Xiyuan Hotel
Downtown hotel with both indoor and outdoor pools
About this hotel
The Xiyuan Hotel provides a convenient base in downtown Beijing, featuring the rare combination of both an indoor and an outdoor pool. Mornings can start with a refreshing swim in the indoor pool, ideal for year-round use, while warmer afternoons invite guests to relax by the outdoor pool. Beyond the aquatic offerings, the hotel includes a halal restaurant for diverse dining options and a well-equipped fitness room. The atmosphere is generally quiet, catering to guests looking for a relaxed stay after exploring the city.
- Indoor pool
- Outdoor pool
- Halal restaurant
- Fitness room
Our take
Xiyuan Hotel is a downtown Beijing option with both an indoor and an outdoor pool, so I could swim outside in summer and inside in winter. A halal restaurant is a useful detail for some travelers, and a fitness room is on site. Rooms are modest rather than lavish, so I see it as a practical, central base where the pools are the main draw.
- ✓Use the indoor pool for a swim regardless of the weather outside.
- ✓Take advantage of the halal restaurant for a unique dining experience.
- ✓Plan your day to enjoy both pool options, especially during warmer months for the outdoor pool.
Why we love it
- The convenience of an indoor pool
- A refreshing outdoor pool for warmer days
- On-site halal restaurant
- Well-equipped fitness room
Why guests love itBooked here mostly for the halal restaurant, which is not something we found easily elsewhere in downtown Beijing, and stayed for the flexibility of having both an indoor and an outdoor pool depending on the day. The rooms are modest rather than luxurious, but honestly that matched the price, and the location downtown meant we walked to most of what we wanted to see rather than relying on taxis every day.