Laundry in Beijing Hotels

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Hi, we are trying to look for hotels/apartments in Beijing with washer/dryer in the room but did not manage to find many choices in the areas that we are looking at (near Universal Studios, for instance). However, I did come across some hotels like Atour which have self-service laundry rooms and apparently there could be a service whereby you can leave your laundry with a staff that loads the clothes into the machines? (my experience elsewhere has often been that we have to make many trips to and fro the laundry room if the machines are being used, so I want to avoid that) May I know if anyone has experience with such services? Or can anyone recommend hotels near Universal Studios Beijing/ Great Wall with washing machines in the room itself? Thank you!

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Finding hotels or apartments in Beijing with in-room washer/dryer units can indeed be challenging, especially near popular attractions like Universal Studios Beijing. Most mid-range and business hotels offer either a self-service laundry room or a laundry service rather than a full in-room washer/dryer.

Regarding the self-service laundry rooms at hotels like Atour:

Some Atour hotels provide a self-service laundry room where guests can use washing machines and dryers themselves. Availability may vary depending on the time of day, and you may need to wait if the machines are in use.
Certain properties offer a staff-assisted laundry service where you hand over your clothes, and the staff will operate the machines for you. This can reduce the number of trips you make to the laundry room, but usually there is a small fee for this convenience.

If having a washer/dryer directly in your room is a priority, the options near Universal Studios Beijing are limited. Typically, serviced apartments or larger apartment-style hotels are your best bet. Some alternatives include:

Fraser Suites Beijing – offers apartment-style units with kitchenettes and washing machines. May require travel from Universal Studios area.
Somerset Xinyuan Beijing – apartment-style accommodations with in-room laundry facilities, suitable for longer stays.
Atour Residence or Atour Light – some locations offer in-room washing machines in larger suites or serviced apartments, though availability near Universal Studios is limited.

Other practical options include booking a hotel with a reliable staff-operated laundry service. You can leave your laundry with the hotel staff, who will handle washing and drying, usually returning your clothes within a day. This option avoids multiple trips to a laundry room and is convenient for families or travelers with limited time.

In summary, if proximity to Universal Studios is more important, opt for hotels with staff-assisted laundry services. If in-room laundry is essential, you may need to consider apartment-style accommodations a bit further away from the park and commute daily.

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