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Kempinski Hotel Beijing Yansha Center vs Red Lantern House

Both properties are rated very highly by expert reviewers. Overall, Red Lantern House scores marginally better than Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center. Red Lantern House scores 76 with accolades from 5 reviewers including Time Out, Frommer's and Rough Guide.

Kempinski Hotel Beijing Yansha Center
Kempinski Hotel Beijing Yansha Center
7 / 10
No.50 Liangmaqiao Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100125
From $135 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Fodor's Fodor's
"The facilities remain first-rate thanks to a well-equipped gym, easy access to shopping in the attached Lufthansa Center, and plenty of dining opportunities." Full review
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"On the Third Ring Road, this luxurious business hotel is a little out of the way, though the huge attached shopping complex means there’s no shortage of diversions on site."
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"Set in Sanlitun, a neighborhood with bars and the world’s largest Adidas store, this Cubist glass edifice is "a stunning building" by Japanese avant-garde architect Kengo Kuma." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"The marble baths are bright and airy, with thick towels, slippers, hotel-branded toiletries, magnifying mirrors and robes. " Full review
Time Out Time Out
"Aside from the funky Chinese-style black wardrobes, rooms are fairly forgettable but the hotel, as a whole, has a cosy, warm and relaxed vibe." Full review
Red Lantern House
Red Lantern House
7 / 10
No.5 Zhengjue Hutong, Xinjie Kou, Xicheng District, Beijing 100035
From $0 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
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Frommer's Frommer's
"Though technically on the west side of town, this sprawling backpacker's hotel, located in a traditional courtyard dwelling, is still quite central to many of Beijing's main sites." Full review
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Be sure to specify if you want an en-suite bathroom; otherwise, you'll be using the communal toilets.
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The most engaging of the Red Lantern brood." Full review
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"The main feature here is an extraordinary courtyard overloaded with ornament, including two water features and a forest of red lanterns."
Time Out Time Out
"This homely place around a converted courtyard is a challenge to find, but persevere if you want the hutong experience at a cut-price rate." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"The Red Lantern House is in a great location in the city's old hutongs. It is ideally suited to backpackers and families on a tight budget." Full review
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