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Red Lantern HousevsWaldorf Astoria Beijing
Both Red Lantern House and Waldorf Astoria Beijing are recommended by writers. Overall, Waldorf Astoria Beijing is preferred by most writers compared to Red Lantern House. Waldorf Astoria Beijing ranks #11 in Beijing with recommendations from 9 reviewers including Fodor's, Afar Magazine and Star Service.
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
Waldorf Astoria Beijing
Star Service
Gayot
Fodor's
Condé Nast Traveler
Afar Magazine Time Out
Wallpaper The Telegraph
Forbes Travel Guide Lonely Planet 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 Telegraph7.0
"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
