Red Lantern HousevsKerry Hotel Beijing
Red Lantern House and Kerry Hotel Beijing are both endorsed by professionals. On balance, Kerry Hotel Beijing ranks significantly better than Red Lantern House. Kerry Hotel Beijing comes in at #4 in Beijing with accolades from 12 reviewers such as Oyster, Frommer's and Fodor's.
Red Lantern House
No.5 Zhengjue Hutong, Xinjie Kou, Xicheng District, Beijing 100035
From $0/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"Though technically on the west side of town, this sprawling backpacker's hotel, located in a traditional courtyard dwelling, is still quite central to many of Beijing's main sites." Full review
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Be sure to specify if you want an en-suite bathroom; otherwise, you'll be using the communal toilets.
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The most engaging of the Red Lantern brood." Full review
Rough Guide
"The main feature here is an extraordinary courtyard overloaded with ornament, including two water features and a forest of red lanterns."
Time Out
"This homely place around a converted courtyard is a challenge to find, but persevere if you want the hutong experience at a cut-price rate." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"The Red Lantern House is in a great location in the city's old hutongs. It is ideally suited to backpackers and families on a tight budget." Full review
Lonely Planet
"With a charming interior, trimmed with red lanterns and opening onto an ample bar area, this is a welcoming hotel." Full review
Kerry Hotel Beijing Show All Reviews
No.1 Guanghua Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100020
From $120/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"Like its sister hotel, the China World, the Kerry Centre is showing signs of age, especially compared to the newer players in town." Full review
Fodor's
"An ongoing renovation has seen this Shangri-La-owned hotel get a new lease of life." Full review
Jetsetter
"Kerry Hotel, Beijing is in the heart of Beijing, walking distance from China World Trade Center and CCTV Headquarters. This 5-star hotel is within close proximity of Yintai Centre and..." Full review
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There are nearly 100 dishes to choose from, but I suggest the wagyu beef tenderloin, which practically melted in my mouth, and the pumpkin soup.
Lonely Planet
"Good-quality business hotel with large gym and pool. Our independent authors have visited Kerry Hotel, Beijing and selected this as one of our recommended hotels in Běijīng." Full review
Star Service
"Two blocks north of Guo Mao, this trendier version of China World is also under Shangri-La management." Full review
Gayot
"Conveniently located blocks away from the Forbidden City and diplomatic district, Shangri-La's Kerry Hotel, Beijing, has 487 rooms and suites."
Time Out
"One of three Shangri-La-run hotels within a few hundred metres of each other, the Kerry Hotel is without doubt the most cosmopolitan." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"Conveniently located in the city's Central Business District, the hotel is accessible to the adjacent China World shopping center via an enclosed skybridge." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The Kerry's address in the heart of the Central Business District makes the hotel ideal for business travelers, but families will also find plenty to love." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
91.8
"The Kerry Hotel wins customer raves for its spacious rooms, amenities, friendly service, and but most of all, the spectacular Toto toilet." Full review
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Beware the generous smoking areas.