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City Central Youth HostelvsKempinski Hotel Beijing Yansha Center
Both hotels are recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center scores marginally better than City Central Youth Hostel. Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center comes in at 75 with approval from 5 reviewers such as Fodor's, Rough Guide and Star Service.
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
Kempinski Hotel Beijing Yansha Center
Fodor's
Rough Guide
Condé Nast Traveler
Star Service Time Out
No.50 Liangmaqiao Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100125
From $135/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's "The facilities remain first-rate thanks to a well-equipped gym, easy access to shopping in the attached Lufthansa Center, and plenty of dining opportunities." Full review
Rough Guide "On the Third Ring Road, this luxurious business hotel is a little out of the way, though the huge attached shopping complex means there’s no shortage of diversions on site."
Condé Nast Traveler "Set in Sanlitun, a neighborhood with bars and the world’s largest Adidas store, this Cubist glass edifice is "a stunning building" by Japanese avant-garde architect Kengo Kuma." Full review
Star Service "The marble baths are bright and airy, with thick towels, slippers, hotel-branded toiletries, magnifying mirrors and robes. " Full review
Time Out "Aside from the funky Chinese-style black wardrobes, rooms are fairly forgettable but the hotel, as a whole, has a cosy, warm and relaxed vibe." Full review
