--- title: "Shangri-La Harbin vs The Ritz-Carlton, Harbin: which hotel is better?" description: "Shangri-La Harbin or The Ritz-Carlton, Harbin in Harbin? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/shangri-la-harbin-harbin-vs-the-ritz-carlton-harbin-harbin/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-11-08 --- # Shangri-La Harbin vs The Ritz-Carlton, Harbin Both are in Harbin, 770 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger. Hotel · ★★★★★ · 爱建街道 ## [Shangri-La Harbin](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/shangri-la-harbin-harbin/) - **Guest rating:** 8.3 · Very good - **Location score:** 2.4 - **Score by category:** 1 of 5 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2083022/agoda/?lang=en) Hotel · ★★★★★ · 爱建街道 ## [The Ritz-Carlton, Harbin](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-ritz-carlton-harbin-harbin/) - **Guest rating:** 9.5 · Exceptional - **Location score:** 2.3 - **Score by category:** 3 of 5 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2214497/agoda/?lang=en) The short answer ## Pick The Ritz-Carlton, Harbin It leads in 3 of 5 categories. 770 m apart. ### Choose The Ritz-Carlton, Harbin if you want - the more consistently praised stay (9.5 / 8.3) ### Why is Shangri-La Harbin better than The Ritz-Carlton, Harbin? 1. More guest reviews (200 vs 37), so the rating is more reliable (×5.4) 2. 6 more listed amenities (26 vs 20) (+6) ### Why is The Ritz-Carlton, Harbin better than Shangri-La Harbin? 1. Higher guest rating (9.5 vs 8.3) (+1.2) 2. Has an indoor pool 3. Has an on-site restaurant ## All compared facts Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel. | | Shangri-La Harbin | The Ritz-Carlton, Harbin | | --- | --- | --- | | Score by category | | Guest rating | 8.3 | 9.5 (+1.2) | | Location | 2.4 | 2.3 | | Facilities | 7.5 | 9.2 (+1.7) | | Spa & wellness | 10.0 (+3.0) | 7.0 | | Beach access | 5.0 | 5.4 (+0.4) | | Ratings & reviews | | StayVersus score | 8.3 | 9.0 (+0.7) | | Guest rating | 8.3 | 9.5 (+1.2) | | Number of reviews | 200 (+163) | 37 | | Rank in Harbin | top 45% | top 1% (+44%) | | Location | | Location score | 2.4 | 2.3 | | Distance to 爱建街道 centre | 390 m (−150 m) | 540 m | | To the beach | 1.5 km | 1.4 km (−100 m) | | To the airport | 31 km | 30 km | | Restaurants within 500 m | 2 | 1 | | Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 | | Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 | | Rooms & building | | Star rating | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | | Rooms | 404 | – | | Floors | 18 | – | | Newest building or renovation | 2008 | – | | Listed amenities | 26 (+6) | 20 | | Policies | | Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 | | Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 | | Amenities | | Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ | | Parking | ✓ | ✓ | | Shuttle | ✓ | – | | Car hire | ✓ | – | | Concierge | ✓ | ✓ | | Laundry | ✓ | ✓ | | Luggage storage | ✓ | – | | Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ | | Bar | ✓ | ✓ | | 24-hour room service | ✓ | ✓ | | Spa | ✓ | ✓ | | Sauna | ✓ | – | | Steam room | ✓ | – | | Hot tub | ✓ | – | | Massage | ✓ | – | | Gym | ✓ | ✓ | | Wheelchair accessible | ✓ | ✓ | | Smoke-free | ✓ | – | | Air conditioning | ✓ | – | | Minibar | ✓ | ✓ | | In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ | | Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – | | Blackout curtains | ✓ | – | | Valet parking | – | ✓ | | 24-hour front desk | – | ✓ | | Restaurant | – | ✓ | | Indoor pool | – | ✓ | | Meeting rooms | – | ✓ | | Which hotel suits you | | Beach holidays | – | ✓ | | 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. ## Location 770 m apart Shangri-La Harbin: city centre: 2.8 km, Harbin Taiping International Airport (HRB): 31 km, beach: 1.5 km, 2 places to eat within 500 m. The Ritz-Carlton, Harbin: city centre: 2.9 km, Harbin Taiping International Airport (HRB): 30 km, beach: 1.4 km, 1 places to eat within 500 m. ## Weather in Harbin [Harbin weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/china/heilongjiang/harbin/weather) ## Shangri-La Harbin or The Ritz-Carlton, Harbin: common questions ### Which is better, Shangri-La Harbin or The Ritz-Carlton, Harbin? The Ritz-Carlton, Harbin leads in 3 of 5 categories, including guest rating, facilities, beach access. Shangri-La Harbin is stronger in spa & wellness. ### Which is cheaper, Shangri-La Harbin or The Ritz-Carlton, Harbin? Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side. ### Which hotel is closer to the centre? Shangri-La Harbin is closer: 390 m from the centre, against 540 m for The Ritz-Carlton, Harbin. ### Which hotel is closer to the beach? The Ritz-Carlton, Harbin is 1.4 km from the nearest beach; Shangri-La Harbin is 1.5 km. ### How far apart are Shangri-La Harbin and The Ritz-Carlton, Harbin? The two hotels are 770 m apart in a straight line. ## 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/) --- Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/shangri-la-harbin-harbin-vs-the-ritz-carlton-harbin-harbin/. 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/