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Hotel Kapok BeijingvsBeijing Pudi Hotel
Both hotels are rated highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Hotel Kapok Beijing ranks slightly better than Beijing Pudi Hotel. Hotel Kapok Beijing is ranked #35 in Beijing with accolades from 8 sources including Fodor's, Time Out and Jetsetter.
Hotel Kapok Beijing
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
Rough Guide
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Time Out
Lonely Planet
Jetsetter
No.16 Donghuamen Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100006
From $90/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
"It remains in a fabulous location for sightseeing (a few blocks from the East Gate of the Forbidden City), the service is good, and the price is right." Full review
"When lit up at night, it resembles a giant lantern, one of the traditional Chinese elements that are strongly represented in the design of this 89-room hotel." Full review
"A swish boutique hotel ten minutes’ walk from the Forbidden City, with clean lines, glass walls and a bamboo theme giving it a distinctive, modish look."
"A stone's throw away from the Forbidden City and Tian'an Men Square, Hotel Kapok's grid-like exterior is eye-catching, as is the bamboo-filled reception area."
"Located in the center of historical Beijing, this hot design hotel is part of a regional chain of hotels blending boutique style with Chinese hospitality." Full review
"One of Beijing’s small but burgeoning band of boutique hotels, the Kapok appeared in 2006 and was nicknamed ‘the Blur’ even before it opened, thanks to its ‘glowing’ grid-like exterior." Full review
"Offering midrange cool for designer types, trendy Kapok is hidden behind a tough-to-keep-clean, all-glass-grill frontage and comes with modern rooms."
"A chic hotel combining Zen sensibilities with contemporary stylings – includes your choice of day tour." Full review
Beijing Pudi Hotel
Star Service
Time Out
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
No.7 Jian Guo Men South Avenue, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100005
From $137/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
"This hotel offers improved service and modern amenities that make it a pearl among the competition." Full review
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Otherwise, staffers seem a tad distant and hard to reach for special requests.
"Located just inside the Second Ring Road, this comfortable hotel offers easy access to attractions such as Tiananmen Square and the Temple of Heaven." Full review
"It's reliable choice for those wanting clean, spacious rooms and excellent service." Full review
"The ground-floor lobby bar is designed so that floor-to-ceiling windows present imposing views of a rare chunk of Beijing's city wall that escaped Mao's wrecking ball." Full review