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Sitting on the City Walls (Beijing) Courtyard HousevsShangri-La Beijing

Both Sitting on the City Walls (Beijing) Courtyard House and Shangri-La Hotel, Beijing are recommended by expert reviewers. Overall, Shangri-La Hotel, Beijing scores significantly higher than Sitting on the City Walls (Beijing) Courtyard House. Shangri-La Hotel, Beijing has a TripExpert Score of 82 with positive reviews from 10 reviewers including Fodor's, Travel + Leisure and Forbes Travel Guide.

Sitting on the City Walls (Beijing) Courtyard House
7/10
No.57 Nianzi Hutong, Jingshanhoujie, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100009
From $0/night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant
  • Family Friendly
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Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Hidden among a maze of hútòng is this attractive choice within a fabulous location – authentically hidden away from more touristy areas in one of the city’s most historic neighbourhoods." Full review
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Tucked away in a quiet hutong, this is another converted courtyard house that offers an intimate atmosphere, a bit of character, friendly staff, pets, and dodgy plumbing."
The Telegraph The Telegraph
7.0
"An attractive courtyard home with great service, clean rooms, and a captivating sense of history, City Walls is one of the more charming budget choices in China’s capital." Full review
Shangri-La Beijing
8/10
No.29 Zizhuyuan Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100089
From $103/night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Frommer's Frommer's
"One of the most well-regarded hotel chains in China." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"With its landscaped gardens, luxury mall and the addition of a more modern wing, the Shangri-La is a slice of charm for business travelers and those who don't mind being far from the city center." Full review
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"While other top Beijing hotels have careened towards modernity, the Shangri-La has remained an unashamed traditionalist. Paying homage to China’s imperial past, the hotel, which sits amid..." Full review
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This relaxed restaurant takes French cuisine back to basics and adds a little fun — don’t miss the pastry library, where guests choose the finishing touches for their desserts, aided by a former sous chef to Pierre Hermé.
Lonely Planet 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." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"24-story building on well-manicured grounds. The Chi spa offers treatments from Thailand, Tibet, and China." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Shangri-la's first property in Beijing, inconveniently but peacefully located in the western part of the city."
Star Service Star Service
"The use of art is excellent throughout, and adding to the elegance, floor-to-ceiling windows in the lobby lounge and adjoining cafe overlook the winsome Chinese water garden. " Full review
Time Out Time Out
"The Shangri-La chain is a major player in Beijing, and this, their flagship hotel, has a great reputation among business travellers." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"With warm lighting and classic décor, the Shangri-La is easily one of Beijing’s top hotels." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
Readers' Choice Award
"Comprising two towers, this "commercial city hotel is very nice." Staff "are consistently nice and speak excellent English" in both the Garden Wing and the newer, pricier Valley Wing." Full review

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