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Aman Summer Palace vs Beijing Drum Tower Youth Hostel
Both hotels are recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, Aman Summer Palace is the choice of most writers compared to Beijing Drum Tower Youth Hostel. Aman Summer Palace comes in at #2 in Beijing with approval from 15 reviews like Time Out, Afar Magazine and Gayot.
Aman Summer Palace
Concierge
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Gayot
Time Out
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No.1 Gongmenqian Street, Yiheyuan, Haidian District, Summer Palace, Beijing 100091
From $480 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Concierge
"Nestled among courtyards, willow- and bamboo-lined stone pathways, and a picturesque lake, the resort allows private day and night access to the palace and gardens."
DK Eyewitness
"The Aman brand's first property in China is stunning to look at, with guests feeling that they are on the set of a film."
Star Service
"The courtyard setting and surrounding gardens infuse an authentic Chinese feel to the place. Accommodations often open to pathways, gardens of bamboo trees and other Ming Dynasty symbols. "
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Gayot
"The Aman at Summer Palace, a 250-year-old World Heritage site, is a perfect retreat for anybody looking for luxury and history in Beijing."
Time Out
"Housed in the original guesthouses used by Empress Dowager Cixi just steps away from the East Gate of the Summer Palace, rooms are traditionally decorated, cosy and stunning."
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Beijing Drum Tower Youth Hostel
Rough Guide
The Telegraph
Lonely Planet
No 51 Jiu Gu Lou Street, Xicheng District, Beijing 100009
From $0 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Smoking Rooms
Rough Guide
"This three-story hostel is in a good area, though right on a noisy main road. Rooms are spartan but clean, and the whole place looks a bit institutional."
The Telegraph
8.0
"Offering a great location in the heart of old Beijing, well-informed staff, and private rooms with super city views, the hostel is popular with both Chinese and foreign backpackers."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"A no-frills hostel with nifty, capsule-style singles and spacious twins and doubles. The subway is very close, and it's a short stroll to the area's lively hutong alleyways."
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