Regent Beijing vs City Central Youth Hostel
Both hotels are recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Regent Beijing scores significantly higher than City Central Youth Hostel. Regent Beijing comes in at 84 with accolades from 9 reviews including Fodor's, Forbes Travel Guide and Concierge.
Regent Beijing
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No.99 Jinbao Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100005
From $148 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"The Regent is sparkly and grand, with an excellent location and fine amenities to boot... The rooms here are still spacious and have an understated elegance with nice Chinese antique accessories."
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Concierge
"The imminent summer Olympics have brought heightened competition to Beijing's field of five-star hotels, but The Regent stands out, thanks to a concierge team that goes the extra mile."
Fodor's
"Some of the most... elegant guest rooms in the city, an excellent location... and an imposing, soaring glass-walled lobby are just some reasons why the Regent is a top choice for the rich and famous."
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Lonely Planet
"A full range of health and leisure facilities and five restaurants round off the impressive picture."
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Travel + Leisure
"A mile from Tiananmen Square, with 500 streamlined rooms, top service (waiters remember how you take your coffee), and an indoor pool. ."
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City Central Youth Hostel
No.1-5 Beijingzhan West Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100005
From $0 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Kitchenette
Frommer's
"Housed in the old post office building, this newly opened hostel-cum-hotel has an unbeatable location directly opposite Beijing railway station."
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Time Out
"What this hostel lacks in charm it makes up for in convenience."
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Lonely Planet
"Though it's a bit shabby, institutional and lacking in atmosphere, this HI-affiliated hostel has some of the cheapest private rooms in town."
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