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Aman at Summer Palace
Aman at Summer Palace, which opened in fall 2008, is located just outside the east gate of the palace, and meticulously designed to harmonize with the graceful architecture of the former retreat of China's emperors. A series of century-old guesthouses, built for guests awaiting an audience with Empress Dowager Cixi, have been transformed into a hotel with 18 rooms and 25 suites. With their trademark sensitivity to historic properties, Aman has decorated the interiors with period furniture and rich fabrics that evoke the grandeur of the palace itself. There are three restaurants: The Grill; The Chinese Restaurant, which has an elegant Ming Dynasty interior; and Naoki, helmed by chef Naoki Okamura and specializing in his trademark "French Kaiseki", which combines the best of French haute cuisine with Japanese artistry. Other amenities include a bar, a library, and the Aman Club — a spa and fitness-center complex including a large pool, located underground to preserve the harmonious aesthetic of the architecture. The Aman is a 45-minute drive from central Beijing and a 45-minute drive from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).
Aman at Summer Palace
15, Gongmenqian Street, Summer Palace, Beijing
100091 Beijing
Peoples Republic of China
Tel: (86) (10) 6288 5293
E-mail: theamansummerpalace.rec@amanresorts.com
Opposite House
Located in Beijing's stylish, new Village at Sanlitun shopping and entertainment complex, the Opposite House is a unique small hotel designed by noted Japanese architect Kengo Kuma. While the exterior is clad in squares of varying hues of vibrant green, the 99 rooms and suites are soothing, decorated in warm, neutral tones and fitted with pale wood furniture and crisp white linens. Kuma says he intended for the blend to create the calm of an "urban forest." The hotel's name is derived from the Chinese term for the guest house in a traditional courtyard compound, which was located opposite the main house. There are a variety of restaurants and bars to choose from, in keeping with the hotel's Sanlitun location: Sureño faces on a sunken tree-filled courtyard and serves mediterranean cuisine; Bei (which means north) specializes in the cuisine of Northern China, Japan and Korea; Mesh is a dark and cozy lounge and bar, with excellent cocktails and an extensive wine list, while Punk, a "mini-club" is edgier and hosts local and international djs. There is no business center, but wi-fi is available in all rooms and public spaces. There is also a high-design spa surrounding a large and visually striking stainless-steel-clad pool, which offers massage therapies, a steam room, sauna and fitness center. Opposite House is 40 minutes from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Opposite House
The Village, Building 1
11 Sanlitun Rd., Chaoyang
Beijing 100027
People's Republic of China
Tel: (86) (10) 6417 6688
Fax: (86) (10) 6417 7799
E-mail: answers@theoppositehouse.com
Park Hyatt Beijing
Towering above Beijing's Central Business District, the brand new Park Hyatt Beijing occupies the top floors of the central building of the new, mixed-use Yintai Centre, the tallest skyscraper on Chang'an Avenue and a symbol of the new China. Directly opposite the China World Trade Centre and the new CCTV Tower, the 237-rooms and suites of the Park Hyatt offer dramatic views over the latest additions to Beijing's building boom. The hotel's sleekly modern interior makes the most of the 360° panorama and includes the highest restaurant in Beijing, the China Grill, which sits on the 66th floor and is crowned by a dramatic glass pyramid. There are two other restaurants serving Western and Chinese dishes, as well as the China Bar, a swank cocktail lounge adjoining the China Grill. In the lower floors of the tower, the Park Life complex offers further options for dining, bars and entertainment, as well as luxury boutiques and beauty services. The Tian spa (tian means heaven in Chinese), on levels 59 and 60, has eight treatment rooms offering massage, and aesthetic and body treatments based in traditional Chinese medicine, as well as a relaxation lounge, exercise studio and a lap pool. The fitness center, within the Park Life complex, includes cardio and weight areas, an exercise studio, and an indoor swimming pool. Personal butler service is available, and there is also a 24-hour business center and high-speed wired or wireless Internet throughout the hotel. The Park Hyatt is 15 minutes from the Forbidden City by car, and 40 minutes from the Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).
Park Hyatt Beijing
2 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District
The Peninsula Beijing
Beijing 100022
People's Republic of China
Tel: (86) (10) 8567 1234
Fax: (86) (10) 8567 1000
E-mail: parkhyattbeijing@hyattintl.com
Raffles Beijing Hotel
The Raffles Beijing Hotel stands as an icon in the city, once the setting of significant political and cultural events, and only a few minutes from the Forbidden City. The 171 rooms are reputed to be some of the most spacious and lavish in Beijing. There are four restaurants and bars to choose from in the hotel, including Jaan, which serves modern French cuisine, and East 33, which specializes in Asian and Western cuisine. The facilities at the hotel include business center, wi-fi access, fitness center, sauna, swimming pool and spa. The hotel is a 40-minute drive from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).
Raffles Beijing Hotel
33 East Chang'an Avenue
Beijing 100004
People's Republic of China
Tel: (86) 10 6526 3388
Fax: (86) 10 8500 4380
E-mail: beijing@raffles.com
The Peninsula Beijing
The Peninsula Beijing is located just a short walk from The Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square and the Museum of Chinese History, only 40 minutes from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). This 525-room hotel has two renowned restaurants: JING, which serves Asian-influenced western cuisine and Huang Ting, which serves Cantonese and northern specialties in classical courtyard-style house. The Peninsula is equipped with wi-fi in its Club Lounge, an extensive business center, a fitness center with a wide range of equipment, saunas, steam rooms and a heated indoor pool. There are a variety of massage treatments including aromatherapy and traditional Chinese massage; the new Peninsula Spa by ESPA opened in May 2008 and offers 12 state-of-the-art treatment rooms. The Peninsula is also home to some of Beijing's best shopping, with such high-end boutiques as Chanel, Gucci, Cartier, Prada and YSL located right in the hotel.
The Peninsula Beijing
8 Goldfish Lane, Wangfujing
Beijing 100006
People's Republic of China
Tel: (86) (10) 8516 2888
Fax: (86) (10) 6510 6311
E-mail: pbj@peninsula.com