Why do the hotels in Beijing have such a huge price range?

Hotel prices in major cities in the U.S. and Europe generally fit a pretty predictable pattern, with the major chains all comparable and smaller hotels farther from the city centers being somewhat cheaper. Beijing seems to have hotels that are listed as 3 or 4 star ranging from about $70 per night up to around $300. Is there some explanation for this or anything a traveler who%26#39;s never been to Beijing should be aware of?

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Why do the hotels in Beijing have such a huge price range?

One difference is likely to be that some of these hotels are part of major national or international chains and can command higher prices.

The main thing to be aware of is that at the 3-star level, some of the Chinese-brand hotels are fine, but lack English speaking staff, good Western breakfasts, etc. Those things might be helpful to you, but cost money to provide and are not factored in to star ratings.

Another issue is that the star rating is not a quality rating as much as a facility rating. Two-star places can be nice, but often have limited restaurant, bar, shops and exercise facilities compared to higher-rated places. A cheaper 4-star place may have these facilities, but just not be as nice as a more expensive 4-star place.

Why do the hotels in Beijing have such a huge price range?

I don%26#39;t think that this is so special with London. Last time I was in London as I recall it was the same. Nothing predictable about hotel prices. It is not an exact science.

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