Red Lantern HousevsBeijing Pudi Hotel
Red Lantern House and Beijing Pudi Hotel are both rated highly by those who travel for a living. Overall, Red Lantern House ranks slightly better than Beijing Pudi Hotel. Red Lantern House scores 76 with positive reviews from 5 publications including The Telegraph, Frommer's and Time Out.
Red Lantern House
No.5 Zhengjue Hutong, Xinjie Kou, Xicheng District, Beijing 100035
From $0/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"Though technically on the west side of town, this sprawling backpacker's hotel, located in a traditional courtyard dwelling, is still quite central to many of Beijing's main sites." Full review
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Be sure to specify if you want an en-suite bathroom; otherwise, you'll be using the communal toilets.
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The most engaging of the Red Lantern brood." Full review
Rough Guide
"The main feature here is an extraordinary courtyard overloaded with ornament, including two water features and a forest of red lanterns."
Time Out
"This homely place around a converted courtyard is a challenge to find, but persevere if you want the hutong experience at a cut-price rate." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"The Red Lantern House is in a great location in the city's old hutongs. It is ideally suited to backpackers and families on a tight budget." Full review
Lonely Planet
"With a charming interior, trimmed with red lanterns and opening onto an ample bar area, this is a welcoming hotel." Full review
Beijing Pudi Hotel
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
Star Service
"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.
Time Out
"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
Fodor's
"It's reliable choice for those wanting clean, spacious rooms and excellent service." Full review
Lonely Planet
"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