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Waldorf Astoria BeijingvsFairmont Beijing
Both hotels are rated very highly by professional reviewers. On balance, Waldorf Astoria Beijing is preferred by most writers compared to Fairmont Beijing. Waldorf Astoria Beijing comes in at 83 with recommendations from 9 reviews like Wallpaper, Time Out and Condé Nast Traveler.
Waldorf Astoria Beijing
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No.5-15 Jinyu Hutong Wangfujing, Dongcheng District, Beijing 118305
From $213/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
"The Waldorf Astoria Beijing is located in a trendy area near upscale shops, the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square and Wangfujing pedestrian street, making it the second Waldorf in China." Full review
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"One of the world's most iconic hotel brands has taken up residence in one of the world's most iconic cities."
"The building itself is astonishing—it's a gleaming latticework of copper and bronze, designed to age and oxidize over time." Full review
"Intimate courtyard-inspired spaces exude sophistication, while the 171 rooms delight with soft teal and tangerine accents and views across heritage rooftops." Full review
"The interior elegance is undeniable." Full review
"Beijing's newest luxury hotel." Full review
"As well as an impressive collection of contemporary art, the interior houses 171 spacious guest rooms that follow a modern Western layout with Chinese design touches." Full review
7.0
"Opened in 2014, The Waldorf Astoria Beijing makes a strong case for the city’s most gorgeous hotel." Full review
4 Stars
"Though Beijing is several time zones from New York, there exists a tantalizing link between the Big Apple’s Fifth Avenue grand dame and Waldorf Astoria Beijing, her younger Chinese sibling." Full review
Top Choice
"A latticework box of copper and bronze, the Waldorf is a gorgeous piece of architecture." Full review
Fairmont Beijing
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
Star Service
Forbes Travel Guide
Condé Nast Traveler
Time Out
Oyster
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
"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
"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
"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
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
"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
"The Fairmont succeeds in successfully juggling the requirements of both business and leisure guests in some style." Full review
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