Beijing General Discussion Thread (Where should I stay? Which hotel is better? etc.)
Jun 6, 2017, 1:24 am
#241
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I stayed at the Westin Xi'An and also the W and STR in Beijing in my last trip there. If you are travelling with your father, I would tend to go for the STR. It is not as new as the W (STR was renovated in 2008), but it is well kept and certainly has a more conservative crowd that your father would probably appreciate more than the W. The W's lobby has a big night club vibe at night, particularly on the weekends.
As a Plat, the STR also has a happy hour club lounge. You can read more about it in the St Regis Beijing thread.
As a Plat, the STR also has a happy hour club lounge. You can read more about it in the St Regis Beijing thread.
Jun 6, 2017, 7:37 am
#242
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could also talk to marriott's ritz carlton, earns 2 SPG on SPG amex
Jun 12, 2017, 8:12 am
#243
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I'm not sure I would be comfortable sharing a room at the W due to its bathroom layout haha.
Jun 12, 2017, 10:28 am
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As a first timer in PEK with less than 24h on the ground and a 7:30am flight out the next morning, Starwood property would fit the agenda? I read the train starts at 6:00 and I'm out from the farther terminal, which seems risky.
Jun 12, 2017, 11:27 am
#245
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The Great Wall Sheraton. It's the closest SPG hotel to the airport. I recall taxi fare being a little less than 100 RMB.
Jun 12, 2017, 6:53 pm
#246
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The Westin is pretty much the same distance as apparently the Great Wall is leaving SPG shortly.
Jun 12, 2017, 8:31 pm
#247
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Stayed at the Renaissance Wangfujing and was very pleased with the property. They have a rather long cocktail hour which is from 5 to 8pm if I'm not mistaken with a fairly generous spread.
Jun 13, 2017, 12:04 am
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Jun 13, 2017, 6:46 am
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Jun 13, 2017, 7:54 am
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Jun 13, 2017, 11:38 pm
#251
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Hello!
At the following pricepoints, can anyone advise on which hotels you would choose?
We are a late-20's couple enjoying some time away in a city vacation. We certainly appreciate the hip factor of the W but would love to hear upgrade treatments in other properties.
W Beijing: $171
Westin Financial Street: $114
St Regis: $172
Westin Chaoyang: $109
Thanks!
At the following pricepoints, can anyone advise on which hotels you would choose?
We are a late-20's couple enjoying some time away in a city vacation. We certainly appreciate the hip factor of the W but would love to hear upgrade treatments in other properties.
W Beijing: $171
Westin Financial Street: $114
St Regis: $172
Westin Chaoyang: $109
Thanks!
Jun 14, 2017, 2:05 pm
#252
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Hello!
At the following pricepoints, can anyone advise on which hotels you would choose?
We are a late-20's couple enjoying some time away in a city vacation. We certainly appreciate the hip factor of the W but would love to hear upgrade treatments in other properties.
W Beijing: $171
Westin Financial Street: $114
St Regis: $172
Westin Chaoyang: $109
Thanks!
At the following pricepoints, can anyone advise on which hotels you would choose?
We are a late-20's couple enjoying some time away in a city vacation. We certainly appreciate the hip factor of the W but would love to hear upgrade treatments in other properties.
W Beijing: $171
Westin Financial Street: $114
St Regis: $172
Westin Chaoyang: $109
Thanks!