City Central Youth HostelvsRosewood Beijing
Both hotels are recommended by professional reviewers. Overall, Rosewood Beijing is preferred by most professionals compared to City Central Youth Hostel. Rosewood Beijing scores 83 with accolades from 8 publications like Lonely Planet, Mr & Mrs Smith and Star Service.
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
Rosewood Beijing
Suite 603 Jing Guang Centre Office Building Hujialou, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100020
From $345/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Star Service
"At the Third Ring Road (Dong San Huan Zhong Lu), this property occupies the bottom 23 floors of the 52-story Jing Guang Centre in Beijing's Central Business District." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"A seven-story, 283-room hotel in Beijing’s booming Chaoyang District, Rosewood’s first property in Asia offers lofty service and breathtaking views of the city." Full review
Time Out
"The hotel features a spa, health club, private dining room-only Cantonese restaurant and lobby lounge." Full review
Jetsetter
"Design-forward executive hideaway in the CBD with an emphasis on art, wellbeing and innovative dining." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Spacious rooms – among the largest in Beijing – opulent interiors and good food make this an attractive choice in the Central Business District." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"With a deep understanding of both Chinese culture and modern luxury, Rosewood Beijing blends the two seamlessly into a sophisticated yet comfortable hotel in Beijing’s central business district." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"Luxury city-centre hotel Rosewood Beijing is swept up in Beijing’s march to modernity (it’s set in a gleaming skyscraper by the city’s quirky CCTV tower) but its roots run deep." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"The elegant Rosewood fits modern luxury within a traditional Chinese design that incorporates decorative arts and a subtle yin-and-yang theme throughout." Full review
Michelin Guide
"The hotel is designed around two main elements: exposure to China’s rich cultural heritage, and plush apartment-style accommodations...at every level, the amenities are plentiful" Full review