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Red Lantern House vs The Temple Hotel

Both Red Lantern House and The Temple Hotel are praised by those who travel for a living. On balance, Red Lantern House ranks slightly higher than The Temple Hotel. Red Lantern House comes in at #26 in Beijing with accolades from 5 sources such as Rough Guide, Frommer's and Time Out.

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 Temple Hotel
The Temple Hotel
7 / 10
23 Shatan Beijie, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100009, China
From $0 /night
  • Room Service
  • Restaurant
  • Air Conditioning
  • Minibar
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Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"All the decor is a mix of old and new. In the Imperial Suite, mid-­century sofas and lighting by Ingo Maurer complement Qing dynasty–era wood ceilings." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Unrivaled by anything else on the Běijīng hotel scene, this unique heritage hotel forms part of a renovation project that was recognised by Unesco for its conservation efforts." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"This newly-opened establishment boasts a 600-year history with chic furnishings.  ." Full review
Wallpaper Wallpaper
"The complex features event spaces, an art gallery and a restaurant." Full review