Grand Mercure Beijing Central, BeijingGrand Mercure Beijing Central in Beijing, China has a corrected score of 3.1 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 142 of 217 hotels we score in Beijing. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.1 before correction: Booking.com 3.3, Tripadvisor 3.2, Google 3.3, Agoda 2.6. Rooms from about $106 a night (cached, not a live quote).Grand Mercure Beijing Central is a four-star hotel situated in the Xicheng District. It sits near the Financial Street business area and is within walking distance of Tian'anmen Square and the Forbidden City. The property contains 290 rooms with city views and includes two on-site restaurants, a café, and a lobby lounge. For wellness, guests can use the fitness centre, indoor swimming pool, sauna, and hot tub. The hotel is located near two subway stations for easy transit access. It serves business travellers and tourists looking for a central base. Some guests have noted that certain hotel facilities appear aged.What stands out

Near two subway stations

On-site swimming pool and sauna

Walking distance to major landmarks

Free parking and Wi-Fi

Watch out for

Some facilities show age

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