The Ritz-Carlton, BeijingvsThe Temple Hotel
Both properties are praised by writers. On balance, The Ritz-Carlton, Beijing ranks significantly better than The Temple Hotel. The Ritz-Carlton, Beijing comes in at #19 in Beijing with endorsements from 8 publications such as Condé Nast Traveler, Forbes Travel Guide and Fodor's.
The Ritz-Carlton, Beijing
No.83A Jianguo Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100025
From $180/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"This new five-star hotel sits just east of Beijing's CBD... and comes with impressive service and a distinctly old-world, European feel." Full review
Concierge
"Personalized classical luxury is suffused throughout this 17-floor hotel."
Fodor's
"On Jianguo Lu, where couture practically spills out onto the street, this Ritz-Carlton feels rather at home surrounded by branches of Chanel, Ferragamo et al." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The madness of Beijing is tamed by the serene Old-World comfort of this 17-story hotel in China Central Place, a coveted shopping and residential development east of the city's business district." Full review
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Join the locals refueling over lamb hot pot at Ding Ding Xiang, a bustling restaurant in the designer shopping complex next to the Ritz.
Rough Guide
"Compact five-star hotel in the slick but rather anonymous, high-end Guomao – it’s handy for the subway (Guomao stop) and expensive shops."
Condé Nast Traveler
"Past the beveled-glass doors of this 2007 property in China Central Place, the city's business hub, and next to the Shin Kong Place shopping center, interiors have an English country manor flair." Full review
Star Service
"The 17-story hotel, with its modest stone facade, manages to feel both cozy and opulent, starting from the low-ceilinged, chandelier-hung lobby. The reception staff is friendly and fluent in English." Full review
Gayot
"Guests who demand top-tier accommodations will be satisfied at this Ritz-Carlton, featuring 305 guest rooms that include 38 suites and 61 Club Level rooms."
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"Unlike the other, more modern Ritz-Carlton in Beijing, this Ritz in the Chaoyang district represents the Old World charm that's often associated with the luxury hotel brand." Full review
The Temple Hotel
23 Shatan Beijie, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100009, China
From $0/night
- Room Service
- Restaurant
- Air Conditioning
- Minibar
Condé Nast Traveler
"All the decor is a mix of old and new. In the Imperial Suite, mid-century sofas and lighting by Ingo Maurer complement Qing dynasty–era wood ceilings." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Unrivaled by anything else on the Běijīng hotel scene, this unique heritage hotel forms part of a renovation project that was recognised by Unesco for its conservation efforts." Full review
Time Out
"This newly-opened establishment boasts a 600-year history with chic furnishings. ." Full review
Wallpaper
"The complex features event spaces, an art gallery and a restaurant." Full review