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Beijing Drum Tower Youth HostelvsThe Westin Beijing Financial Street
Both hotels are praised by expert reviewers. On balance, The Westin Beijing Financial Street ranks marginally better than Beijing Drum Tower Youth Hostel. The Westin Beijing Financial Street has a TripExpert Score of 77 with endorsements from 6 sources such as Condé Nast Traveler, Time Out and Travel + Leisure.
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
The Westin Beijing Financial Street
Frommer's
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
Condé Nast Traveler
Star Service
Time Out
No.9B Financial Street, Xicheng District, Beijing 100140
From $132/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "The Westin caters to business travelers and families, who will find a resortlike atmosphere smack in the middle of Beijing's financial district." Full review
Fodor's "It's business as usual at this worthwhile spot: comfortable rooms with plush beds, neutral tones and marble bathrooms." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The 486-room Westin exudes a calm, resort-like atmosphere that belies its location smack in the middle of Beijing’s financial district." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler ""The comfort and style of the rooms are excellent"—select accommodations offer Herman Miller chairs and complimentary bathologist service." Full review
Star Service "The 26-story edifice that houses this luxury hotel could pass for just another big-league office building were it not for its name emblazoned out front." Full review
Time Out "All the great facilities you’d normally associate with the five-star American brand, as well as some fun extras." Full review
