When I walked into my room, my first thought was, "Was someone cooking fish?" I later realized the odor I was experiencing was sewer gas. Chinese low budget hotels are famous for having no decent gas traps in their plumbing and this place is no exception. There is no safe, no coffee pot, no clock. My toilet flush quit working and I used a waste basket full of water to flush until I contacted a maid in the morning. (repair came quickly)
Now, why I will stay here again; The rates are acceptable, the air condition was very good, the location to Wanfujing Street, Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City are great. There are decent resturants and stores within a very short distance and my room was super quiet. Being on a side street, (Hutong) there was little traffic. I am 68 years old and walked most everywhere listed above and appreciated the walk in a cool drizzle. Next time I will bring my wife as I was frequently invited by young ladies down the street to "Have coffee with me",... at a sleezy bar (not McDonalds, as I suggested). I wondered what the scam involved? I suspected a highly overpriced drink. The friendly girls got quite angry when I refused their invite.
Beware! Their flattery is nice, but don't fall for what your hormones want.
Wanfujing is just a few blocks north and I loved the Beijing Bookstore, food court (scorpions on a stick), etc. 100 RMB to, or from the airport. (Small cab, meter running).