EAST BeijingvsPark Plaza Beijing Wangfujing
Both properties are praised by professionals. On balance, East Beijing scores slightly higher than Park Plaza Wangfujing. East Beijing comes in at #22 in Beijing with endorsements from 6 reviewers including Fodor's, Forbes Travel Guide and Time Out.
EAST Beijing
No.22 Jiuxianqiao Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100016
From $95/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Fodor's
"A business hotel with style, a place to do business without the stiffness—note the communal networking space in the cafe-inspired lounge." Full review
Time Out
"EAST is situated between 798 and Lido in Indigo, a shopping and leisure complex with high-street and designer brands, a cinema and acres of green parkland." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"Just 20 minutes from Beijing Capital International Airport in the northeast portion of the city, East, Beijing offers a hip and contemporary place to hang your hat." Full review
Jetsetter
"Business sleek. With ample art and modern design, East Hotel Beijing is sophisticated without taking itself too seriously." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"If Beijing is China’s creative hub, this new hotel embodies that ethos perfectly." Full review
i
Room to Book: The Park View Studio has a kitchenette and dining room—ideal for anyone staying for more than a night or two.
The Telegraph
7.0
"East is cool, comfortable and kitted out with great food, drink, and leisure facilities, plus a myriad of clever touches to make doing biz in Beijing much more than just bearable." Full review
Afar Magazine
"The 300 rooms business hotel is Swire's arm of business hotel...simple, comfortable rooms sprinkled with Chinese art throughout." Full review
Frommer's
"Billed as an unconventional business hotel...pale wood floors and a neutral palette give the guestrooms a modern and minimalist feel. Smart amenities include a complimentary iPod touch and free Wi-Fi." Full review
Michelin Guide
"Billing itself as a “lifestyle business hotel,” EAST offers a smooth, high-tech experience from check-in to check-out, allowing guests to move seamlessly from lounges to surprisingly chic work spaces" Full review
Park Plaza Beijing Wangfujing
No.97 Jinbao Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100005
From $73/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Frommer's
"A good value for the business or leisure guests looking for comfortable rooms in a great location without the opulent amenities." Full review
Fodor's
"Known for its attentive service, the Park Plaza has good amenities for business travelers." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Located in a commercial and shopping district minutes away from the Imperial Palace and Tiananmen Square, this hotel is "an easy walk to most anything you might be looking for"." Full review
Star Service
"This commercial powerhouse draws in visitors with low rates, modern facilities and value-packed amenities, including free Wi-Fi." Full review
i
Individuals may feel lost in the crowd, and staffers are not used to handling special requests.
Time Out
"The Park Plaza is a great choice for anyone looking for modern, reasonably priced accommodation in a good location." Full review
Lonely Planet
"If you can’t or don’t want to stretch to a five-star hotel, this friendly place has a strong location and a comfortable, modern and well-presented four-star finish." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"A midrange mainstay popular with tour groups, Park Plaza is always busy and bustling, offering modern, well-equipped rooms, middling restaurants and a useful location skirting Wangfujing" Full review