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Sitting on the City Walls (Beijing) Courtyard HousevsAman Summer Palace
Both hotels are rated highly by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Aman Summer Palace scores significantly better than Sitting on the City Walls (Beijing) Courtyard House. Aman Summer Palace comes in at #2 in Beijing with positive reviews from 15 reviewers like Forbes Travel Guide, Gayot and Concierge.
Sitting on the City Walls (Beijing) Courtyard House
Lonely Planet
Rough Guide
The Telegraph
No.57 Nianzi Hutong, Jingshanhoujie, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100009
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Family Friendly
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Hidden among a maze of hútòng is this attractive choice within a fabulous location – authentically hidden away from more touristy areas in one of the city’s most historic neighbourhoods." Full review
Rough Guide "Tucked away in a quiet hutong, this is another converted courtyard house that offers an intimate atmosphere, a bit of character, friendly staff, pets, and dodgy plumbing."
The Telegraph7.0
"An attractive courtyard home with great service, clean rooms, and a captivating sense of history, City Walls is one of the more charming budget choices in China’s capital." Full review
Aman Summer Palace
Concierge
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Gayot
Time Out
Fodor's
Condé Nast Traveler Lonely Planet
Afar Magazine
Travel + Leisure 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
