Originally Posted by
callmedtop
MO Beijing rates are very very high relative to the competition. I know this will be the new stunner in Beijing at least on hard product, but I wonder if the price premium is worth it (I suppose no one will know until its open).
There is a nice 3rd night free deal on suites which makes the Deluxe Suite (100sqm) come to $625++ per night. A Premier Suite at the Pen (75sqm, with likely upgrade to 100sqm Grand Premier) is $400++.
The difference is most stark on the entry level rates. MO starts at $460++ while the Pen starts at $330++.
These hotels seem to be competing for the same business on the surface - is this really just a function of being the new guy on the block? I do love that the MO has a sub-100 room count. We'll be traveling in November and will likely spend a lot of time in the hotel given the colder weather.
The Grand Premier was very nice, my last stay at the Pen we had the Grand Premier Suite connected to a deluxe suite. The major difference is the addition of a dining area, and a 2nd entrance that leads into the walk in closet.
I did find the 2nd entrance to be functional, easy to get changed in the closet and just walk right out, opposed to walking around the suite.
I am not sure what the new Peninsula room count is, but it did not feel "big", like I had mentioned in my previous review the fella who was the Assistant guest service manager at the time greeted me by name everyday he saw me in the lobby, which was a nice touch.
You cannot go wrong with the Peninsula in my opinion.