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The Opposite House vs Bamboo Garden Hotel

Both hotels are highly recommended by writers. On balance, The Opposite House is the choice of most reviewers compared to Bamboo Garden Hotel. The Opposite House ranks #1 in Beijing with endorsements from 19 publications such as Wallpaper, Gayot and Mr & Mrs Smith.

The Opposite House
The Opposite House
9 / 10
Building 1, No.11 Sanlitun Road, Beijing 100027
From $225 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Concierge Concierge
"Opposite House is destined to be the choice of film stars, visiting architects, and anyone who wants to be surrounded by the capital's most dramatically stylish interiors."
Fodor's Fodor's
"If you want a taste of 21st-century China then look no further than this place... a prime contender for being Beijing's best boutique hotel." Full review
Insight Guides Insight Guides
"This impossibly fashionable Japanese-designed hotel is one of the most stylish spots in town."
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"A stay at The Opposite House places you in the heart of Beijing, convenient to Yashow Market and CCTV Headquarters. This 5-star hotel is within close proximity of Nali Patio and National..." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This trendy Swire-owned boutique hotel is top-drawer chic... the location is great for shopping, restaurants and drinking." Full review
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Bamboo Garden Hotel
Bamboo Garden Hotel
7 / 10
No.24 Xiaoshiqiao Alley, Jiugulou Street Xicheng District, Beijing 100009
From $77 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Laundy Room
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Frommer's Frommer's
"Said to be the former residence of the infamous Qing dynasty eunuch, Li Lianying, Bamboo Garden was the first major courtyard-style hotel in Beijing and is among the most beautiful." Full review
Insight Guides Insight Guides
"Simple, clean rooms open onto a classical Chinese garden, with a great location close to the Drum Tower. What it lacks in facilities is more than made up for in atmosphere."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"The intimate, leafy courtyard at Bamboo Garden is appealing, even if the rooms, as in many of Běijīng’s courtyard hotels, can’t quite match the elegant, hushed atmosphere." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"The charming hotel is located in a small hutong near the Jiugulou subway stop." Full review
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"This hotel was converted from the residence of a Qing official and today the courtyards and bamboo-filled gardens are by far its best features."
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