| Jianshuo, Sorry for the delayed response to this post. I have been super busy at work. My perspective on this is as a short-term renter not fluent in written Chinese. Some questions that short-term renters or visitors might have: 1. Location - where is it? is the location safe? is it convenient to Metro or other transit? where is it relative to key landmarks? 2. Airport transit - how do I get there from the airport? how do I find the right location if I don't speak Chinese? what do I do if the taxi driver gets lost? 3. Checking in - how do I check in? especially if I am coming in late from the airport? What number do I call if I have a problem? 4. Payment - do I have to pay in advance? how do I know I can trust you (or the landlord)? What is the cancellation policy? What if I don't like it, can I leave early? 5. What nearby amenities are available? What apartment amenities are there? - food? Western food? restaurants with English (or other foreign language) menus? - laundry services? - business services? printer? copier? - is there wifi internet? what if I have technical problems getting on the internet? - is there access to Western TV channels? - is there maid service? how often? how clean is the apartment? - is there nearby groceries and food shopping? 6. can you provide aiyi service for kids? or a cook? Also, people may want to know the following things before booking a short-term stay: 1. How big is the apartment? Can I see a floor plan? 2. Can I see photos of each room? 3. Is it quiet? What floor is it on and where is it in the complex? (not near a big road?) 4. Is it non-smoking? 5. Is there good heating or cooling (A/C)? Ideally people can get access to user reviews and other unbiased information prior to making a decision. I'll try to think about other questions that come up. |
Advice Needed on Rental for Foreigners