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The Peninsula BeijingvsShangri-La Beijing
Both The Peninsula Beijing and Shangri-La Hotel, Beijing are highly recommended by expert writers. On balance, The Peninsula Beijing is preferred by most reviewers compared to Shangri-La Hotel, Beijing. The Peninsula Beijing comes in at 87 with accolades from 14 publications including DK Eyewitness, Star Service and Jetsetter.
The Peninsula Beijing
Frommer's
Concierge
Insight Guides
Travel + Leisure
Jetsetter
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Gayot
Time Out
Forbes Travel Guide Show All Reviews
No.8 Goldfish Lane, Wangfujing, Beijing 100006
From $285/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "English-speaking service staff is some of the best in the capital." Full review
Concierge "The lobby, filled with Chinese antiques and a gurgling waterfall, is pretty impressive; the 525 posh guest rooms don't disappoint, either."
Insight Guides "The modern, functional construction (with Chinese imperial flourishes) conceals a truly luxurious interior, with a complete range of facilities."
Travel + Leisure "The hotel is set right in the luxury-shopping enclave of Wangfujing, with a plethora of treatments at the Peninsula's Spa waiting for you on your return." Full review
Jetsetter "A winning blend of traditional Chinese style and modern flourish in the heart of the capital." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Combines excellent location with the most distinctive luxuries of any of Beijing's large-scale upmarket hotels."
Star Service "In the heart of historic Beijing, this property has, under Peninsula management, reclaimed and maintained its reputation as one of the very best hotels in China." Full review
Gayot "Located in the heart of Beijing, it's impossible to miss The Peninsula's grand, traditional Chinese architectural-style exterior."
Time Out "Fully refurbished between 2001 and 2005, rooms are all clean lines and modern furnishings, with occasional splashes of colour. Bathroom products are Molton Brown despite their Peninsula logos." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 5 Stars
"The prime location and above-and-beyond service make The Peninsula Beijing a favorite of international business travelers." Full review
Shangri-La Beijing Frommer's
Fodor's Jetsetter
Lonely Planet Travel + Leisure DK Eyewitness Star Service Time Out Forbes Travel Guide
Condé Nast Traveler
No.29 Zizhuyuan Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100089
From $103/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "One of the most well-regarded hotel chains in China." Full review
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 "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 "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 "24-story building on well-manicured grounds. The Chi spa offers treatments from Thailand, Tibet, and China." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Shangri-la's first property in Beijing, inconveniently but peacefully located in the western part of the city."
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 "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 4 Stars
"With warm lighting and classic décor, the Shangri-La is easily one of Beijing’s top hotels." Full review
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
