Beijing Hotel NUOvsKerry Hotel Beijing
Both Beijing Hotel NUO and Kerry Hotel Beijing are praised by writers. Overall, Beijing Hotel NUO is preferred by most reviewers compared to Kerry Hotel Beijing. Beijing Hotel NUO has a TripExpert Score of 88 with approval from 13 reviewers including The Telegraph, Fodor's and Gayot.
Beijing Hotel NUO Show All Reviews
33 East Chang An Avenue, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100004
From $102/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"If you're looking for a slice of old-world charm, look no further than Raffles Beijing." Full review
Concierge
"Closer to Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City than any of the city's other top-end hotels, the Raffles occupies a Beaux Arts–style building with a long history."
Jetsetter
"Built by an enterprising Frenchman in 1900, the hotel's sweeping staircases, arched lobby staircases and 1920s dance hall... were skillfully rejuvenated when Raffles took over."
Lonely Planet
"Sandwiched between two drab edifices... the seven-storey Raffles oozes cachet and grandeur." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Over-the-top opulence reigns at this vaunted, century-old hotel—which is, appropriately, closer than any other to Beijing’s singularly grand Forbidden City." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Located by the Wangfujing shopping district, just steps from Tiananmen Square, the Beaux Arts landmark is "a true oasis, with the best location in Beijing"." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Sections of the Beijing Hotel have been revamped and re-staffed by the Singapore Raffles group to produce one of Beijing's best addresses."
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"Rooms are swathed in romantic chintzes, oriental rugs and French furnishings but include contemporary touches like flat-screen TVs and DVD players on request."
Time Out
"Personality Suites named after the hotel’s most famous patrons... are packed with wonderful examples of attention to detail, while the ballroom and Writers Bar both hark back to the hotel’s heyday." Full review
Gayot
"Raffles Beijing Hotel has long represented an icon of Beijing's historical heritage."
Kerry Hotel Beijing Show All Reviews
No.1 Guanghua Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100020
From $120/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"Like its sister hotel, the China World, the Kerry Centre is showing signs of age, especially compared to the newer players in town." Full review
Fodor's
"An ongoing renovation has seen this Shangri-La-owned hotel get a new lease of life." Full review
Jetsetter
"Kerry Hotel, Beijing is in the heart of Beijing, walking distance from China World Trade Center and CCTV Headquarters. This 5-star hotel is within close proximity of Yintai Centre and..." Full review
i
There are nearly 100 dishes to choose from, but I suggest the wagyu beef tenderloin, which practically melted in my mouth, and the pumpkin soup.
Lonely Planet
"Good-quality business hotel with large gym and pool. Our independent authors have visited Kerry Hotel, Beijing and selected this as one of our recommended hotels in Běijīng." Full review
Star Service
"Two blocks north of Guo Mao, this trendier version of China World is also under Shangri-La management." Full review
Gayot
"Conveniently located blocks away from the Forbidden City and diplomatic district, Shangri-La's Kerry Hotel, Beijing, has 487 rooms and suites."
Time Out
"One of three Shangri-La-run hotels within a few hundred metres of each other, the Kerry Hotel is without doubt the most cosmopolitan." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"Conveniently located in the city's Central Business District, the hotel is accessible to the adjacent China World shopping center via an enclosed skybridge." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The Kerry's address in the heart of the Central Business District makes the hotel ideal for business travelers, but families will also find plenty to love." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
91.8
"The Kerry Hotel wins customer raves for its spacious rooms, amenities, friendly service, and but most of all, the spectacular Toto toilet." Full review
i
Beware the generous smoking areas.