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5L Hotel, BeijingvsShangri-La Beijing
Both properties are recommended by professional travelers. On balance, Shangri-La Hotel, Beijing ranks significantly better than 5L Hotel, Beijing. Shangri-La Hotel, Beijing scores 82 with positive reviews from 10 reviewers including Lonely Planet, Time Out and Forbes Travel Guide.
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
Shangri-La Beijing Frommer's Fodor's
Jetsetter
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure DK Eyewitness
Star Service Time Out
Forbes Travel Guide
Condé Nast Traveler
No.29 Zizhuyuan Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100089
From $103/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "One of the most well-regarded hotel chains in China." Full review
Fodor's "With its landscaped gardens, luxury mall and the addition of a more modern wing, the Shangri-La is a slice of charm for business travelers and those who don't mind being far from the city center." Full review
Jetsetter "While other top Beijing hotels have careened towards modernity, the Shangri-La has remained an unashamed traditionalist. Paying homage to China’s imperial past, the hotel, which sits amid..." Full review
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This relaxed restaurant takes French cuisine back to basics and adds a little fun — don’t miss the pastry library, where guests choose the finishing touches for their desserts, aided by a former sous chef to Pierre Hermé.
Lonely Planet "The Shangri-La’s air-freshened lobby and muted Chinese motifs may not match the majesty of its sibling China World Hotel, but the rates here are far lower." Full review
Travel + Leisure "24-story building on well-manicured grounds. The Chi spa offers treatments from Thailand, Tibet, and China." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Shangri-la's first property in Beijing, inconveniently but peacefully located in the western part of the city."
Star Service "The use of art is excellent throughout, and adding to the elegance, floor-to-ceiling windows in the lobby lounge and adjoining cafe overlook the winsome Chinese water garden. " Full review
Time Out "The Shangri-La chain is a major player in Beijing, and this, their flagship hotel, has a great reputation among business travellers." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"With warm lighting and classic décor, the Shangri-La is easily one of Beijing’s top hotels." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Award
"Comprising two towers, this "commercial city hotel is very nice." Staff "are consistently nice and speak excellent English" in both the Garden Wing and the newer, pricier Valley Wing." Full review
