Top five boutique and designer hotels in Beijing
Tired of those characterless business hotel chains or comfort-deprived inns? The capital offers some marvelous choices for you. Hotels are no longer a place to sleep, but also a place to experience luxury and uniqueness. For the sake of thorough pleasure, we have selected 5 top boutique and designer hotels to maximize your enjoyment during your time in the capital.
1. Anman at Summer Palace
If you are infatuated with traditional courtyards and Chinese architecture, Anman at the Summer Palace is the perfect place to realize your fantasy. Adjacent to the East Gate of the Summer Palace grounds, Anman houses a series of retro dwellings, boasting cultural heritage and imperial landscapes. Rooms and suites pay homage to the traditional design of the Summer Palace, featuring old-time elegance as well as modern comfort. Thanks to its unrivalled location, Anman at the Summer Palace is an oasis of extreme tranquility and exquisite quaintness.
Anman at Summer Palace, 15 Gongmenqian Street, East gate of Summer Palace, Haidian District; amanresorts.com/amanatsummerpalace. Rooms start at $550.
2. Commune by the Great Wall
Have you ever imagined waking up with a panoramic view of the Great Wall? Now the Commune by the Great Wall can make it happen. Managed by Kempinski, The Commune is a private collection of contemporary architecture designed by 12 Asian architects. It is part five-star hotel and part Asian architectural showcase. Staying in the townhouses with diverse features is a unique way to enjoy the amazing views and experience exclusive extravagance. Guests can explore a wild and untouched section of the Great Wall accessed by a private path.
Commune by the Great Wall, the Great Wall Exit No.53 at Shuiguan G6 Jingzang Highway; communebythegreatwall.com/en; Rooms start at 1600yuan.
3. Hotel G
Inspired by the retro chic of the 1960s, Hotel G is a designer boutique hotel in Sanlitun, Beijing's fashionable entertainment district. This excellent location enables guests to explore the flamboyant nightlife of the capital and can choose from a number of dazzling clubs and pubs in the vicinity. In evening this building glistens with neon lights, becoming a stylish landmark with chic ambience. The hotel has 100 exquisitely-designed rooms in which you can enjoy luxury and modernity.
Hotel G, No A7 Gongtixilu Chaoyang District Beijing; hotel-g.com; Rooms start at 1188yuan.
4. DuGe Courtyard Boutique Hotel
The charm and romance of hutong have made them all the rage among Western tourists. Staying in a courtyard is an authentic and unique way to savor the heritage of Chinese culture. Located in a traditional tranquil hutong, DuGe Courtyard is a hidden gem, sparkling with elegance, although its low-key entrance may mislead you. To impress the guests, DuGe flawlessly bridges the gap between oriental philosophy and western concepts, and artistically creates a homey atmosphere with nice touches. Privilege and privacy are always prioritized by the hotel, the VIP retreat enables guests to get completely immersed in undisturbed pleasure and soothing serenity.
DuGe Courtyard Boutique Hotel, Qianyuanensi Hutong No 26, Nanluoguxiang, Dongcheng district; dugecourtyard.com; Rooms start at 1200 yuan.
5. The Opposite House
Located in buzzing Sanlitun, The Opposite House is a relaxing oasis where classic meets chic. The minimalism-themed hotel aims to rekindle guests’ vigor and vitality after a day’s exhaustion in this fast-paced city. With its innovative space design and individual service, guests are instinctively intoxicated by joyous comfort and contentment. Modern elegance and classical glamour are ingeniously reflected by its creative layout and tasteful design. Quality furniture and top amenities make your room a home away from home.
The Opposite House, The Village, Building 1 No 11 Sanlitun Road, Chaoyang District; theoppositehouse.com; Rooms start at 2250 yuan.
Source: China.org.cn
