Park Plaza Beijing WangfujingvsWaldorf Astoria Beijing
Both properties are endorsed by those who travel for a living. On balance, Waldorf Astoria Beijing ranks significantly better than Park Plaza Wangfujing. Waldorf Astoria Beijing comes in at #11 in Beijing with approval from 9 sources including The Telegraph, Gayot and Star Service.
Park Plaza Beijing Wangfujing
No.97 Jinbao Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100005
From $73/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Frommer's
"A good value for the business or leisure guests looking for comfortable rooms in a great location without the opulent amenities." Full review
Fodor's
"Known for its attentive service, the Park Plaza has good amenities for business travelers." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Located in a commercial and shopping district minutes away from the Imperial Palace and Tiananmen Square, this hotel is "an easy walk to most anything you might be looking for"." Full review
Star Service
"This commercial powerhouse draws in visitors with low rates, modern facilities and value-packed amenities, including free Wi-Fi." Full review
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Individuals may feel lost in the crowd, and staffers are not used to handling special requests.
Time Out
"The Park Plaza is a great choice for anyone looking for modern, reasonably priced accommodation in a good location." Full review
Lonely Planet
"If you can’t or don’t want to stretch to a five-star hotel, this friendly place has a strong location and a comfortable, modern and well-presented four-star finish." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"A midrange mainstay popular with tour groups, Park Plaza is always busy and bustling, offering modern, well-equipped rooms, middling restaurants and a useful location skirting Wangfujing" Full review
Waldorf Astoria Beijing Show All Reviews
No.5-15 Jinyu Hutong Wangfujing, Dongcheng District, Beijing 118305
From $213/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Star Service
"The Waldorf Astoria Beijing is located in a trendy area near upscale shops, the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square and Wangfujing pedestrian street, making it the second Waldorf in China." Full review
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Guests may choose to smoke in the five private dining rooms at Zijin Mansion.
Gayot
"One of the world's most iconic hotel brands has taken up residence in one of the world's most iconic cities."
Fodor's
"The building itself is astonishing—it's a gleaming latticework of copper and bronze, designed to age and oxidize over time." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Intimate courtyard-inspired spaces exude sophistication, while the 171 rooms delight with soft teal and tangerine accents and views across heritage rooftops." Full review
Afar Magazine
"The interior elegance is undeniable." Full review
Time Out
"Beijing's newest luxury hotel." Full review
Wallpaper
"As well as an impressive collection of contemporary art, the interior houses 171 spacious guest rooms that follow a modern Western layout with Chinese design touches." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"Opened in 2014, The Waldorf Astoria Beijing makes a strong case for the city’s most gorgeous hotel." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"Though Beijing is several time zones from New York, there exists a tantalizing link between the Big Apple’s Fifth Avenue grand dame and Waldorf Astoria Beijing, her younger Chinese sibling." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"A latticework box of copper and bronze, the Waldorf is a gorgeous piece of architecture." Full review