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Regent BeijingvsBeijing Drum Tower Youth Hostel
Both hotels are rated highly by professional reviewers. Overall, Regent Beijing ranks significantly higher than Beijing Drum Tower Youth Hostel. Regent Beijing comes in at 84 with approval from 9 publications including Fodor's, Star Service and Concierge.
Regent Beijing
Frommer's
Concierge
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
Star Service
Condé Nast Traveler
Time Out
Forbes Travel Guide Lonely Planet Show All Reviews
No.99 Jinbao Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100005
From $148/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "The Regent is sparkly and grand, with an excellent location and fine amenities to boot... The rooms here are still spacious and have an understated elegance with nice Chinese antique accessories." Full review
Concierge "The imminent summer Olympics have brought heightened competition to Beijing's field of five-star hotels, but The Regent stands out, thanks to a concierge team that goes the extra mile."
Fodor's "Some of the most... elegant guest rooms in the city, an excellent location... and an imposing, soaring glass-walled lobby are just some reasons why the Regent is a top choice for the rich and famous." Full review
Lonely Planet "A full range of health and leisure facilities and five restaurants round off the impressive picture." Full review
Travel + Leisure "A mile from Tiananmen Square, with 500 streamlined rooms, top service (waiters remember how you take your coffee), and an indoor pool. ." Full review
Star Service "The 19-story-high Regent Beijing is located on Jinbao Street, a 15-minute walk from the Wangfujing shopping district, Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City, and immediately by a subway station." Full review
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Floor-to-ceiling windows provide excellent views (ask for one including the Forbidden City), although traffic noise can seep in even on higher floors.
Condé Nast Traveler "This glass-fronted "first-class high-rise" on Jinbao Street is a quick subway ride from Tiananmen Square. Interiors meld classic and contemporary styles." Full review
Time Out "Nestled amongst the luxury car dealerships on Jinbao Jie and the prestigious Wangfujing shopping area, the Regent comes with commendable pedigree." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"The Regent Beijing delivers a contemporary setting with Asian flair and prices that are a shade lower than those of its peers." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"You're guaranteed a comfortable stay at the Regent (managed by InterCon) with its luxurious albeit business-like rooms, marble bathrooms and an enviable choice of restaurants, both in the hotel and close by" Full review
Beijing Drum Tower Youth Hostel
Rough Guide
The Telegraph Lonely Planet
No 51 Jiu Gu Lou Street, Xicheng District, Beijing 100009
From $0/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Smoking Rooms
Rough Guide "This three-story hostel is in a good area, though right on a noisy main road. Rooms are spartan but clean, and the whole place looks a bit institutional."
The Telegraph8.0
"Offering a great location in the heart of old Beijing, well-informed staff, and private rooms with super city views, the hostel is popular with both Chinese and foreign backpackers." Full review
Lonely Planet "A no-frills hostel with nifty, capsule-style singles and spacious twins and doubles. The subway is very close, and it's a short stroll to the area's lively hutong alleyways." Full review
