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Red Capital ResidencevsChina World Hotel, Beijing
Both Red Capital Residence and Shangri-La's China World Hotel are endorsed by writers. Overall, Red Capital Residence scores slightly higher than Shangri-La's China World Hotel. Red Capital Residence ranks #18 in Beijing with endorsements from 8 publications like Concierge, Travel + Leisure and Lonely Planet.
Red Capital Residence
Frommer's
Concierge
Fodor's
Insight Guides
Travel + Leisure
Rough Guide
Time Out
Lonely Planet
No.9 Dongsi Liutiao, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100007
From $151/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Frommer's "Art Deco furnishings steal the show at this Cultural Revolution-themed siheyuan, set around a tiny central courtyard." Full review
Concierge "Apparat-chic reigns at this tiny five-room hotel, set on a narrow, bustling hutong street near Tiananmen Square."
Fodor's "Each of the four rooms at this boutique courtyard hotel... are decorated with antiques and according to different themes." Full review
Insight Guides "This exclusive boutique hotel is within a Qing-dynasty courtyard house northeast of Wangfujing (past the Dongsi Mosque)."
Travel + Leisure "Located in the Dongsi historic district, this restored boutique hotel includes five rooms surrounding a small courtyard like a traditional siheyuan." Full review
Rough Guide "Formerly a state guesthouse, this discreet hutong hotel now has five rooms tricked out with Cultural Revolution artefacts."
Time Out "Some rave about the historic atmosphere and five themed rooms around a central courtyard – one named after a famous concubine and fittingly decked out in red." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Make your choice from four rooms decked out with paraphernalia that wouldn’t look out of place in a museum." Full review
China World Hotel, Beijing Frommer's
Jetsetter Travel + Leisure
Star Service Fodor's Lonely Planet
Gayot
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."
