Fodor's Beijing by Fodor's

Author:Fodor's
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Fodor's Travel Publications
Published: 2015-01-08T16:00:00+00:00

Xicheng District

Xicheng District lies to the west of Dongcheng. It makes up the other half of Beijing’s inner core, with the Forbidden City’s western edge as its starting point. This area is home to many of Beijing’s old hutong alleyways and is a great place to stroll around the neighborhood’s famous lake.

FAMILY | DoubleTree by Hilton Beijing

HOTEL | (Běijīng Xī’ěrdùn yìlín jiŭdiàn).

Soaring 22 stories into the air, the DoubleTree is a solid hotel with perks that compensate for its out-of-the-way location, from the warm chocolate-chip cookies in the lobby to the alluring oasis of the terraced outdoor swimming pool.More pluses include the bright and modern guest rooms and the well-stocked gym. On the debit side, the dining options are not exactly spectacular, and the hotel’s location is a little off the beaten track (but there are usually enough taxis on hand to ensure that neither is much of an issue). Pros: gorgeous pool area; decent value. Cons: a little too remote; lack of good dining options. | Rooms from: Y880 | 168 Guang’anmenwai Dajie, Xicheng District | 010/6338–1888 | www.beijing.doubletreebyhilton.com | 543 rooms, 118 suites | No meals | Station: Caishikou.

InterContinental Financial Street Beijing

HOTEL | (Běijīng Jīnróngjiē zhōujì jiŭdiàn).

The spacious rooms at this well-appointed business hotel show hints of traditional Chinese art.It’s smart, smooth and comfortable—think of this place as an exercise in corporate chic (apt considering this InterContinental is in the heart of Financial Street), including a 24-hour business center, plus an indoor pool, spa, and state-of-the-art fitness center rounding out a perfect package for traveling executives. Try are sizzling steaks at the Steak Exchange and excellent buffet meals in the café. Pros: convenient location within Beijing’s financial hub; great for business travelers; excellent facilities. Cons: no appealing quirks; lack of culture nearby; business vibe may put off families. | Rooms from: Y1,500 | 11 Financial St., Xicheng District | 010/5852–5888 | www.ichotelsgroup.com | 318 rooms, 10 suites | No meals | Station: Fuchengmen (Exit C).

Minzu Hotel

HOTEL | (Mínzú fàndiàn).

The Minzu was built in 1959 as one of Mao’s “Ten Great Buildings” to celebrate a decade of the People’s Republic—this paean to China’s unity has welcomed many dignitaries over the years, but with the rise in the number of luxury hotels around Beijing, the hotel no longer attracts any significant visitors, and the only reason to stay here—other than price—is if you have business in the area.A lack of international brand recognition means it lies slightly off the usual tourism radar, despite its location near western Chang’an Jie, relatively close to Tiananmen Square. Pros: close to the Xidan shopping area; good quality for price; spacious. Cons: service can be lackluster; feels tired; lack of buzz. | Rooms from: Y950 | 51 Fuxingmennei Dajie, Xicheng District | 010/6601–4466 | www.minzuhotel.cn | 512 rooms, 40 suites | No meals | Station: Xidan.

Ritz-Carlton Beijing, Financial Street

HOTEL | (Běijīng Lìsīkă’ěrdùn jiŭdiàn).

With ample amounts of glass and chrome, the Ritz-Carlton could be mistaken for one of the many sleek office buildings that crowd this

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