Aman Summer PalacevsNUO Hotel Beijing
Both properties are recommended by experts. Overall, Aman Summer Palace ranks significantly higher than NUO Hotel Beijing. Aman Summer Palace is ranked #2 in Beijing with approval from 15 reviewers such as Star Service, Time Out and Travel + Leisure.
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
NUO Hotel Beijing
No. 2A Jiangtai Road Chaoyang District, Beijing 100016, China
From $158/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Time Out
"The 438-room property in Lido, close to the 798 Art District, is inspired by the literature, art and culture of the Ming Dynasty, blending Chinese heritage with state-of-the-art technology." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"No expense has been spared on this flagship property of a new Chinese luxury hotel brand hoping to compete with the likes of Four Seasons and Mandarin Oriental." Full review
Gayot
"Inspired by the Ming Dynasty, this attractive hotel blends the best of China past and present."
Oyster
Luxury
"Gleaming with polished marble surfaces and contemporary decor, the NUO Hotel Beijing is a modern luxury property." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Serves up a Chinese take on luxury living, which equates to teas from its own plantations in the palatial guest rooms, Chinese poetry inscribed on the marble bathroom walls." Full review