China World Hotel, BeijingvsLegendale Hotel Beijing
Both properties are praised by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Shangri-La's China World Hotel is the choice of most writers compared to Legendale Hotel Beijing. Shangri-La's China World Hotel ranks #25 in Beijing with praise from 7 reviewers including Travel + Leisure, Gayot and Frommer's.
China World Hotel, Beijing
No.1 Jianguomenwai Avenue, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100004
From $118/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
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
"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
"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
"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
"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
"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
"A convenient location in Beijing's diplomatic and business district."
Legendale Hotel Beijing
No.90-92 Jinbao Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100005
From $284/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Fodor's
"Those fond of a classic European ambience will be drawn to the old-world spectacle that is the Legendale." Full review
Time Out
"This ornate, Neo-Classical hotel is conveniently located off Wangfujing shopping street, close to Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Resembling an opulent scene from a 19th-century oil painting, this ritzy neoclassical hotel is a replica of a Versailles palace." Full review