East Gate Plaza

This has proved to be the perfect home for us during our stay in Beijing. First, the location is great - you are centrally placed for getting around and you feel like you live in China as the minute you hit the street, there are small shops and lots of restaurants as well as local people. However, there are the more 'western' style shops in the mall under the property for emergency provisions. Very well located for subway and bus transportation - and taxis of course. Also short walk to Dongzhimen for the airport express train. The flats are light, airy and modern with all the appliances you need. Bear in mind that the smaller (two bed) flats have the worst outlooks (north and east) and that you may get a three-bed flat for the same price on a lower floor with much better views and light. Even though close to the second ring road, the flat is very quiet. The property is superbly managed. Everything seems to work very smoothly. Minutes after a fault in the flat is reported, an engineer is on hand to fix it. Once weekly cleaning is included in the rent. The staff at the front desk and the doormen are all polite, efficient and friendly. Their English is good enough to deal with all matters. The pool and gym (also included in the rent) are a further bonus and are not too busy.