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Hotel Kapok Beijingvs5L Hotel, Beijing
Both hotels are recommended by writers. On balance, Hotel Kapok Beijing is the choice of most writers compared to 5L Hotel, Beijing. Hotel Kapok Beijing has a TripExpert Score of 76 with recommendations from 8 reviews including Jetsetter, Star Service and Rough Guide.
Hotel Kapok Beijing
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
Rough Guide
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Time Out
Lonely Planet
Jetsetter
No.16 Donghuamen Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100006
From $90/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Fodor's "It remains in a fabulous location for sightseeing (a few blocks from the East Gate of the Forbidden City), the service is good, and the price is right." Full review
Travel + Leisure "When lit up at night, it resembles a giant lantern, one of the traditional Chinese elements that are strongly represented in the design of this 89-room hotel." Full review
Rough Guide "A swish boutique hotel ten minutes’ walk from the Forbidden City, with clean lines, glass walls and a bamboo theme giving it a distinctive, modish look."
DK Eyewitness "A stone's throw away from the Forbidden City and Tian'an Men Square, Hotel Kapok's grid-like exterior is eye-catching, as is the bamboo-filled reception area."
Star Service "Located in the center of historical Beijing, this hot design hotel is part of a regional chain of hotels blending boutique style with Chinese hospitality." Full review
Time Out "One of Beijing’s small but burgeoning band of boutique hotels, the Kapok appeared in 2006 and was nicknamed ‘the Blur’ even before it opened, thanks to its ‘glowing’ grid-like exterior." Full review
Lonely Planet "Offering midrange cool for designer types, trendy Kapok is hidden behind a tough-to-keep-clean, all-glass-grill frontage and comes with modern rooms."
Jetsetter "A chic hotel combining Zen sensibilities with contemporary stylings – includes your choice of day tour." Full review
5L Hotel, Beijing
Frommer's Fodor's DK Eyewitness Time Out
No.1 Jianguomen Wai Main Street, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100004
From $129/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "The greatest advantage to staying in this efficient and well-run Shangri-La four-star hotel is access to the five-star health club facilities in the China World Hotel next door." Full review
Fodor's "A functional name for a pretty utilitarian hotel, Traders is located inside the China World Trade Complex, hence the prevalence of business travelers to be found staying here." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Perfect for business travelers in a hurry- slightly small and dated rooms are stocked with copious office supplies and have complimentary broadband."
Time Out "Business people who have an eye on the bottom line stay at Trader’s Hotel, the younger and cheaper sister to the more glamorous China World next door." Full review
