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Best Midrange
The Orchid ( www.theorchidbeijing.com ) Tasteful rooms at this peaceful courtyard hotel.
The Emperor ( www.theemperor.com.cn ) Pleasingly offbeat hotel slap next door to the Forbid-
den City.
Hotel Kapok ( www.hotelkapok.com ) Midrange cool for designer types.
Bamboo Garden Hotel ( www.bbgh.com.cn ) Elegant, hushed and historic courtyard hotel.
Park Plaza ( www.parkplaza.com/beijingcn ) Good value, friendly, comfortable and a solid loca-
tion.
Best Top End
DuGe ( www.dugecourtyard.com ) Exquisite designer courtyard hotel; only six rooms.
St Regis ( www.stregis.com/beijing ) Sumptuous in every way and fantastic restaurants.
Ritz-Carlton Beijing, Financial Street ( www.ritzcarlton.com ) Wonderful service and luxuri-
ous, spacious rooms.
Courtyard 7 ( www.courtyard7.com ) Immaculate rooms and a winning hutong location.
Opposite House ( www.theoppositehouse.com ) Striking building and top-drawer trendy.