The Ritz-Carlton Financial St, BeijingThe Ritz-Carlton Financial St in Beijing, China has a corrected score of 3.7 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 45 of 217 hotels we score in Beijing. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.8 before correction: Booking.com 3.5, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 4.0, Agoda 3.7. Rooms from about $285 a night (cached, not a live quote).Located in Beijing's financial district, The Ritz-Carlton Financial St is a contemporary five-star hotel housed in a glass and chrome building. It contains 253 guestrooms and suites, making it a practical choice for business travellers and tourists wanting to visit the Forbidden City. Facilities include an indoor pool, a 24-hour fitness centre, a sauna, and a full-service spa. On-site dining options include a premier restaurant. The hotel operates under mandatory eco-rules where cleaning is an opt-in service. While the location provides easy access to shopping and culture, the breakfast carries a high price tag.What stands out

Full-service spa and indoor pool

24-hour fitness centre

Proximity to historic sites

On-site dining options

Watch out for

Expensive breakfast

Limited English spoken by staff

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