City Central Youth HostelvsConrad Beijing
City Central Youth Hostel and Conrad Beijing are both rated very highly by expert writers. On balance, Conrad Beijing ranks significantly higher than City Central Youth Hostel. Conrad Beijing comes in at 79 with recommendations from 5 publications including Star Service, Lonely Planet and Frommer's.
City Central Youth Hostel
No.1-5 Beijingzhan West Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100005
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Kitchenette
Frommer's
"Housed in the old post office building, this newly opened hostel-cum-hotel has an unbeatable location directly opposite Beijing railway station." Full review
Time Out
"What this hostel lacks in charm it makes up for in convenience." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Though it's a bit shabby, institutional and lacking in atmosphere, this HI-affiliated hostel has some of the cheapest private rooms in town." Full review
Conrad Beijing
No.29 Dongsanhuan North Road, Beijing 100027
From $135/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Star Service
"Compared to its original exterior, the high-ceilinged lobby falls more within the traditional realm with marble floors and accents of gold and metallic colors throughout." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"The 289 guest rooms sport a soothing all-beige palette, sleek furnishings, marble bathrooms with soaking tubs, and floor-to-ceiling windows that showcase city and Tuanjie Lake Park views." Full review
Frommer's
"The space-age architecture outside is matched by the ultramodern feel of the interiors. Rooms are spacious, decorated with subtle Asian touches like pale silk walls in a Chinese motif." Full review
Fodor's
"One of the capital's newest luxury hotels is in a distinctively curved, tapering tower on the east second ring road." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Its all-white, Swiss-cheese-like facade of different-shaped windows ensures you can't miss the striking new Conrad." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"This futuristic skyscraper hotel in buzzy Sanlitun draws you in with an unbeatable view." Full review
Michelin Guide
"The luxury hotel has nearly 300 guest rooms outfitted in pale neutrals...each with a marble bathroom, soaking tub, and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Beijing’s Central Business District. " Full review