Beijing Hotel NUOvsThe St. Regis Beijing
Beijing Hotel NUO and The St. Regis Beijing are both highly recommended by expert writers. Overall, Beijing Hotel NUO is preferred by most reviewers compared to The St. Regis Beijing. Beijing Hotel NUO ranks #3 in Beijing with positive reviews from 13 reviewers like Condé Nast Traveler, The Telegraph 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."
The St. Regis Beijing Show All Reviews
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 Traveler
87.9
"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