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Waldorf Astoria BeijingvsAman Summer Palace
Both Aman Summer Palace and Waldorf Astoria Beijing are rated highly by professionals. Overall, Aman Summer Palace ranks significantly higher than Waldorf Astoria Beijing. Aman Summer Palace comes in at #2 in Beijing with praise from 15 reviews such as Frommer's, DK Eyewitness and Hideaway Report.
Waldorf Astoria Beijing
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No.5-15 Jinyu Hutong Wangfujing, Dongcheng District, Beijing 118305
From $213/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Star Service "The Waldorf Astoria Beijing is located in a trendy area near upscale shops, the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square and Wangfujing pedestrian street, making it the second Waldorf in China." Full review
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Gayot "One of the world's most iconic hotel brands has taken up residence in one of the world's most iconic cities."
Fodor's "The building itself is astonishing—it's a gleaming latticework of copper and bronze, designed to age and oxidize over time." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Intimate courtyard-inspired spaces exude sophistication, while the 171 rooms delight with soft teal and tangerine accents and views across heritage rooftops." Full review
Afar Magazine "The interior elegance is undeniable." Full review
Time Out "Beijing's newest luxury hotel." Full review
Wallpaper "As well as an impressive collection of contemporary art, the interior houses 171 spacious guest rooms that follow a modern Western layout with Chinese design touches." Full review
The Telegraph7.0
"Opened in 2014, The Waldorf Astoria Beijing makes a strong case for the city’s most gorgeous hotel." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"Though Beijing is several time zones from New York, there exists a tantalizing link between the Big Apple’s Fifth Avenue grand dame and Waldorf Astoria Beijing, her younger Chinese sibling." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"A latticework box of copper and bronze, the Waldorf is a gorgeous piece of architecture." Full review
Aman Summer Palace
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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
