Beijing

Serviced apartments directly above Raffles City mall and Dongzhimen metro, popular with families and business travelers for roomy units with kitchens and washers. Guests consistently praise the attentive staff, convenient subway access and a well-kept pool and gym, while a minority mention ageing fixtures and occasional cleaning issues.

Grand Hyatt Beijing at Oriental Plaza stands out with its unbeatable central location near the Forbidden City and direct access to a premium shopping mall. Guests love the spectacular resort-style indoor pool, exceptional service from dedicated staff, and lavish breakfasts. While some unrenovated rooms show signs of age, the hotel remains a top luxury choice in the heart of Beijing.

Fairmont Beijing is a modern luxury landmark in the Chaoyang CBD, praised for attentive butler service, spacious rooms with panoramic city views and a dramatic rose-gold façade. Guests repeatedly highlight the Willow Stream Spa, indoor panoramic pool and a polished executive lounge, while a recurring complaint concerns expensive hotel parking.

The Ritz‑Carlton Beijing (China Central Place) is a service‑driven luxury hotel beside high‑end malls and minutes from Dawanglu metro. Guests repeatedly single out individual staff members for outstanding care, and rooms are spacious and spotless though some decor shows age.

The Kerry Hotel is a large, five-star city hotel in the heart of Beijing's CBD, integrated into the Kerry Centre shopping and business complex and directly connected to the mall. Reviews say it's a workhorse for business travelers and family visits: spacious, quiet rooms, a robust fitness center with an excellent pool, a club lounge, and a strong front-office team.

A minimalist luxury hideaway in Wangfujing, The PuXuan is praised for its calm, artful interiors, spacious rooms with views toward Jingshan/Forbidden City, and highly attentive staff who routinely go the extra mile. Guests highlight the Guerlain spa amenities, excellent breakfast and personal touches (birthday/anniversary surprises); only occasional minor quibbles appear about room lighting or elevator layout.

Sofitel Beijing Central pairs French elegance with a genuinely central Beijing location: spacious 50sqm+ rooms, dual‑aspect windows and strong concierge service are recurring highlights. Guests praise breakfast, the restaurants and helpful staff like Sunny, Ella and Jenson, but some warn the property shows signs of age and occasional AC/thermostat problems.