Experts' Choice Award

Beijing Hotel NUO

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Top 1% of hotels in Beijing

8/10

What the experts agree on

A storied 1900s Beaux Arts landmark (formerly Raffles Beijing) blending old-world grandeur—chandeliers, marble staircases, a historic ballroom—with an unbeatable location steps from the Forbidden City and Wangfujing.

13 expert reviews

“Personality Suites named after the hotel’s most famous patrons... are packed with wonderful examples of attention to detail, while the ballroom and Writers Bar both hark back to the hotel’s heyday.”

– Time Out

Frommer's

"If you're looking for a slice of old-world charm, look no further than Raffles Beijing." Full review

Concierge

"Closer to Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City than any of the city's other top-end hotels, the Raffles occupies a Beaux Arts–style building with a long history."

Jetsetter

"Built by an enterprising Frenchman in 1900, the hotel's sweeping staircases, arched lobby staircases and 1920s dance hall... were skillfully rejuvenated when Raffles took over."

Travel + Leisure

"Over-the-top opulence reigns at this vaunted, century-old hotel—which is, appropriately, closer than any other to Beijing’s singularly grand Forbidden City." Full review

Condé Nast Traveler

"Located by the Wangfujing shopping district, just steps from Tiananmen Square, the Beaux Arts landmark is "a true oasis, with the best location in Beijing"." Full review

DK Eyewitness

"Sections of the Beijing Hotel have been revamped and re-staffed by the Singapore Raffles group to produce one of Beijing's best addresses."

Forbes Travel Guide

4 Stars

"Rooms are swathed in romantic chintzes, oriental rugs and French furnishings but include contemporary touches like flat-screen TVs and DVD players on request."

Gayot