China World Hotel, Beijing vs The Orchid Hotel
Both The Orchid Hotel and Shangri-La's China World Hotel are praised by expert reviewers. Overall, The Orchid Hotel ranks slightly better than Shangri-La's China World Hotel. The Orchid Hotel ranks #16 in Beijing with praise from 8 reviews including Afar Magazine, Fodor's and Condé Nast Traveler.
China World Hotel, Beijing
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No.1 Jianguomenwai Avenue, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100004
From $118 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"China World remains a landmark in Beijing, with a gorgeous lobby decorated with crystal chandeliers and Chinese artwork and an extensive shopping mall on the basement level."
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Jetsetter
"Stepping into the marbled foyer, it's easy to see why Beijing's Shangri-La's China World Hotel is the top choice for visiting heads of state. Here classic Eastern style meets world-class..."
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Travel + Leisure
"Inspired by China’s imperial palaces (lacquered red pillars; gold bamboo panels; crystal chandeliers), with escalator access to one of the city’s most upscale shopping malls."
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Star Service
"This property is similar in quality to other central business hotels, but offers a regional touch that no other property in town can match."
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Fodor's
"The service is slick, the restaurants are very good... during conferences and exhibitions, business travelers pack its modern, well-appointed rooms."
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The Orchid Hotel
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No.65 Baochao Hutong, Gulou East Street, Beijing 100009
From $105 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Fodor's
"The Orchid may be located in the middle of the action but is actually hidden away in an old network of hutong alleyways."
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Time Out
"Tucked down the narrowest of alleyways, between 63 and 67 Baochao Hutong, this tiny hotel possesses two fine terraces."
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Frommer's
"A cozy 10-room charmer hidden away in one of Beijing's up-and-coming hutongs, The Orchid is a favorite with travelers looking for character and comfort at a bargain price."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"This small, casually stylish hotel offers 10 compact rooms with en-suite bathrooms and TV/Wi-Fi, plus a rooftop cocktail bar overlooking the low-rise rooftops of old Beijing."
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Afar Magazine
"The Orchid is a small boutique hotel catering to adventurous travelers looking for the quaintness of a bed-and-breakfast in the middle of the capital."
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