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Shangri-La BeijingvsThe Temple Hotel
Both properties are endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Shangri-La Hotel Beijing ranks significantly better than The Temple Hotel. Shangri-La Hotel Beijing has a TripExpert Score of 79 with praise from 10 reviewers including National Geographic, Travel + Leisure and Lonely Planet.
Shangri-La Beijing
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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
The Temple Hotel Condé Nast Traveler Lonely Planet Time Out
Wallpaper
23 Shatan Beijie, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100009, China
From $0/night
- Room Service
- Restaurant
- Air Conditioning
- Minibar
Condé Nast Traveler "All the decor is a mix of old and new. In the Imperial Suite, mid-century sofas and lighting by Ingo Maurer complement Qing dynasty–era wood ceilings." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Unrivaled by anything else on the Běijīng hotel scene, this unique heritage hotel forms part of a renovation project that was recognised by Unesco for its conservation efforts." Full review
Time Out "This newly-opened establishment boasts a 600-year history with chic furnishings. ." Full review
Wallpaper "The complex features event spaces, an art gallery and a restaurant." Full review
