Clean room, great location, service was good, and room was reasonably priced. We took a room without a window but with breakfast included. It was a good trade off as we spent little time in the room and their breakfast was a good start to the day. Room was quiet and only time we wouldn't have minded having a window... more

We went to Beijing in April/May of 2008 and stayed at the ShaTan for a few nights. The service was excellent!!!! Sunny and Margaret were so accomodating we wanted to take them home! The room was nice considering the great price we got. The bed was firm but that seems to be the case in many Chinese hotels. The only... more

This is not a 4 or 5 star hotel, HOWEVER what it lacks in quality it more than makes up for in location. You can walk to the Forbidden City and surrounding venues. There are stores and restaurants and atm nearby. The rooms were showing a little wear, but they were clean. You do get some street noise (construction going... more

The Sha Tan Hotel in Beijing was well worth the price paid -- the location was excellent, and the service was top-notch. The front desk spoke perfect English, and the rooms were comfortable. The hotel itself is a short-walk from the Forbidden City, and pretty close to Tiananmen Square as well, as well as several very nice restaurants (though I'd... more

This was my 3rd visit to ShaTan Hotel! And I was coming home!! The people, the street, the restaurants, It was all like coming home! I am sure when i come to Chine in 2009 im coming "home" again!!!!!! more

3 of us stayed 5 nites at the shatan. the staff were helpful & the brekky quite good. Approx 5-10mins walk from northern gate of forbidden city, in a little local street. Was interesting for all to walk within this street. would definitely recommend to travellers for budget and location. ($327AUD with brekky for 3) more

Loved this hotel, mainly for the location on an interesting Chinese street, very close to the Forbidden City and other tourist sites (although it is quite a walk to the nearest subway station). Reception staff are friendly and speak English fairly well. The rooms are of a good standard for the price. Breakfast hours are a bit restricted (7am -... more

Our group of 15 students and teachers stayed at the Beijing Shatan from March 16 to March 21, 2008. I booked the Beijing Shatan because it was located on a hutong only a short walk from the back exit of the Forbidden City. The hotel turned out to be an excellent choice! The staff were friendly, efficient, spoke English and... more

We stayed at Beijing Shatan for six nights, April 5-10, 2008. We booked the room on the internet and paid 488 CNY per night for a second-floor room with a double bed, and a large window overlooking the street. When we arrived, we were told that our rate included only one breakfast, and we would have to pay if we... more