Regent Beijing

Low-key dorms & private rooms in a down-to-earth hostel offering a library, a lounge & a cafe/bar. A 10-minute walk from a metro station, this low-key hostel with a carved-wood facade is 1 km from the iconic Tiananmen Square. It's 3 km from the Forbidden City palace complex. Featuring wood floors and bunk beds, the mixed-gender dorms come with free Wi-Fi, lockers and linens; bathrooms are shared. Private rooms with en suite facilities feature local decor, flat-screen TVs, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. A colorful cafe/bar has wood beamed ceilings. Other amenities include a screening room, a library and a lounge.

Upscale rooms & suites in a grand hotel offering multiple eateries, an indoor pool & a bar. Set in the Central Business District, this luxury hotel in a sleek building is 5 km from both Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City. Chic rooms feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screens, minibars and marble bathrooms, as well as panoramic city views. Club rooms add access to a lounge serving food and drinks. Suites have living rooms; some provide kitchenettes and whirlpool tubs. Room service is on offer 24/7. There are Chinese, European and Asian/Western eateries, plus a pastry shop and a bar. Other amenities include squash and tennis courts, a gym and an indoor pool, in addition to a hot tub and a steam room. Shops and a beauty salon are available.

Sleek quarters, some with city views, in a sophisticated high-rise hotel offering 4 restaurants. In a glass high-rise within the vibrant Sanlitun area, this sophisticated hotel is 10 minutes' walk from a subway station and 10 km from Forbidden City, the famous palace complex. Sleek rooms provide complimentary Wi-Fi and smart TVs, plus minibars and Nespresso machines. Some add city views. Club level rooms have access to a private lounge with free breakfast, and evening drinks and snacks. Suites offer living rooms, dining areas and/or balconies. Amenities consist of Chinese, Japanese and tapas restaurants, as well as a steakhouse, a whiskey bar and a lobby lounge. There's a gym. Event space includes a ballroom. Parking is available (fee).

Step into the awe-inspiring Forbidden City, a sprawling palace complex in Beijing with 980 buildings, rich history, and stunning architecture that tells tales of emperors.

Free, massive (2.2 million-sq.-ft.) museum of Chinese history & art with more than 1 million relics.

Warm rooms in a genteel lodging with free breakfast, shadow theater performances & painting classes. This refined hotel is a 12-minute walk from the nearest subway station, 3 km from Beihai Park and 5 km from the Forbidden City. Featuring decorative wood lattice-style windows, the warmly furnished rooms come with minibars, free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, plus tea and coffeemaking facilities. Some add sofas. Kids age 5 and under stay for no extra cost with a parent. Freebies include breakfast and welcome drinks, plus shadow art theater performances, shadow art painting courses and loaner bikes. Cooking classes are also available.

Slick quarters in an upscale hotel with bars & fine dining, plus an indoor pool, a spa & a gym. This sophisticated hotel in the Central Business District is 4 minutes' walk from a metro station and 2 km from the Forbidden City palace complex. Slick rooms come with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, minibars and floor-to-ceiling windows; some have living areas. Suites add living rooms and 4-poster beds, and opulent, upgraded suites add private saunas and gym areas. The top category suite offers a kitchenette. Dining choices include a chic Italian restaurant, an acclaimed Asian eatery and a steakhouse/bar. There's also a lounge with a cocktail bar. Other amenities consist of an indoor pool, a spa and a fitness room. Breakfast is available.

Nestled near the bustling Wangfujing, this polished hotel offers warm accommodations, diverse dining options, and easy subway access for a breezy Beijing stay.

Nestled in the striking glass pyramid of Parkview Green, this art-filled hotel boasts luxurious, themed suites, impressive artworks, and top-notch service.

Low-key private rooms & capsules in a modest hostel offering bike rentals & a gift shop. This laid-back hostel, set in the Dongcheng District, is a 3-minute walk from the nearest subway station, a 6-minute walk from the 15th-century Drum Tower and 4 km from the Forbidden City. Simple private rooms and capsules come with free linens, towels and Wi-Fi, plus air-conditioning, wood floors and en suite bathrooms. Rooms also include flat-screen TVs, and tea and coffeemakers. Some offer city views and private terraces. Some capsules have shared bathrooms. The hostel offers bike and car rentals. There's also a gift shop.