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The Orchid HotelvsThe Westin Beijing Chaoyang
Both properties are endorsed by expert reviewers. On balance, The Orchid Hotel is the choice of most reviewers compared to The Westin Beijing Chaoyang. The Orchid Hotel is ranked #16 in Beijing with praise from 8 sources such as The Telegraph, Afar Magazine and Condé Nast Traveler.
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 Westin Beijing Chaoyang Frommer's Fodor's Condé Nast Traveler
Star Service Time Out
BlackBook Lonely Planet Travel + Leisure Afar Magazine
No.7 East Third Ring North Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100027
From $114/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "One of Beijing's newest five-star hotels, this second Westin to open in the capital offers stylish, modern rooms in a fairly central location with quick access to the airport." Full review
Fodor's "With 550 spacious guest rooms, the Westin Beijing Chaoyang isn't exactly a small affair, but what the hotel lacks in intimacy, it more than makes up for in luxury." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler ""Stunning views of the city" and "spectacular sunrises over Beijing" are typical sights from this blue-glass tower in the Central Business District." Full review
Star Service "Located on the North Dongsanhuan Road, The Westin Beijing Chaoyang is a short taxi ride away from Sanlituan, home to some of Beijing's most vibrant nightlife and dining venues." Full review
Time Out "Closer to the action than its sister hotel in the west, the Westin Chaoyang has 550 spacious and modern guest rooms, all boasting the chain’s signature Heavenly Bed." Full review
BlackBook "Hipper little sister of Westin Financial street fully aims to mix business with pleasure. Hollywood favourite has hosted Kevin Spacey, Will Smith and Usher the past year."
Lonely Planet "Luxury hotel. Our independent authors have visited Westin and selected this as one of our recommended hotels in Beihai Park & Xicheng North." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Three-year-old hotel with a soaring lobby atrium, 20 minutes by car from the airport—closer than most." Full review
Afar Magazine "Find chic design, city views, and a pampering Heavenly Spa by Westin™ in one of Beijing's finest hotels, located near the Sanlitun.By
Westin AFAR." Full review
