Shangri-La BeijingvsConrad Beijing
Both properties are recommended by expert reviewers. Overall, Shangri-La Hotel, Beijing is the choice of most professionals compared to Conrad Beijing. Shangri-La Hotel, Beijing scores 82 with positive reviews from 10 sources like Travel + Leisure, Frommer's and Jetsetter.
Shangri-La Beijing
No.29 Zizhuyuan Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100089
From $103/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"One of the most well-regarded hotel chains in China." Full review
Fodor's
"With its landscaped gardens, luxury mall and the addition of a more modern wing, the Shangri-La is a slice of charm for business travelers and those who don't mind being far from the city center." Full review
Jetsetter
"While other top Beijing hotels have careened towards modernity, the Shangri-La has remained an unashamed traditionalist. Paying homage to China’s imperial past, the hotel, which sits amid..." Full review
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This relaxed restaurant takes French cuisine back to basics and adds a little fun — don’t miss the pastry library, where guests choose the finishing touches for their desserts, aided by a former sous chef to Pierre Hermé.
Lonely Planet
"The Shangri-La’s air-freshened lobby and muted Chinese motifs may not match the majesty of its sibling China World Hotel, but the rates here are far lower." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"24-story building on well-manicured grounds. The Chi spa offers treatments from Thailand, Tibet, and China." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Shangri-la's first property in Beijing, inconveniently but peacefully located in the western part of the city."
Star Service
"The use of art is excellent throughout, and adding to the elegance, floor-to-ceiling windows in the lobby lounge and adjoining cafe overlook the winsome Chinese water garden. " Full review
Time Out
"The Shangri-La chain is a major player in Beijing, and this, their flagship hotel, has a great reputation among business travellers." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"With warm lighting and classic décor, the Shangri-La is easily one of Beijing’s top hotels." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
Readers' Choice Award
"Comprising two towers, this "commercial city hotel is very nice." Staff "are consistently nice and speak excellent English" in both the Garden Wing and the newer, pricier Valley Wing." 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