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City Central Youth HostelvsFairmont Beijing
Both hotels are highly recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Fairmont Beijing is preferred by most professionals compared to City Central Youth Hostel. Fairmont Beijing ranks #20 in Beijing with praise from 7 publications such as Star Service, Forbes Travel Guide and Fodor's.
City Central Youth Hostel
Frommer's
Time Out
Lonely Planet
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
Fairmont Beijing
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
Star Service
Forbes Travel Guide
Condé Nast Traveler Time Out
Oyster
No.8 Yong'an Dongli, Jianguo Menwai Main Street, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100022
From $114/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Fodor's "Surrounded by high-end office buildings, Fairmont Beijing is like a debutante fenced in by eager beaux, but it courts the diplomatic and commercial district with a gentle grace." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Book one of the 2010-opened Gold Rooms, where bathrooms now have oversize bathtubs, heated floors, and over-the-top, 24-karat-gold rain showerheads." Full review
Star Service "Opened in 2009 in Yong An Li and generally regarded as a prime gateway to Beijing's central business district, this Fairmont boasts a rose-gold, glass-curtain facade and distinctive architecture." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide Recommended
"The 222-room Fairmont Beijing strikes a stylish note in the city's Central Business District, with its hard-to-miss rose gold glass facade and bridge-shaped structure." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "It’s located in the heart of Beijing’s Central Business District, but the all-glass, rose gold-colored Fairmont pops out from the surrounding office buildings." Full review
Time Out "The Fairmont succeeds in successfully juggling the requirements of both business and leisure guests in some style." Full review
OysterLuxury
"Located in Beijing's central business district, just a block north of the Tonghui River, the Fairmont Beijing is a luxury chain hotel with a polished atmosphere and an excellent spa." Full review
