If you're settling into Beijing for a while and want a brand you can trust in the most central spot — Ascott Raffles City is the serviced apartment with the highest score in this guide, 9.4/10 from over a thousand reviews. Units run from studios to two-bedrooms, all generously sized with a full kitchen and an in-room washer. It sits right by Dongzhimen, which connects directly to the Airport Express, so you can roll your bags from the plane to your door, and the CBD and Sanlitun are an easy walk. There's an indoor pool, gym and a lounge for longer-stay residents. People who've lived here describe 5-star hotel service with the space of an apartment. What to know: it's the upper-end option in the district, so nightly rates run higher than its neighbours here — if you're staying a while, ask the property directly for a monthly rate.
- ✓ 9.4/10 from ~1,030 reviews — the highest in this guide
- ✓ International Ascott brand with 5-star service
- ✓ Full kitchen + in-room washer in every unit
- ✓ Most central location, next to Dongzhimen with the Airport Express
- ✗ Nightly rates run higher than the other serviced apartments here
- ✗ No full Wherebest review yet
- ✗ For a long stay you'll need to request a monthly rate direct for the best value