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The St. Regis BeijingvsBeijing Drum Tower Youth Hostel
Both hotels are recommended by professionals. On balance, The St. Regis Beijing ranks significantly higher than Beijing Drum Tower Youth Hostel. The St. Regis Beijing ranks #8 in Beijing with praise from 12 publications such as Star Service, Frommer's and Condé Nast Traveler.
The St. Regis Beijing
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No.21Jianguomenwai Street, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100020
From $150/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "It was once the best hotel in town, but the St. Regis no longer stands out as the front-runner with so many new five-star hotels vying for attention." Full review
Fodor's "A favorite of business travelers and dignitaries alike, the luxurious interiors here combine classic Chinese elegance with modern furnishings, but it's the facilities that really stand out." Full review
Insight Guides "Matching Chinese tradition with modern furniture, this luxurious hotel opened in late 1997 in a prime Chaoyang location."
Rough Guide "This, the plushest hotel in the city, is the first choice of visiting dignitaries, having housed both George Bush and Quentin Tarantino."
Star Service "The St. Regis Beijing is considered one of the city's elite hostelries with elegant surroundings, a celebrity-studded guest list, and impeccable service in keeping with the St. Regis brand." Full review
Gayot "Situated in the heart of Beijingâs diplomatic, business and shopping districts, The St. Regis Beijing is a hallmark of classic elegance in the Chinese capital."
Forbes Travel Guide Recommended
"The grande dame of Beijing hotels, the elegant St. Regis Beijing, which was renovated in early 2008, delivers white-glove service from arrival to departure." Full review
Lonely Planet "Its extravagant foyer, thorough professionalism and tip-top location make the St Regis a marvellous, albeit costly, five-star choice." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler87.9
"In addition to its "great location," next to the Beijing International Club in the diplomatic district, the property offers 24-hour butler service." Full review
Time Out "With the scarcity of grand old hotels in Beijing, the St. Regis steps in to fulfill the role of secure fortress where politicians, film directors and business moguls can meet their opposite numbers." 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
