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Hilton Beijing WangfujingvsWaldorf Astoria Beijing
Both hotels are rated highly by writers. On balance, Waldorf Astoria Beijing ranks slightly higher than Hilton Beijing Wangfujing. Waldorf Astoria Beijing ranks #11 in Beijing with approval from 9 sources such as Star Service, Wallpaper and Condé Nast Traveler.
Hilton Beijing Wangfujing
Frommer's
Rough Guide
Condé Nast Traveler
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Time Out
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
No.8 Wangfujing East Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100006
From $108/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Frommer's "This new hotel is an excellent addition to the city center: It's right beside the shopping paradise of Wangfujing... and within walking distance of the Forbidden City and Tian'an Men Square." Full review
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The breakfast spread is excellent, but avoid the in-house restaurants for lunch and dinner -- both serve disappointing, lackluster fare.
Rough Guide "Newly refitted, luxurious and upscale, near the shopping district of Wangfujing, with an impressive gym and pool."
Condé Nast Traveler "Set in the heart of Beijing’s shopping district, the three-year-old hotel is convenient to trips to the Forbidden City and art galleries." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This large, modern hotel with a rooftop pool is popular with both business and leisure travelers, who are attracted by its excellent executive services and location."
Star Service "In the heart of the city's most popular shopping area, this hotel wins with modern confines and friendly service that caters to a solid dose of Americans attracted to its name." Full review
i
The 14 connecting rooms should be requested two weeks in advance, however, to guarantee availability.
Time Out "This sleek Hilton is tucked onto a side street near shopping street Wangfujing. The rooms feature modern design, with flat-screen TVs, iPod docking stations, and rain showers." Full review
Fodor's "The hotel opened in 2008 for the Olympics, and by now the rooms are showing the odd sign of wear and tear, but it's still a great option, especially for first-timers to the city." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Modern, classy and very centrally located, this branch of the Hilton is one of Běijīng’s best five-star offerings." Full review
Waldorf Astoria Beijing Star Service
Gayot Fodor's Condé Nast Traveler
Afar Magazine Time Out
Wallpaper
The Telegraph
Forbes Travel Guide Lonely Planet Show All Reviews
No.5-15 Jinyu Hutong Wangfujing, Dongcheng District, Beijing 118305
From $213/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Star Service "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
i
Guests may choose to smoke in the five private dining rooms at Zijin Mansion.
Gayot "One of the world's most iconic hotel brands has taken up residence in one of the world's most iconic cities."
Fodor's "The building itself is astonishing—it's a gleaming latticework of copper and bronze, designed to age and oxidize over time." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Intimate courtyard-inspired spaces exude sophistication, while the 171 rooms delight with soft teal and tangerine accents and views across heritage rooftops." Full review
Afar Magazine "The interior elegance is undeniable." Full review
Time Out "Beijing's newest luxury hotel." Full review
Wallpaper "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
The Telegraph7.0
"Opened in 2014, The Waldorf Astoria Beijing makes a strong case for the city’s most gorgeous hotel." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 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
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"A latticework box of copper and bronze, the Waldorf is a gorgeous piece of architecture." Full review
