1. The Peninsula Beijing (王府半岛酒店) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

2. NUO Hotel Beijing (诺金酒店) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

3. Hotel Éclat Beijing (怡亨酒店) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

4. Novotel Beijing Peace (诺富特和平宾馆) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

  • Location: Downtown (next to subway Line 5)
  • Best for: Budget-conscious families
  • Key Features:
    • Free kids’ club with cultural activities
    • Halal/Kosher meal options
    • Direct airport shuttle (¥50/person)
  • Price: ¥900+/night

5. The Orchid Hotel (兰亭宾馆) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

  • Location: Gulou (hutong area)
  • Best for: Authentic local experience
  • Key Features:
    • Courtyard rooms with traditional décor
    • Free bike rentals to explore hutongs
    • Hosts weekly dumpling-making classes
  • Price: ¥600+/night

Comparison Chart

Hotel Location Price (¥/night) Best For Unique Perk
The Peninsula Wangfujing 3,800+ Luxury Rolls-Royce city tours
NUO Hotel Lido 2,200+ Art/Business Free gallery access
Hotel Éclat Sanlitun 1,800+ Design/Nightlife Dalí art collection
Novotel Peace Downtown 900+ Families Kids’ club & airport shuttle
The Orchid Hutongs 600+ Cultural immersion Hutong bike tours

Notes:

  • WiFi: All hotels offer free high-speed WiFi.
  • Payment: Major credit cards accepted (Visa/MasterCard/Amex).
  • Typhoon Season (Jul–Sep): Book refundable rates; Novotel provides free cancellations.