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Red Lantern HousevsChina World Hotel, Beijing
Both properties are rated very highly by experts. On balance, Shangri-La's China World Hotel is preferred by most reviewers compared to Red Lantern House. Shangri-La's China World Hotel comes in at #25 in Beijing with accolades from 7 publications including Jetsetter, Travel + Leisure and Gayot.
Red Lantern House
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Rough Guide
Time Out
The Telegraph Lonely Planet
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 Telegraph8.0
"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
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."
