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The Orchid HotelvsThe St. Regis Beijing
Both The Orchid Hotel and The St. Regis Beijing are recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, The St. Regis Beijing is preferred by most professionals compared to The Orchid Hotel. The St. Regis Beijing is ranked #8 in Beijing with endorsements from 12 reviewers such as Frommer's, Gayot and Forbes Travel Guide.
The Orchid Hotel
Fodor's
Time Out
Frommer's
Condé Nast Traveler
Afar Magazine
Travel + Leisure
The Telegraph
Lonely Planet Frommer's Lonely Planet
No.65 Baochao Hutong, Gulou East Street, Beijing 100009
From $105/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "The Orchid may be located in the middle of the action but is actually hidden away in an old network of hutong alleyways." Full review
Time Out "Tucked down the narrowest of alleyways, between 63 and 67 Baochao Hutong, this tiny hotel possesses two fine terraces." Full review
Frommer's "A cozy 10-room charmer hidden away in one of Beijing's up-and-coming hutongs, The Orchid is a favorite with travelers looking for character and comfort at a bargain price." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "This small, casually stylish hotel offers 10 compact rooms with en-suite bathrooms and TV/Wi-Fi, plus a rooftop cocktail bar overlooking the low-rise rooftops of old Beijing." Full review
Afar Magazine "The Orchid is a small boutique hotel catering to adventurous travelers looking for the quaintness of a bed-and-breakfast in the middle of the capital." Full review
Travel + Leisure "A Beijing gem, The Orchid is a boutique hotel hidden in the hutong alleyways of Gulou." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"This 10-room hotel in a traditional courtyard house is made for those seeking old Beijing with a serving of cool, in a hip and gentrified district of the city." Full review
Lonely Planet "All residences come with kitchenettes, key-card door locks, TVs with English-language movies, and authentically gruff hútòng neighbours as standard." Full review
Frommer's "A cozy 10-room charmer hidden away in one of Beijing's up-and-coming hutongs, The Orchid is a favorite with travelers looking for character and comfort at a bargain price" Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"A garden sanctuary in the hutong, the Orchid is Beijing's best-run boutique hotel, going the extra mile with memory-foam mattresses, mobile phones, marvellous breakfasts and a local area map for alleyway adventures" Full review
The St. Regis Beijing Frommer's Fodor's
Insight Guides
Rough Guide
Star Service
Gayot
Forbes Travel Guide Lonely Planet Condé Nast Traveler Time Out Show All Reviews
No.21Jianguomenwai Street, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100020
From $150/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "It was once the best hotel in town, but the St. Regis no longer stands out as the front-runner with so many new five-star hotels vying for attention." Full review
Fodor's "A favorite of business travelers and dignitaries alike, the luxurious interiors here combine classic Chinese elegance with modern furnishings, but it's the facilities that really stand out." Full review
Insight Guides "Matching Chinese tradition with modern furniture, this luxurious hotel opened in late 1997 in a prime Chaoyang location."
Rough Guide "This, the plushest hotel in the city, is the first choice of visiting dignitaries, having housed both George Bush and Quentin Tarantino."
Star Service "The St. Regis Beijing is considered one of the city's elite hostelries with elegant surroundings, a celebrity-studded guest list, and impeccable service in keeping with the St. Regis brand." Full review
Gayot "Situated in the heart of Beijingâs diplomatic, business and shopping districts, The St. Regis Beijing is a hallmark of classic elegance in the Chinese capital."
Forbes Travel Guide Recommended
"The grande dame of Beijing hotels, the elegant St. Regis Beijing, which was renovated in early 2008, delivers white-glove service from arrival to departure." Full review
Lonely Planet "Its extravagant foyer, thorough professionalism and tip-top location make the St Regis a marvellous, albeit costly, five-star choice." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler87.9
"In addition to its "great location," next to the Beijing International Club in the diplomatic district, the property offers 24-hour butler service." Full review
Time Out "With the scarcity of grand old hotels in Beijing, the St. Regis steps in to fulfill the role of secure fortress where politicians, film directors and business moguls can meet their opposite numbers." Full review
