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Beijing Downtown TravelotelvsGuo Ji Yi Yuan Hotel
Both properties are rated very highly by professionals. On balance, Crowne Plaza Beijing Wangfujing ranks marginally higher than Beijing Downtown Backpacker Hostel. Crowne Plaza Beijing Wangfujing comes in at #40 in Beijing with praise from 5 reviewers like Time Out, Fodor's and Frommer's.
Beijing Downtown Travelotel
Rough Guide
Time Out
Lonely Planet
No.85 Nanlougu Alley, Dongcheng District, Beijing
From $75/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Rough Guide "One of the best backpacker places, with a location among the artsy boutiques of Nanluogu Xiang, Beijing’s trendiest hutong; you won’t be short of eating and nightlife options."
Time Out "The hostel is quiet and homely, nicely central and well connected with buses." Full review
Lonely Planet "A cheaper option than the excellent Peking International Youth Hostel, but still with the same wonderful hútòng location." Full review
Guo Ji Yi Yuan Hotel
Frommer's Lonely Planet Rough Guide
Star Service Time Out
Fodor's
No.48 Wangfujing Main Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100006
From $92/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "The location of this popular sleeping ground for American tour groups is pretty well near perfect -- being so close to the Forbidden City, Tian'an Men Square, and the Wangfujing shopping area." Full review
Lonely Planet "Refitted and overhauled in 2005, the five-star Crowne Plaza enjoys an excellent central location on Wangfujing Dajie, but has little character or charm with odd-looking sculpture dotted around." Full review
Rough Guide "Well-established five-star chain hotel with arty pretensions (there’s an on-site gallery), and a handy location for the shops and sights (it’s near the Wangfujing subway stop)."
Star Service "Primarily meant for business travelers, its location in the financial and business area is a plus. Its low rates can attract groups and tours on weekends, but usually the atmosphere is calm." Full review
Time Out "Fans of this highly rated chain will not be disappointed by the Beijing edition which enjoys an enviable location, being situated at the north end of the capital’s busiest shopping street." Full review
Fodor's "The best thing about this mid-range choice is its central location on Wangfujing, Beijing's most famous shopping street." Full review
