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The Opposite HousevsShangri-La Beijing

The Opposite House and Shangri-La Hotel, Beijing are both praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Opposite House ranks significantly better than Shangri-La Hotel, Beijing. The Opposite House has a TripExpert Score of 96 with praise from 19 reviewers including Rough Guide, Travel + Leisure and DK Eyewitness.

The Opposite House
9/10
Building 1, No.11 Sanlitun Road, Beijing 100027
From $225/night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Concierge Concierge
"Opposite House is destined to be the choice of film stars, visiting architects, and anyone who wants to be surrounded by the capital's most dramatically stylish interiors."
Fodor's Fodor's
"If you want a taste of 21st-century China then look no further than this place... a prime contender for being Beijing's best boutique hotel." Full review
Insight Guides Insight Guides
"This impossibly fashionable Japanese-designed hotel is one of the most stylish spots in town."
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"A stay at The Opposite House places you in the heart of Beijing, convenient to Yashow Market and CCTV Headquarters. This 5-star hotel is within close proximity of Nali Patio and National..." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This trendy Swire-owned boutique hotel is top-drawer chic... the location is great for shopping, restaurants and drinking." Full review
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"This trendy modern hotel is bright, white and decorated with modern Chinese art; you could have walked into a gallery."
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"ln the heart of lively Sanlitun with its bars and restaurants, the opposite House combines contemporary Asian design... with attractive but wonderfully functional rooms."
Star Service Star Service
"The shape of Beijing boutique-hotels of the future is showcased at The Opposite House." Full review
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Rooms facing the north plaza are often requested for their views.
Gayot Gayot
"Situated in the heart of Beijing'€™s diplomatic quarter in Sanlitun Village, The Opposite House has 99 contemporary rooms and suites."
Time Out Time Out
"Designed by hip Japanese architect Kengo Kuma and with bar and dining concepts from restaurateur David Laris and Neri & Hu, it doesn’t disappoint." Full review
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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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