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Hotel Kapok BeijingvsThe Peninsula Beijing
Both hotels are highly recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, The Peninsula Beijing is the choice of most writers compared to Hotel Kapok Beijing. The Peninsula Beijing ranks #5 in Beijing with recommendations from 14 reviews including Insight Guides, Travel + Leisure and Time Out.
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
The Peninsula Beijing
Frommer's
Concierge
Insight Guides Travel + Leisure Jetsetter DK Eyewitness Star Service
Gayot Time Out
Forbes Travel Guide 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
