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Regent BeijingvsHotel Kapok Beijing
Both properties are rated very highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Regent Beijing is preferred by most reviewers compared to Hotel Kapok Beijing. Regent Beijing scores 84 with praise from 9 reviews like Condé Nast Traveler, Frommer's and Time Out.
Regent Beijing
Frommer's
Concierge
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Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
Star Service
Condé Nast Traveler
Time Out
Forbes Travel Guide Lonely Planet Show All Reviews
No.99 Jinbao Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100005
From $148/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "The Regent is sparkly and grand, with an excellent location and fine amenities to boot... The rooms here are still spacious and have an understated elegance with nice Chinese antique accessories." Full review
Concierge "The imminent summer Olympics have brought heightened competition to Beijing's field of five-star hotels, but The Regent stands out, thanks to a concierge team that goes the extra mile."
Fodor's "Some of the most... elegant guest rooms in the city, an excellent location... and an imposing, soaring glass-walled lobby are just some reasons why the Regent is a top choice for the rich and famous." Full review
Lonely Planet "A full range of health and leisure facilities and five restaurants round off the impressive picture." Full review
Travel + Leisure "A mile from Tiananmen Square, with 500 streamlined rooms, top service (waiters remember how you take your coffee), and an indoor pool. ." Full review
Star Service "The 19-story-high Regent Beijing is located on Jinbao Street, a 15-minute walk from the Wangfujing shopping district, Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City, and immediately by a subway station." Full review
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Floor-to-ceiling windows provide excellent views (ask for one including the Forbidden City), although traffic noise can seep in even on higher floors.
Condé Nast Traveler "This glass-fronted "first-class high-rise" on Jinbao Street is a quick subway ride from Tiananmen Square. Interiors meld classic and contemporary styles." Full review
Time Out "Nestled amongst the luxury car dealerships on Jinbao Jie and the prestigious Wangfujing shopping area, the Regent comes with commendable pedigree." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"The Regent Beijing delivers a contemporary setting with Asian flair and prices that are a shade lower than those of its peers." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"You're guaranteed a comfortable stay at the Regent (managed by InterCon) with its luxurious albeit business-like rooms, marble bathrooms and an enviable choice of restaurants, both in the hotel and close by" Full review
Hotel Kapok Beijing Fodor's Travel + Leisure
Rough Guide
DK Eyewitness Star Service Time Out Lonely Planet
Jetsetter
No.16 Donghuamen Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100006
From $90/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Fodor's "It remains in a fabulous location for sightseeing (a few blocks from the East Gate of the Forbidden City), the service is good, and the price is right." Full review
Travel + Leisure "When lit up at night, it resembles a giant lantern, one of the traditional Chinese elements that are strongly represented in the design of this 89-room hotel." Full review
Rough Guide "A swish boutique hotel ten minutes’ walk from the Forbidden City, with clean lines, glass walls and a bamboo theme giving it a distinctive, modish look."
DK Eyewitness "A stone's throw away from the Forbidden City and Tian'an Men Square, Hotel Kapok's grid-like exterior is eye-catching, as is the bamboo-filled reception area."
Star Service "Located in the center of historical Beijing, this hot design hotel is part of a regional chain of hotels blending boutique style with Chinese hospitality." Full review
Time Out "One of Beijing’s small but burgeoning band of boutique hotels, the Kapok appeared in 2006 and was nicknamed ‘the Blur’ even before it opened, thanks to its ‘glowing’ grid-like exterior." Full review
Lonely Planet "Offering midrange cool for designer types, trendy Kapok is hidden behind a tough-to-keep-clean, all-glass-grill frontage and comes with modern rooms."
Jetsetter "A chic hotel combining Zen sensibilities with contemporary stylings – includes your choice of day tour." Full review
