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Hotel Kapok BeijingvsChina World Hotel, Beijing

Both Hotel Kapok Beijing and Shangri-La's China World Hotel are rated highly by professionals. Overall, Shangri-La's China World Hotel ranks slightly higher than Hotel Kapok Beijing. Shangri-La's China World Hotel scores 78 with endorsements from 7 publications including Frommer's, Gayot and Travel + Leisure.

Hotel Kapok Beijing
7/10
No.16 Donghuamen Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100006
From $90/night
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  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Fodor's 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Jetsetter
"A chic hotel combining Zen sensibilities with contemporary stylings – includes your choice of day tour." Full review
China World Hotel, Beijing
7/10
No.1 Jianguomenwai Avenue, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100004
From $118/night
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  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
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  • Shuttle Bus
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Frommer's Frommer's
"China World remains a landmark in Beijing, with a gorgeous lobby decorated with crystal chandeliers and Chinese artwork and an extensive shopping mall on the basement level." Full review
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Stepping into the marbled foyer, it's easy to see why Beijing's Shangri-La's China World Hotel is the top choice for visiting heads of state. Here classic Eastern style meets world-class..." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Inspired by China’s imperial palaces (lacquered red pillars; gold bamboo panels; crystal chandeliers), with escalator access to one of the city’s most upscale shopping malls." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"This property is similar in quality to other central business hotels, but offers a regional touch that no other property in town can match." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"The service is slick, the restaurants are very good... during conferences and exhibitions, business travelers pack its modern, well-appointed rooms." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"The Shangri-La’s air-freshened lobby and muted Chinese motifs may not match the majesty of its sibling China World Hotel, but the rates here are far lower."
Gayot Gayot
"A convenient location in Beijing's diplomatic and business district."

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