The Peninsula BeijingvsRegent Beijing by IHG
Regent Beijing and The Peninsula Beijing are both praised by professional travelers. Overall, The Peninsula Beijing ranks slightly higher than Regent Beijing. The Peninsula Beijing comes in at #5 in Beijing with accolades from 14 sources including The Telegraph, Jetsetter and Time Out.
The Peninsula Beijing
Frommer's
Concierge
Insight Guides
Tablet
Travel + Leisure
Jetsetter
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Gayot
Time Out Show All Reviews
No.8 Goldfish Lane, Wangfujing, Beijing 100006
From $285/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "English-speaking service staff is some of the best in the capital." Full review
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 "The modern, functional construction (with Chinese imperial flourishes) conceals a truly luxurious interior, with a complete range of facilities."
Tablet18.5
"Everything simply feels right, from the extremely high standard of service... to something so prosaic as the sheer material quality of the construction and furnishings." Full review
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 "A winning blend of traditional Chinese style and modern flourish in the heart of the capital." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Combines excellent location with the most distinctive luxuries of any of Beijing's large-scale upmarket hotels."
Star Service "In the heart of historic Beijing, this property has, under Peninsula management, reclaimed and maintained its reputation as one of the very best hotels in China." Full review
Gayot "Located in the heart of Beijing, it's impossible to miss The Peninsula's grand, traditional Chinese architectural-style exterior."
Time Out "Fully refurbished between 2001 and 2005, rooms are all clean lines and modern furnishings, with occasional splashes of colour. Bathroom products are Molton Brown despite their Peninsula logos." Full review
Regent Beijing by IHG Frommer's Concierge
Fodor's
Lonely Planet Tablet Travel + Leisure Star Service
Condé Nast Traveler Time Out
Forbes Travel Guide Show All Reviews
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." Full review
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." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"A full range of health and leisure facilities and five restaurants round off the impressive picture." Full review
Tablet19.0
"It’s essentially just a state-of-the-art big business hotel." Full review
Travel + Leisure "A mile from Tiananmen Square, with 500 streamlined rooms, top service (waiters remember how you take your coffee), and an indoor pool. ." Full review
Star Service "The 19-story-high Regent Beijing is located on Jinbao Street, a 15-minute walk from the Wangfujing shopping district, Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City, and immediately by a subway station." Full review
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Floor-to-ceiling windows provide excellent views (ask for one including the Forbidden City), although traffic noise can seep in even on higher floors.
Condé Nast Traveler "This glass-fronted "first-class high-rise" on Jinbao Street is a quick subway ride from Tiananmen Square. Interiors meld classic and contemporary styles." Full review
Time Out "Nestled amongst the luxury car dealerships on Jinbao Jie and the prestigious Wangfujing shopping area, the Regent comes with commendable pedigree." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"The Regent Beijing delivers a contemporary setting with Asian flair and prices that are a shade lower than those of its peers." Full review
