Raffles Beijing Hotel (China) - Hotel Reviews

Address: 33 East Chang An Avenue, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100004, China

Region: China > Beijing > Xidan

Amenities:

Bar/Lounge Business Center Fitness Center Free High-Speed Internet Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access

Hotel Style:

Ranked #13 of 4,449 hotels in Beijing

Price Range: $$

Hotel Class:5 star (5*)

Official Description (provided by the hotel):: Reflecting Oriental refinement and French élan, Raffles Beijing Hotel epitomises refinement and exclusivity. Established in the early 1900s, this luxury Beijing hotel was then proclaimed as “the only deluxe hotel in the Far East”. A century on, guest rooms and suites draw inspiration from the golden age of travel but are technologically enabled with discretion for 21st century living. Personality Suites pay homage to luminaries from the hotel’s fabled history while Raffles Inc Business Rooms cater to business travellers on the move.Indulge in gastronomic delights at this Beijing hotel. Innovative French cuisine takes centrestage at the elegant Jaan Restaurant which recalls the glamour of the 1920s with glittering chandeliers and its original timber dance floor.The vibrant East 33 meanwhile offers international fare and the popular weekend Seafood Extravaganza.Ideally situated at the crossroads of famous Chang An Avenue and the district of Wangfujing, Raffles Beijing Hotel lies in the heart of the prestigious business and commercial districts, a few minutes from historical attractions such as the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Temple of Heaven, the Silk Market, and modern marvels such as the ‘Water Cube’ National Swimming Centre and ‘Bird’s Nest’ Olympic Stadium which captured the world’s imagination during the Summer Olympics of 2008. ... more less

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Also Known As:: Raffles Hotel Beijing; Beijing Raffles Hotel; Raffles Beijing

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Sal the Fat Fish

Singapore, Singapore

Top Contributor

83 reviews

81 hotel reviews

Reviews in 38 cities

212 helpful votes

“No longer that grand, old dame that Raffles is so familiar with”

Reviewed May 18, 2013 NEW

I am sad to report that the Raffles Beijing Hotel has dropped down several notches in terms of service since my last visit. I hate to allude to this but there seems to be poor training standards compared to the Raffles which I am so familiar with you during the Jennie Chua days. This time round, the service staff (from... More

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“Finally staying at the grand, old Raffles... but how long can it last?”

Reviewed August 21, 2012

sugbug

Geelong

Reviewer

5 reviews

4 hotel reviews

Reviews in 4 cities

6 helpful votes

“Excellence”

Reviewed May 16, 2013 NEW

So glad we planned to stay at Raffles Beijing for our 30th wedding anniversary. The room is better than the photos, the location is amazing, the staff are wonderful, this Hotel is perfect in every way. Just wish we could stay longer.

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idabella

Paris

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15 reviews

6 hotel reviews

Reviews in 6 cities

4 helpful votes

“Belle époque in the heart of Beijing”

Reviewed May 14, 2013 NEW

Very nice stay at the prestigious Raffles Beijing Hotel. Warm welcome by Mr Spooner and staff. Spacious room with a nice view reminds Parisian hotel of "belle époque". Good quality breakfast served in the room. Western style food in The Writers bar. The only missing point is the swimming pool, which is not as prestigious as the rest of the... More

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Dear Guest We would like to thank you and your daughter for having chosen Raffles Beijing Hotel as your preferred accommodation in Beijing and we appreciate you having taken the time to share your experience with us on TripAdvisor. We were thrilled to learn that you enjoyed the personalized services our Raffles Ambassador John Spooner and his team extended to... More

52JAG

1 review

“Gracious under pressure”

Reviewed May 13, 2013 NEW

Our 5 day visit to Beijing had been centered around our stay at Raffles until an unexpected pipe burst made a large portion of the hotel inaccessible. The management of Raffles graciously arranged to compensate us with lodging at another property while John Spooner, the hotel Ambassador, mapped out some “must see” places for our first trip to Beijing. We... More

Dear Guest, Warm greetings from Raffles Beijing Hotel! First, I would like to express my personal gratitude for your kind letter and the time you have taken to share your experience with us. Second, on behalf of my entire team at Raffles Beijing Hotel, I would like to sincerely thank you for staying with us here in Beijing. At Raffles... More

Geordie2666

Huntly, United Kingdom

60 reviews

26 hotel reviews

Reviews in 26 cities

5 helpful votes

“The Magic Begins at Raffles”

Reviewed May 11, 2013

you must stay at raffles!There is simply nowhere as good in Beijing ..service is paramount here and-under the masterful guidance of John the raffles ambassador your stay will be perfect..we are hoping to visit many more raffles hotels including The Grand Hotel D,Angor ..we hope it will live up to our fabulous experiences in Singapore and Beijing..history brings alive these... More

Dear Guest, First, we would like to express my personal gratitude for the time you have taken to share your thoughts with us on TripAdvisor. Second, on behalf of the entire team at Raffles Beijing Hotel, i would like to express our sincere appreciation for you staying with us. It is always a great pleasure and extremely rewarding to receive... More

LiamHum

London, United Kingdom

Senior Contributor

37 reviews

16 hotel reviews

Reviews in 19 cities

20 helpful votes

“Gob smacked by the rave reviews”

Reviewed May 10, 2013 via mobile

We are currently staying in at the Raffles. We found the staff very friendly, but look beyond the facade and noticed the most of the carpets were dirty and had not been vacuumed, our room was shoddy, not to mention when arrived the lights, phone and some plug sockets were not working. The room also had terrible finishes not what... More

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Dear Liam, Greetings from Raffles Beijing Hotel! Thank you for your recent stay with us in Beijing. Our mission is to here at Raffles is creating emotional luxury by offering thoughtful, welcoming, graceful and charming service. Therefore, we were delighted to learn that you enjoyed and were wowed by our personalized services. On the other hand we were disappointed to... More

AndLP

Cardiff, United Kingdom

Senior Reviewer

7 reviews

5 hotel reviews

Reviews in 5 cities

“Wonderfully welcome with a timeless elegance.”

Reviewed May 10, 2013

Before our trip I contacted ' The Mr J Spooner' hotel ambassador with a few queries and requests. He promptly replied with all my queries answered and more. Upon arriving we were warmly welcomed by John and his staff and comfortably seated and served tea during which check in was efficiently and swiftly completed. This is a big bonus following... More

Dear Guest, We would like to thank you and your family for having chosen Raffles Beijing Hotel as your preferred accommodation in Beijing. We very much appreciate you having taken the time to submit your detailed report about your experience to TripAdvisor. What you have described in your review is exactly what we strive for. Our philosophy is being an... More

barbev

Anglesea, Victoria, Australia

17 reviews

17 hotel reviews

Reviews in 15 cities

42 helpful votes

“Friendliness as well as luxury”

Reviewed May 8, 2013

The efficient hotel car service from the airport, the almost overwhelming welcome on arrival, the ease of an in-room check-in, the spaciousness and comfort of our room, the quality of food and service in the restaurant, the elegance of the hotel lobby and ground floor spaces… all met the high standards we associated with the Raffles name. But Raffles Beijing... More

Dear Guest, Greetings from Raffles Beijing Hotel! First, I would like to express my personal gratitude for your kind letter and the time you have taken to share your experience with us. Second, on behalf of my entire team at Raffles Beijing Hotel, I would like to sincerely thank you for staying with us. At Raffles our mission is to... More

Ann R

Leeds, England, United Kingdom

3 hotel reviews

Reviews in 3 cities

1 helpful vote

“A little bit of tranquility in a bustling city”

Reviewed May 7, 2013

A lovely place to stay, if possible try and get breakfast included in the rate. On arrival we were met by the hotel's English speaking ambassador John Spooner, he saw to all our checking in procedures whilst we sat, drank complimentary tea and were given relevant helpful tourist advise. We were then taken to our room by a receptionist. The... More

Dear Guest, We would like to thank you for having chosen Raffles Beijing Hotel as your preferred accommodation in Beijing as well as for your feedback following your recent stay. We very much appreciate and value the time you have taken to share your experience with us on TripAdvisor. We are certainly extremely thrilled to learn that we exceeded your... More

davidalexander73

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

10 reviews

“Perfectly situated hotel”

We only had a few days in Beijing and staying at the Raffles hotel was a perfect choice. The hotel is very close to a large number of attractions, easily within walking distance. We stayed at in both the old and new parts of the hotel due to two separate bookings. The old part is dated and could do with... More

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Dear Guest, On behalf of my entire team at Raffles Beijing Hotel, I would like to express my sincere appreciation for you staying with us. In addition I also like to thank you for the time you have taken to share your thoughts with us on TripAdvisor. We were delighted to learn that you felt the hotel is located in... More

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