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
- Guest rating
- 9.2 Excellent
- Location score
- 5.4
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
Hotel★★★★★Jianwai Subdistrict
Sofitel Beijing Central
- Guest rating
- 8.5 Very good
- Location score
- 5.6
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
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?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.2 vs 8.5)+0.7
- 2More guest reviews (932 vs 193), so the rating is more reliable×4.8
- 3Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
Why is Sofitel Beijing Central better than Livefortuna Beijing?
- 1Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★)+1★
- 2240 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 vs Sofitel Beijing Central: which hotel is better? | 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 | – | ✓ |
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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.
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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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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