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Aman Summer Palace vs Fairmont Beijing

Both properties are endorsed by professional travelers. Overall, Aman Summer Palace is the choice of most writers compared to Fairmont Beijing. Aman Summer Palace is ranked #2 in Beijing with praise from 15 sources like Condé Nast Traveler, Frommer's and Forbes Travel Guide.

Aman Summer Palace
Aman Summer Palace
9 / 10
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
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Concierge 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 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 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. " Full review
Gayot 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 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." Full review
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Fairmont Beijing
Fairmont Beijing
7 / 10
No.8 Yong'an Dongli, Jianguo Menwai Main Street, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100022
From $114 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Laundy Room
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Surrounded by high-end office buildings, Fairmont Beijing is like a debutante fenced in by eager beaux, but it courts the diplomatic and commercial district with a gentle grace." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Book one of the 2010-opened Gold Rooms, where bathrooms now have oversize bathtubs, heated floors, and over-the-top, 24-karat-gold rain showerheads." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"Opened in 2009 in Yong An Li and generally regarded as a prime gateway to Beijing's central business district, this Fairmont boasts a rose-gold, glass-curtain facade and distinctive architecture." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"The 222-room Fairmont Beijing strikes a stylish note in the city's Central Business District, with its hard-to-miss rose gold glass facade and bridge-shaped structure." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"It’s located in the heart of Beijing’s Central Business District, but the all-glass, rose gold-colored Fairmont pops out from the surrounding office buildings." Full review
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