New World Beijing Hotel

Every now and then a upscale property earns its place on a shortlist by simply doing the basics very well, New World Beijing Hotel, in Dongcheng, is one of those. The setting is part of the appeal, a short ride from the main sights, and the location score sits in fair territory because of it. Inside, the rooms are…

Every now and then a upscale property earns its place on a shortlist by simply doing the basics very well, New World Beijing Hotel, in Dongcheng, is one of those. The setting is part of the appeal, a short ride from the main sights, and the location score sits in fair territory because of it. Inside, the rooms are polished, and guests pick out reliable wi-fi, a small spa and an in-house restaurant as the small things that add up over a stay. There's a particular atmosphere to the place, neither overdesigned nor neglected. With well over 1,200 reviews on the books and a genuinely glowing average, the reception from guests does most of the talking here. Reputation has held up across enough stays to mean something. Pricing has been sitting near €119 a night and the value score puts it in a premium bracket compared with similar properties. All told, New World Beijing Hotel reads as one of those Beijing addresses worth lining up against the obvious choices before booking.