Aman Summer PalacevsThe Temple Hotel
Both hotels are praised by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Aman Summer Palace ranks significantly higher than The Temple Hotel. Aman Summer Palace has a TripExpert Score of 89 with praise from 12 reviews such as Time Out, Travel + Leisure and DK Eyewitness.
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
The Temple Hotel
23 Shatan Beijie, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100009, China
From $0/night
- Room Service
- Restaurant
- Air Conditioning
- Minibar
Condé Nast Traveler
"All the decor is a mix of old and new. In the Imperial Suite, mid-century sofas and lighting by Ingo Maurer complement Qing dynasty–era wood ceilings." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Unrivaled by anything else on the Běijīng hotel scene, this unique heritage hotel forms part of a renovation project that was recognised by Unesco for its conservation efforts." Full review
Time Out
"This newly-opened establishment boasts a 600-year history with chic furnishings. ." Full review
Wallpaper
"The complex features event spaces, an art gallery and a restaurant." Full review