Beijing Hotel NUOvsAman Summer Palace
Beijing Hotel NUO and Aman Summer Palace are both rated very highly by expert reviewers. Overall, Aman Summer Palace is the choice of most writers compared to Beijing Hotel NUO. Aman Summer Palace has a TripExpert Score of 92 with praise from 15 publications like Frommer's, Star Service and Mr & Mrs Smith.
Beijing Hotel NUO Show All Reviews
33 East Chang An Avenue, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100004
From $102/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"If you're looking for a slice of old-world charm, look no further than Raffles Beijing." Full review
Concierge
"Closer to Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City than any of the city's other top-end hotels, the Raffles occupies a Beaux Arts–style building with a long history."
Jetsetter
"Built by an enterprising Frenchman in 1900, the hotel's sweeping staircases, arched lobby staircases and 1920s dance hall... were skillfully rejuvenated when Raffles took over."
Lonely Planet
"Sandwiched between two drab edifices... the seven-storey Raffles oozes cachet and grandeur." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Over-the-top opulence reigns at this vaunted, century-old hotel—which is, appropriately, closer than any other to Beijing’s singularly grand Forbidden City." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Located by the Wangfujing shopping district, just steps from Tiananmen Square, the Beaux Arts landmark is "a true oasis, with the best location in Beijing"." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Sections of the Beijing Hotel have been revamped and re-staffed by the Singapore Raffles group to produce one of Beijing's best addresses."
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"Rooms are swathed in romantic chintzes, oriental rugs and French furnishings but include contemporary touches like flat-screen TVs and DVD players on request."
Time Out
"Personality Suites named after the hotel’s most famous patrons... are packed with wonderful examples of attention to detail, while the ballroom and Writers Bar both hark back to the hotel’s heyday." Full review
Gayot
"Raffles Beijing Hotel has long represented an icon of Beijing's historical heritage."
Aman Summer Palace Show All Reviews
No.1 Gongmenqian Street, Yiheyuan, Haidian District, Summer Palace, Beijing 100091
From $480/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Concierge
"Nestled among courtyards, willow- and bamboo-lined stone pathways, and a picturesque lake, the resort allows private day and night access to the palace and gardens."
DK Eyewitness
"The Aman brand's first property in China is stunning to look at, with guests feeling that they are on the set of a film."
Star Service
"The courtyard setting and surrounding gardens infuse an authentic Chinese feel to the place. Accommodations often open to pathways, gardens of bamboo trees and other Ming Dynasty symbols. " Full review
Gayot
"The Aman at Summer Palace, a 250-year-old World Heritage site, is a perfect retreat for anybody looking for luxury and history in Beijing."
Time Out
"Housed in the original guesthouses used by Empress Dowager Cixi just steps away from the East Gate of the Summer Palace, rooms are traditionally decorated, cosy and stunning." Full review
Fodor's
"The epitome of blissful indulgence, this luxury hotel (part of the famed Aman chain) is spread out across a series of carefully renovated ancient Qing Dynasty courtyards." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Amanresorts has converted a collection of dwellings adjacent to the UNESCO World Heritage Summer Palace into 51 dramatic guest rooms spread across nine courtyards." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Hard to fault this exquisite hotel, a true candidate for best in Běijīng." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Aman Summer Palace allows guests to experience a piece of history in an utterly beautiful setting with hilltop temples, shimmering lakes, and marble bridges." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Located just a few steps from the east gate of the Summer Palace, each property in the ultra-luxurious Aman resort is imbued with history." Full review