Sofitel Beijing Central, BeijingSofitel Beijing Central in Beijing, China has a corrected score of 3.4 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 100 of 217 hotels we score in Beijing. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.3 before correction: Booking.com 2.8, Tripadvisor 5.0, Google 2.5, Agoda 2.9. Rooms from about $240 a night (cached, not a live quote).Sofitel Beijing Central is a five-star hotel situated in the centre of Beijing near Wangfujing Street, the Temple of Heaven, and Tiananmen Square. The property contains 345 guest rooms measuring between 50 and 175 square metres. Facilities include two restaurants, a spa with nine treatment rooms, an indoor pool, and a health club. The hotel follows Woke hotel eco-rules, allowing guests to opt out of daily cleaning. It serves business travellers and tourists who require proximity to public transport and major landmarks. While the rooms are large and modern, some guests have noted that the breakfast selection could be improved.What stands out

Large guest rooms

Near subway stations

On-site spa and pool

Central location

Watch out for

Variable breakfast quality

Unusual area layout

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