Beijing Hotel NUOvsRosewood Beijing
Both properties are praised by experts. On balance, Beijing Hotel NUO scores significantly better than Rosewood Beijing. Beijing Hotel NUO comes in at #3 in Beijing with accolades from 13 sources such as Concierge, Star Service and Forbes Travel Guide.
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."
Rosewood Beijing
Suite 603 Jing Guang Centre Office Building Hujialou, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100020
From $345/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Star Service
"At the Third Ring Road (Dong San Huan Zhong Lu), this property occupies the bottom 23 floors of the 52-story Jing Guang Centre in Beijing's Central Business District." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"A seven-story, 283-room hotel in Beijing’s booming Chaoyang District, Rosewood’s first property in Asia offers lofty service and breathtaking views of the city." Full review
Time Out
"The hotel features a spa, health club, private dining room-only Cantonese restaurant and lobby lounge." Full review
Jetsetter
"Design-forward executive hideaway in the CBD with an emphasis on art, wellbeing and innovative dining." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Spacious rooms – among the largest in Beijing – opulent interiors and good food make this an attractive choice in the Central Business District." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"With a deep understanding of both Chinese culture and modern luxury, Rosewood Beijing blends the two seamlessly into a sophisticated yet comfortable hotel in Beijing’s central business district." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"Luxury city-centre hotel Rosewood Beijing is swept up in Beijing’s march to modernity (it’s set in a gleaming skyscraper by the city’s quirky CCTV tower) but its roots run deep." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"The elegant Rosewood fits modern luxury within a traditional Chinese design that incorporates decorative arts and a subtle yin-and-yang theme throughout." Full review
Michelin Guide
"The hotel is designed around two main elements: exposure to China’s rich cultural heritage, and plush apartment-style accommodations...at every level, the amenities are plentiful" Full review