The Peninsula BeijingvsKempinski Hotel Beijing Yansha Center
Both properties are rated highly by professional travelers. Overall, The Peninsula Beijing scores significantly better than Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center. The Peninsula Beijing ranks #5 in Beijing with recommendations from 14 reviewers including Hideaway Report, Frommer's and Jetsetter.
The Peninsula Beijing 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
Kempinski Hotel Beijing Yansha Center
No.50 Liangmaqiao Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100125
From $135/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"The facilities remain first-rate thanks to a well-equipped gym, easy access to shopping in the attached Lufthansa Center, and plenty of dining opportunities." Full review
Rough Guide
"On the Third Ring Road, this luxurious business hotel is a little out of the way, though the huge attached shopping complex means there’s no shortage of diversions on site."
Condé Nast Traveler
"Set in Sanlitun, a neighborhood with bars and the world’s largest Adidas store, this Cubist glass edifice is "a stunning building" by Japanese avant-garde architect Kengo Kuma." Full review
Star Service
"The marble baths are bright and airy, with thick towels, slippers, hotel-branded toiletries, magnifying mirrors and robes. " Full review
Time Out
"Aside from the funky Chinese-style black wardrobes, rooms are fairly forgettable but the hotel, as a whole, has a cosy, warm and relaxed vibe." Full review