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Waldorf Astoria BeijingvsShangri-La Beijing

Waldorf Astoria Beijing and Shangri-La Hotel, Beijing are both praised by expert reviewers. Overall, Waldorf Astoria Beijing ranks marginally higher than Shangri-La Hotel, Beijing. Waldorf Astoria Beijing scores 83 with positive reviews from 9 reviewers like Condé Nast Traveler, Time Out and Afar Magazine.

Waldorf Astoria Beijing
8/10
No.5-15 Jinyu Hutong Wangfujing, Dongcheng District, Beijing 118305
From $213/night
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Star Service Star Service
"The Waldorf Astoria Beijing is located in a trendy area near upscale shops, the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square and Wangfujing pedestrian street, making it the second Waldorf in China." Full review
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Guests may choose to smoke in the five private dining rooms at Zijin Mansion.
Gayot Gayot
"One of the world'€™s most iconic hotel brands has taken up residence in one of the world'€™s most iconic cities."
Fodor's Fodor's
"The building itself is astonishing—it's a gleaming latticework of copper and bronze, designed to age and oxidize over time." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"Intimate courtyard-inspired spaces exude sophistication, while the 171 rooms delight with soft teal and tangerine accents and views across heritage rooftops." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"The interior elegance is undeniable." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"Beijing's newest luxury hotel." Full review
Wallpaper Wallpaper
"As well as an impressive collection of contemporary art, the interior houses 171 spacious guest rooms that follow a modern Western layout with Chinese design touches." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
7.0
"Opened in 2014, The Waldorf Astoria Beijing makes a strong case for the city’s most gorgeous hotel." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"Though Beijing is several time zones from New York, there exists a tantalizing link between the Big Apple’s Fifth Avenue grand dame and Waldorf Astoria Beijing, her younger Chinese sibling." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"A latticework box of copper and bronze, the Waldorf is a gorgeous piece of architecture." Full review
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Shangri-La Beijing
8/10
No.29 Zizhuyuan Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100089
From $103/night
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  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
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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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