Beijing
East Asia · China
Best Months
Apr, May, Sep, Oct
Rec. Nights
5 nights
Airports
PEK (Beijing Capital), PKX (Beijing Daxing)
Avg. Cash
$34 - $757/night
Best Value
Overview
Beijing is the political, cultural, and historical heart of China — a metropolis of 22 million where ancient hutongs and imperial palaces sit alongside gleaming skyscrapers. The Forbidden City, Great Wall, Temple of Heaven, and Summer Palace justify a week's visit.
The Park Hyatt Beijing regularly prices at 25,000-30,000 World of Hyatt points per night against $350-$500 cash rates. Marriott Bonvoy has multiple options including the JW Marriott Hotel Beijing, while IHG's InterContinental properties offer solid redemptions.
Spring and autumn are the sweet spots — mild temperatures, lower pollution levels, and golden foliage around the imperial parks. Visitors who time their trip to autumn often describe it as one of the most atmospheric city experiences in Asia.
Cash vs Points
Hotels in Beijing range from $34 to $757 per night. Points redemptions offer 1.8+ cents per point value.
Points Hotel Recommendations
10 properties in Beijing bookable with points, sorted by value
| Hotel | Program | Check-in | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BEI Zhaolong Hotel | Hyatt | 5,804 | $103 | 1.8¢ | ||
Hyatt Regency Beijing Wangjing | Hyatt | 8,231 | $139 | 1.7¢ | ||
Wyndham Xiong'an | Wyndham | 7,500 | $118 | 1.6¢ | May 23 | |
Howard Johnson Junhe Hot Springs Resort Beijing | Wyndham | 7,500 | $101 | 1.3¢ | May 23 | |
Garner Hotel Beijing 798 Art District | IHG | 9,350 | $63 | 0.7¢ | May 24 | |
Holiday Inn Express Beijing Shijingshan Parkview | IHG | 10,000 | $63 | 0.6¢ | May 24 | |
JW Marriott Hotel Beijing | Marriott | 32,000 | $172 | 0.5¢ | May 23 | |
JW Marriott Hotel Beijing Central | Marriott | 32,000 | $172 | 0.5¢ | May 23 | |
Hilton Beijing | Hilton | 50,000 | $225 | 0.5¢ | May 23 | |
Hilton Beijing Wangfujing | Hilton | 50,000 | $225 | 0.5¢ | May 23 |
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Transfer Points Strategy
Find the best transfer path for your credit card points
If you have Points:
BEI Zhaolong Hotel
If you have Points:
Wyndham Xiong'an
If you have IHG One Rewards Points:
Garner Hotel Beijing 798 Art District
If you have Marriott Bonvoy Points:
JW Marriott Hotel Beijing
If you have Hilton Honors Points:
Hilton Beijing
How to Earn Points for This Trip
The best hotels in Beijing use World of Hyatt, Wyndham Rewards, IHG One Rewards, Marriott Bonvoy, and Hilton Honors points. Here’s how to earn them:
IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card
IHG
$99
Annual Fee
140,000 IHG One Rewards points — transfers earns IHG One Rewards points directly
- 140K bonus points — enough for 3-5 free nights at many IHG properties
- Earn 26x total at IHG properties and 5x on travel, dining, and gas
- 4th night free on IHG award stays (saves 25% on 4-night bookings)
Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card
Hilton
$150
Annual Fee
130,000 Hilton Honors points — transfers earns Hilton Honors points directly
- Automatic Hilton Honors Gold status
- Earn 12x at Hilton properties, 6x at restaurants and supermarkets
- Free weekend night reward after $15K in calendar year spending
Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card
Hilton
$550
Annual Fee
175,000 Hilton Honors points — transfers earns Hilton Honors points directly
- Automatic Hilton Honors Diamond status (top tier)
- Earn 14x at Hilton properties, 7x on travel and dining
- Free weekend night reward annually + one after $60K spend
Bilt Mastercard®
Bilt
$0
Annual Fee
earns World of Hyatt points directly, earns IHG One Rewards points directly — only card that earns points on rent — transfers 1:1 to all major hotels
- Earn 1x points on rent with no transaction fees (up to 100,000 pts/yr)
- Earn 3x on dining and 2x on travel
- Transfer 1:1 to Hyatt, Marriott, IHG, and Hilton
Chase Sapphire Preferred®
Chase UR
$95
Annual Fee
75,000 Ultimate Rewards points — transfers earns World of Hyatt points directly, earns IHG One Rewards points directly
- Earn 5x on travel through Chase Travel℠
- Earn 3x on dining, select streaming, and online groceries
- 1:1 transfer to Hyatt, Marriott, and IHG
World of Hyatt Credit Card
Hyatt
$95
Annual Fee
60,000 Hyatt points + free night (Cat 1-4) — transfers earns World of Hyatt points directly
- Earn 4x at Hyatt hotels and 2x on dining, travel, and gym memberships
- Free night certificate annually (Cat 1-4) worth up to $300+
- Automatic Discoverist elite status
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Travel Tips
Best Time to Visit
Apr, May, Sep, Oct
Getting There
PEK (Beijing Capital), PKX (Beijing Daxing)
Visa & Entry
Check your country's requirements
Budget
From $34/night
Packing Essentials
Pack for the climate
Cultural Tips
Respect local customs
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