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Aman Summer Palace vs The Orchid Hotel
Both properties are rated very highly by professional travelers. Overall, Aman Summer Palace scores significantly better than The Orchid Hotel. Aman Summer Palace is ranked #2 in Beijing with accolades from 15 reviewers like Mr & Mrs Smith, DK Eyewitness and Time Out.
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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The Orchid Hotel
Fodor's
Time Out
Frommer's
Condé Nast Traveler
Afar Magazine
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No.65 Baochao Hutong, Gulou East Street, Beijing 100009
From $105 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Fodor's
"The Orchid may be located in the middle of the action but is actually hidden away in an old network of hutong alleyways."
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Time Out
"Tucked down the narrowest of alleyways, between 63 and 67 Baochao Hutong, this tiny hotel possesses two fine terraces."
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Frommer's
"A cozy 10-room charmer hidden away in one of Beijing's up-and-coming hutongs, The Orchid is a favorite with travelers looking for character and comfort at a bargain price."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"This small, casually stylish hotel offers 10 compact rooms with en-suite bathrooms and TV/Wi-Fi, plus a rooftop cocktail bar overlooking the low-rise rooftops of old Beijing."
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Afar Magazine
"The Orchid is a small boutique hotel catering to adventurous travelers looking for the quaintness of a bed-and-breakfast in the middle of the capital."
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