China World Summit Wing, BeijingvsThe Orchid Hotel
Both Shangri-La China World Summit Wing, Beijing and The Orchid Hotel are recommended by experts. On balance, Shangri-La China World Summit Wing, Beijing scores marginally better than The Orchid Hotel. Shangri-La China World Summit Wing, Beijing comes in at #15 in Beijing with endorsements from 9 sources like Time Out, Lonely Planet and Concierge.
China World Summit Wing, Beijing Show All Reviews
No.1 Jianguomenwai Avenue, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100004
From $210/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge
"Beijing's highest hotel is a metaphor for China's upward economic push."
Lonely Planet
"The gorgeous five-star China World Hotel delivers an outstanding level of service to its well-dressed, largely executive travellers." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"A serene 278-room hotel in the bustling Central Business District, resides in the top 18 floors of Beijing’s tallest building." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Located on the upper floors of the landmark China World Tower, this hotel in the Central Business District guarantees stunning views."
Star Service
"Located in the heart of the central business district atop a major shopping mall and subway station, this jaw-dropping hotel is certain to be one of Beijing's finest." Full review
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Request rooms that face east to enjoy excellent views of the popular CCTV (Chinese TV) headquarters building and its striking architecture.
Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"Occupying floors 64 to 80 in the China World Trade Center just off the city’s 3rd Ring Road in the Central Business District, the China World Summit Wing literally lords over the Chinese capital." Full review
Fodor's
"Occupying the upper floors of Beijing's tallest building, the business-chic Summit Wing offers knee-trembling views from its luxurious guest rooms." Full review
Time Out
"Filled with gold bamboo panels, shiny red pillars, crystal chandeliers, over-the-top white flower displays and white marble Indian elephants, its opulence knows no bounds." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"A prestigious destination worthy of a splurge, offering sumptuously turned out guest rooms with jaw-dropping views as standard." Full review
Lonely Planet
"The Summit Wing feels like a private club for CEOs and other high rollers. Swish rooms have murals of mist-swathed mountains above the beds, luxurious amenities and sensational city views" Full review
The Orchid Hotel
No.65 Baochao Hutong, Gulou East Street, Beijing 100009
From $105/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Fodor's
"The Orchid may be located in the middle of the action but is actually hidden away in an old network of hutong alleyways." Full review
Time Out
"Tucked down the narrowest of alleyways, between 63 and 67 Baochao Hutong, this tiny hotel possesses two fine terraces." Full review
Frommer's
"A cozy 10-room charmer hidden away in one of Beijing's up-and-coming hutongs, The Orchid is a favorite with travelers looking for character and comfort at a bargain price." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"This small, casually stylish hotel offers 10 compact rooms with en-suite bathrooms and TV/Wi-Fi, plus a rooftop cocktail bar overlooking the low-rise rooftops of old Beijing." Full review
Afar Magazine
"The Orchid is a small boutique hotel catering to adventurous travelers looking for the quaintness of a bed-and-breakfast in the middle of the capital." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"A Beijing gem, The Orchid is a boutique hotel hidden in the hutong alleyways of Gulou." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"This 10-room hotel in a traditional courtyard house is made for those seeking old Beijing with a serving of cool, in a hip and gentrified district of the city." Full review
Lonely Planet
"All residences come with kitchenettes, key-card door locks, TVs with English-language movies, and authentically gruff hútòng neighbours as standard." Full review
Frommer's
"A cozy 10-room charmer hidden away in one of Beijing's up-and-coming hutongs, The Orchid is a favorite with travelers looking for character and comfort at a bargain price" Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"A garden sanctuary in the hutong, the Orchid is Beijing's best-run boutique hotel, going the extra mile with memory-foam mattresses, mobile phones, marvellous breakfasts and a local area map for alleyway adventures" Full review