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5L Hotel, BeijingvsBeijing Downtown Travelotel
Both properties are recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Traders Hotel, Beijing ranks marginally better than Beijing Downtown Backpacker Hostel. Traders Hotel, Beijing scores 71 with approval from 5 publications such as Time Out, DK Eyewitness and Fodor's.
5L Hotel, Beijing
Frommer's
Fodor's
DK Eyewitness
Time Out
No.1 Jianguomen Wai Main Street, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100004
From $129/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "The greatest advantage to staying in this efficient and well-run Shangri-La four-star hotel is access to the five-star health club facilities in the China World Hotel next door." Full review
Fodor's "A functional name for a pretty utilitarian hotel, Traders is located inside the China World Trade Complex, hence the prevalence of business travelers to be found staying here." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Perfect for business travelers in a hurry- slightly small and dated rooms are stocked with copious office supplies and have complimentary broadband."
Time Out "Business people who have an eye on the bottom line stay at Trader’s Hotel, the younger and cheaper sister to the more glamorous China World next door." Full review
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
