make an effort to talk to you and help you out with queries etc. Only after we... more

This is a hard review to write, as I wanted to love the place. And the senior management are clearly so keen to make it all work. However, it was a good way from what we expected. Will list the issues, then you can decide if these would concern you. General Ambience and rooms - although the natural scenery was... more

I stayed at the Commune for one night after arriving into China. We decided to head there straight from the airport (the hotel arranged for transfer in an Audi A6). This is definitely a great place to relax after a long flight and walk around a portion of the Great Wall w/o all the tourists (the hotel owns a private... more

Stayed in the red cantilever house with a couple of friends, which was fantastic. The individual rooms were cozy yet spacious enough for our friends with kids. It's a better stay when you have friends to share the house with. The spa is somewhat pricey by local standards but well worth the visit. Dining options are limited if you intend... more

This place is fantastic because of its private access to the Great Wall. We spent three hours on the Wall taking it all in, and during that time only encountered a handful of fellow hotel guests! The hotel itself is nicely spead out across the huge grounds. We liked the modern designs, but this is subjective. Rooms are clean and... more

I stayed at the Commune by the Great Wall, only for one night. The setting is wonderful - it is so peaceful compared to many other places you might go in China. In autumn the valley was beautiful and I scrabbled up the hill to their own private bit of the great wall to be on my own as the... more