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title: "Livefortuna Beijing vs Sofitel Beijing Central: which hotel is better?"
description: "Livefortuna Beijing or Sofitel Beijing Central in Beijing? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/livefortuna-beijing-beijing-vs-sofitel-beijing-central-beijing/
language: en
source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-11-06
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# Livefortuna Beijing vs Sofitel Beijing Central

Both are in Beijing, 1.1 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★ · Chaoyang District
## [Livefortuna Beijing](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/livefortuna-beijing-beijing/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.2 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 5.4

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1783011/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★★ · Jianwai Subdistrict
## [Sofitel Beijing Central](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/sofitel-beijing-central-beijing/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.5 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 5.6

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2112685/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Each hotel leads in 1 category. Your priorities decide. 1.1 km apart.

### Choose Livefortuna Beijing if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.2 / 8.5)

### Why is Livefortuna Beijing better than Sofitel Beijing Central?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.2 vs 8.5) (+0.7)
2.  More guest reviews (932 vs 193), so the rating is more reliable (×4.8)
3.  Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00) (−1h)

### Why is Sofitel Beijing Central better than Livefortuna Beijing?

1.  Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★) (+1★)
2.  240 m closer to public transport (−240 m)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Livefortuna Beijing | Sofitel Beijing Central |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.2  (+0.7) | 8.5 |
| Location | 5.4 | 5.6 |
| Facilities | – | 8.3 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 10.0 |
| Public transport | 6.1 | 7.4  (+1.3) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 9.2  (+0.7) | 8.5 |
| Guest rating | 9.2  (+0.7) | 8.5 |
| Number of reviews | 932  (+739) | 193 |
| Rank in Beijing | top 2%  (+29%) | top 31% |
| Location |
| Location score | 5.4 | 5.6 |
| Distance to the centre | 2.7 km  (−340 m) | 3.0 km |
| To public transport | 880 m | 640 m  (−240 m) |
| To the airport | 22 km | 23 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 29  (+3) | 26 |
| To the nearest food shop | 1.4 km | 1.5 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 3 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 3 | 3 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★★  (+1★) |
| Rooms | 313 | 345 |
| Floors | – | 25 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2019 | – |
| Listed amenities | 10 | 24  (+14) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00  (−1h) | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Steam room | – | ✓ |
| Hot tub | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Meeting rooms | – | ✓ |
| Wheelchair accessible | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Distance to the main sights |
| St. Joseph's Church, Beijing | 2.8 km | 2.8 km |
| Dongsi Mosque | 2.4 km | 2.8 km |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

[Sofitel Beijing Central prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/sofitel-beijing-central-beijing/prices/)

## Location

1.1 km apart

Livefortuna Beijing: city centre: 2.7 km, Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK): 22 km, 29 places to eat within 500 m, 3 sights within 1 km.

Sofitel Beijing Central: city centre: 3.0 km, nearest station Yong'anli Station: 640 m, Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK): 23 km, 26 places to eat within 500 m, 3 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Beijing

[Beijing weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/china/beijing/beijing/weather)

## Livefortuna Beijing or Sofitel Beijing Central: common questions

### Which is better, Livefortuna Beijing or Sofitel Beijing Central?

They are evenly matched. Livefortuna Beijing is stronger in guest rating; Sofitel Beijing Central is stronger in public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Livefortuna Beijing or Sofitel Beijing Central?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Livefortuna Beijing is closer: 2.7 km from the centre, against 3.0 km for Sofitel Beijing Central.

### How far apart are Livefortuna Beijing and Sofitel Beijing Central?

The two hotels are 1.1 km apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/livefortuna-beijing-beijing-vs-sofitel-beijing-central-beijing/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/