The Peninsula BeijingvsFairmont Beijing
Both The Peninsula Beijing and Fairmont Beijing are praised by writers. On balance, The Peninsula Beijing is preferred by most professionals compared to Fairmont Beijing. The Peninsula Beijing comes in at 87 with approval from 14 reviewers such as Gayot, Star Service and Travel + Leisure.
The Peninsula Beijing Show All Reviews
No.8 Goldfish Lane, Wangfujing, Beijing 100006
From $285/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"English-speaking service staff is some of the best in the capital." Full review
Concierge
"The lobby, filled with Chinese antiques and a gurgling waterfall, is pretty impressive; the 525 posh guest rooms don't disappoint, either."
Insight Guides
"The modern, functional construction (with Chinese imperial flourishes) conceals a truly luxurious interior, with a complete range of facilities."
Travel + Leisure
"The hotel is set right in the luxury-shopping enclave of Wangfujing, with a plethora of treatments at the Peninsula's Spa waiting for you on your return." Full review
Jetsetter
"A winning blend of traditional Chinese style and modern flourish in the heart of the capital." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Combines excellent location with the most distinctive luxuries of any of Beijing's large-scale upmarket hotels."
Star Service
"In the heart of historic Beijing, this property has, under Peninsula management, reclaimed and maintained its reputation as one of the very best hotels in China." Full review
Gayot
"Located in the heart of Beijing, it's impossible to miss The Peninsula's grand, traditional Chinese architectural-style exterior."
Time Out
"Fully refurbished between 2001 and 2005, rooms are all clean lines and modern furnishings, with occasional splashes of colour. Bathroom products are Molton Brown despite their Peninsula logos." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
5 Stars
"The prime location and above-and-beyond service make The Peninsula Beijing a favorite of international business travelers." Full review
Fairmont Beijing
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
Oyster
Luxury
"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