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Red Lantern House vs The Peninsula Beijing

Both Red Lantern House and The Peninsula Beijing are rated very highly by professional reviewers. On balance, The Peninsula Beijing scores significantly higher than Red Lantern House. The Peninsula Beijing is ranked #5 in Beijing with recommendations from 14 sources such as DK Eyewitness, Concierge and Condé Nast Traveler.

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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The Peninsula Beijing
The Peninsula Beijing
8 / 10
No.8 Goldfish Lane, Wangfujing, Beijing 100006
From $285 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Frommer's Frommer's
"English-speaking service staff is some of the best in the capital." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"The lobby, filled with Chinese antiques and a gurgling waterfall, is pretty impressive; the 525 posh guest rooms don't disappoint, either."
Insight Guides Insight Guides
"The modern, functional construction (with Chinese imperial flourishes) conceals a truly luxurious interior, with a complete range of facilities."
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"The hotel is set right in the luxury-shopping enclave of Wangfujing, with a plethora of treatments at the Peninsula's Spa waiting for you on your return." Full review
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"A winning blend of traditional Chinese style and modern flourish in the heart of the capital." Full review
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