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The Westin Beijing Financial StreetvsShangri-La Beijing
Both properties are endorsed by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Shangri-La Hotel, Beijing scores significantly higher than The Westin Beijing Financial Street. Shangri-La Hotel, Beijing comes in at 82 with endorsements from 10 reviewers including DK Eyewitness, Lonely Planet and Frommer's.
The Westin Beijing Financial Street
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No.9B Financial Street, Xicheng District, Beijing 100140
From $132/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "The Westin caters to business travelers and families, who will find a resortlike atmosphere smack in the middle of Beijing's financial district." Full review
Fodor's "It's business as usual at this worthwhile spot: comfortable rooms with plush beds, neutral tones and marble bathrooms." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The 486-room Westin exudes a calm, resort-like atmosphere that belies its location smack in the middle of Beijing’s financial district." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler ""The comfort and style of the rooms are excellent"—select accommodations offer Herman Miller chairs and complimentary bathologist service." Full review
Star Service "The 26-story edifice that houses this luxury hotel could pass for just another big-league office building were it not for its name emblazoned out front." Full review
Time Out "All the great facilities you’d normally associate with the five-star American brand, as well as some fun extras." Full review
Shangri-La Beijing Frommer's Fodor's
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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
