Grand Skylight Catic Hotel, Beijing
About the Hotel
Grand Skylight Catic Hotel - A 5-star hotel in Olympic Village with National Stadium views, multiple dining options, and extensive recreational facilities
This 5-star hotel in Olympic Village features 305 air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen TVs, minibars, laptop-compatible safes, and free Wi-Fi. Select accommodations offer views of Beijing National Stadium or Olympic Forest Park, with some rooms including separate seating areas. Grand Skylight Catic Hotel houses two restaurants: Elysee Western Restaurant serving French specialties and another offering Chinese cuisine. Recreational facilities include a fitness center with professional trainers, spa, massage services, steam room, hot tub, game room, and billiards. The property provides a 24-hour reception, business center with 10764 square feet of conference space, grocery/convenience store, hair salon, and roundtrip airport shuttle. Located a 7-minute walk from Beijing National Stadium and 8 miles from the Forbidden City, the hotel is an 8-minute stroll from Olympic Sports Center Station. Guests at Grand Skylight Catic Hotel can access China National Convention Center in 1 mile and Beijing National Aquatics Center in 1 mile.
Pros
Select rooms offer direct views of Beijing National Stadium or Olympic Forest Park.
Multiple recreational facilities including a spa, fitness center with trainers, and game room.
Convenient access to Olympic Sports Center Station via an 8-minute walk.
Roundtrip airport shuttle service to Beijing International Airport, a 30-minute drive away.
24-hour room service and business center with extensive conference facilities.
Cons
The hotel's Olympic Village location may require transportation to reach central Beijing attractions.
No dedicated children's facilities or family-specific amenities mentioned in available information.
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Transportation and Accessibility
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Facilities
General
- Non-smoking property
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- Wheelchair access
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Currency exchange
- ATM/Cash machine
- Sundry/Convenience shop
- Gift/Newsstand
- Beauty salon
- Multilingual staff
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Fitness studio
Guest Parking
- Refrigerator
- Electric kettle
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Wedding services
- Newspaper service
- Bell staff/Porter
Dining
- Paid breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Coffee/Tea in lobby
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Spa & Leisure
- BBQ facilities
- Television in lobby
- Jacuzzi
Room features
- In-room safe
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Tea and coffee facilities
Bathroom
- Hair dryer
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Refrigerator
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable/ Satellite television
- AM/FM alarm clock
Location
Reviews and Ratings
The hotel had a convenient location near the Olympic stadium but had issues with room cleanliness, smelling of cigarette smoke. The dining options were exciting but the service was inconsistent. The facilities were typical but expensive, and the language barrier might be a challenge in communication.
The hotel rooms were in poor condition and badly needed an overhaul to meet the 4-star standard, with sticky floors and broken furniture; however, the location was great being near the Olympic Games area. The service was friendly but had limited English knowledge. The dining experience was satisfying and diverse. The hotel offered good value for the price.
The hotel rooms were in need of a serious overhaul to meet the 4-star standard, but they were clean and relatively quiet. The location was convenient for work and some conference centers, though not particularly exciting. The dining options were varied and enjoyable, though service could be inconsistent. The staff was helpful and accommodating, offering services like car hire and laundry help. A range of amenities like dry cleaning and airport shuttle were available, adding to the overall convenience.
My stay at the hotel was a mixed experience. While the rooms felt like a one-bedroom apartment with a mildew smell, the king size bed was comfortable. The room was equipped with a thermostat and control box which was convenient. The service provided by Hin from reception and housekeeping was decent, although there were communication difficulties. The location had its pros and cons, being far from tourist attractions but close to the Olympic Greens park. The dining experience, trying to communicate by signs, was variable but the breakfast was good value for money. The facilities were average overall.
My stay at the hotel was a mix of positives and negatives. The rooms were large and clean but definitely in need of refurbishment as they had sticky floors and broken furniture. Despite this, the cleanliness and comfort level were decent. The service was lacking in hospitality as I found the staff knocking on my door and entering the room without permission. On the upside, they did try to assist with taxi services and offer guidance based on nationality. The hotel's location was convenient for accessing the local supermarket and fast food outlets, especially for those attending the convention center or Olympic venues. However, communication barriers existed in certain areas, making it challenging. The dining experience was exciting with a variety of options, albeit at a steep price. The facilities were decent but could use some improvements.
The hotel offers large and tastefully done rooms with a king size bed, resembling a shop where items are for purchase, which may not suit everyone. The service is efficient but may come off as overly insistent on certain matters. The dining options, while varied and exciting, can be expensive. Overall, the hotel provides a decent experience with some room for improvement.