Beijing Tangfu Sanlitun BOUTIQUE Hotel

Every now and then a four-star earns its place on a shortlist by simply doing the basics very well, Beijing Tangfu Sanlitun BOUTIQUE Hotel, in Sanlitun, is one of those. Sanlitun is doing some of the heavy lifting here: it's set away from the busiest corners of Beijing, and that proximity does change the trip. Expect…

Every now and then a four-star earns its place on a shortlist by simply doing the basics very well, Beijing Tangfu Sanlitun BOUTIQUE Hotel, in Sanlitun, is one of those. Sanlitun is doing some of the heavy lifting here: it's set away from the busiest corners of Beijing, and that proximity does change the trip. Expect well-appointed rooms with reliable wi-fi and an in-house restaurant, practical details that keep showing up in consistently flattering comfort feedback. The numbers behind the reviews tell their own story, around 780 reviews, scoring solid on balance. Reputation has held up across enough stays to mean something. Recent rates have been hovering around €66 a night, which lands as a fair-value option for the city. Stack Beijing Tangfu Sanlitun BOUTIQUE Hotel against the better-known names in Beijing and the trade-offs become genuinely interesting.