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Sitting on the City Walls (Beijing) Courtyard HousevsWaldorf Astoria Beijing
Both hotels are highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Waldorf Astoria Beijing scores significantly better than Sitting on the City Walls (Beijing) Courtyard House. Waldorf Astoria Beijing ranks #11 in Beijing with recommendations from 9 publications like Wallpaper, Star Service and Fodor's.
Sitting on the City Walls (Beijing) Courtyard House
Lonely Planet
Rough Guide
The Telegraph
No.57 Nianzi Hutong, Jingshanhoujie, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100009
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Family Friendly
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Hidden among a maze of hútòng is this attractive choice within a fabulous location – authentically hidden away from more touristy areas in one of the city’s most historic neighbourhoods." Full review
Rough Guide "Tucked away in a quiet hutong, this is another converted courtyard house that offers an intimate atmosphere, a bit of character, friendly staff, pets, and dodgy plumbing."
The Telegraph7.0
"An attractive courtyard home with great service, clean rooms, and a captivating sense of history, City Walls is one of the more charming budget choices in China’s capital." Full review
Waldorf Astoria Beijing
Star Service
Gayot
Fodor's
Condé Nast Traveler
Afar Magazine
Time Out
Wallpaper The Telegraph
Forbes Travel Guide Lonely Planet Show All Reviews
No.5-15 Jinyu Hutong Wangfujing, Dongcheng District, Beijing 118305
From $213/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
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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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 "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 "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 "The interior elegance is undeniable." Full review
Time Out "Beijing's newest luxury hotel." Full review
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 Telegraph7.0
"Opened in 2014, The Waldorf Astoria Beijing makes a strong case for the city’s most gorgeous hotel." Full review
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 Top Choice
"A latticework box of copper and bronze, the Waldorf is a gorgeous piece of architecture." Full review
