Harbin

The most glamorous hotel in Harbin during the city's heyday, the three-story Art Nouveau hotel, built in 1906, fell on hard times in the early Communist era. — Frommer's

Built in 1907, this inexplicably ignored yellow-and-white Russian building behind the nondescript Longmen Hotel is the most beautifully restored of the old Yamato Hotels. — Frommer's

While this hotel might belong in the "moderate" category, the management is so generous with its discount that it is a good choice for the budget traveler. — Frommer's

Designer digs in Harbin’s financial district with a top spa, a state-of-the-art gym and a late night bar. — Jetsetter

Business-style express hotel with surprisingly comfortable rooms sporting high ceilings, bright interiors and good modern bathrooms. — Lonely Planet

A budget hotel with a superb location opposite the Jewish Main Synagogue on leafy Tongjiang Jie and a few minutes from Zhonyang Dajie. — Lonely Planet

Though its new location off a grubby courtyard is far less salubrious, staff here are perhaps even more informative than those at Harbin’s five-stars. — Rough Guide

A grand old place built in 1901 as the Chinese Eastern Railway Hotel, this restored gem is a snapshot of Harbin’s bicultural past, with wood-panelled corridors and charmingly decorated rooms. — Rough Guide

Next to the long-distance bus station and opposite the train station, this tower is a good choice if you're just passing through and want a bit more comfort than a usual train station hotel. — Lonely Planet

Just to the left of the bus station as you face the entrance, Běiběi is a little worn with traffic but a good deal if you have an early bus or train to catch. — Lonely Planet

The location is very inconvenient unless you simply want to take advantage of the hostel's usual good deals on one- and two-day trips to the Yàbùlì Ski Resort. — Lonely Planet

Some rooms are simply gigantic, and all exude the luxury you’d expect from this upper-class chain. — Rough Guide