The Best Hotels in Beijing
Amid Beijing's major international hotel chains, there’s a growing number of upscale boutique properties, such as Opposite House in the Sanlitun shopping district and Temple Hotel in the historic city center. For travelers in search of local charm and modern comfort, the quaint hotels and hostels in the neighborhoods surrounding the Drum and Bell towers are a convenient location for connecting to Beijing’s cultural pulse.
22 Jiuxianqiao Rd, Chaoyang Qu, Beijing Shi, China, 100016
The Swire Hotels group has infused the business hotel concept with a jolt of hipness. East is located in the Lido neighborhood on the fringe of northeast 4th Ring Road, removed from some of the hustle and bustle of Beijing’s center. In spite...
65 Baochao Hutong, Dongcheng Qu, Beijing Shi, China, 100009
Nestled in the maze of back alleys near Beijing’s iconic drum and bell towers, the Orchid Gulou is a small boutique hotel catering to adventurous travelers looking for the quaintness of a boutique hotel in the middle of the capital. The...
2 Jiuxianqiao Rd, Chaoyang Qu, Beijing Shi, China, 100096
5-15 Jinyu Hutong, DongDan, Dongcheng Qu, Beijing Shi, China, 100006
While the surroundings of the gilded tower of the Waldorf Astoria Beijing aren't exactly inspiring, the sea of people pouring into Wangfujing gives the neighborhood a lively feel. Opened in 2014, the Waldorf Astoria is undoubtedly angling for...
Simple in concept, excellent in execution, the Brickyard at Mutianyu is a destination in itself, situated about 90 minutes' drive from downtown Beijing in a traditional village. Recovered tile pieces form mosaics that pop out from otherwise...
9 Dongdaqiao Rd, Chaoyang Qu, Beijing Shi, China, 100001
Even for travelers who try to avoid malls whenever possible, Beijing's Parkview Green, an odd glass pyramid with impossibly high aerial walkways, is rather impressive. Attached is the Hotel Éclat. Service is overwhelmingly good—every...
Building 1 No 11 Sanlitun Road Chaoyang, Sanlitun Road, 北京市 China, 100027
Sanlitun was once a run-down district for young expats and broke students looking for a fun night out. But when the Opposite House, with its modern, green-paneled facade, landed in the middle of this formerly hedonistic paradise, things went...
China, Beijing Shi, Haidian Qu, 颐和园宫门前街1号 邮政编码: 100000
Aman Summer Palace allows guests to experience a piece of history in an utterly beautiful setting with hilltop temples, shimmering lakes, and marble bridges. The Summer Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site, was burnt down by a coalition of...
