Waldorf Astoria BeijingvsThe St. Regis Beijing
Both Waldorf Astoria Beijing and The St. Regis Beijing are recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, The St. Regis Beijing is preferred by most reviewers compared to Waldorf Astoria Beijing. The St. Regis Beijing has a TripExpert Score of 85 with accolades from 12 reviewers including Frommer's, Jetsetter and Time Out.
Waldorf Astoria Beijing 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 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
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
The St. Regis Beijing 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 Traveler
87.9
"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