Aman at Summer Palace

Overview
Rooms
Facilities
Dining

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).

Why We Love This Hotel

History: Set in a series of historic pavilions that once housed guests of the Imperial Court, the Aman at Summer Palace evokes the former opulence of imperial China.

Intimacy: Like the other Aman resorts properties, the Aman at Summer Palace boasts an intimate, comfortable setting and fantastic, attentive service.

Location: The Aman at Summer Palace is an ideal location from which to explore the Great Wall – which lies some two hours away by car.

Convenience: The historic Summer Palace, the largest and best-preserved imperial park in China, is mere steps away from the Aman at Summer Palace.

Hotel Group: Aman
Destination: Beijing, China
Hotel Type: Resort
Location Type: Urban Retreat

Amenities

24hr Room Service
Banquet Facilities
Bar/pub
Boutiques
Business Center
Cinema
Coffee Shop
Concierge
Cribs/infant Beds Available
Disabled Facilities
Family Room
Fitness Center
Fitness Classes
Games Room
Garden
Indoor Pool
Library
Meeting/conference Facilities
Multilingual Staff
Poolside Bar
Restaurant
Safety Deposit Boxes
Salon
Sauna
Shuttle Service
Smoking Area
Spa
Steam Room
Wi-Fi In Public Areas

The Aman at Summer Palace was designed and built in the manner of traditional Chinese residences. Consisting of a number of rooms and suites centered around an internal courtyard dotted with bamboo gardens and indigenous trees, the rooms at the Aman recall the splendor and glory of the Ming Dynasty, one of the many golden ages of Chinese history. Each room features a floor lined with polished clay tiles, high, wooden ceilings, and sumptuous regional fabrics. Additionally, every room is furnished with works of art and antique rosewood furniture, including traditional wooden screens with intricate, carved latticework and bamboo blinds.

Courtyard Guestrooms

Each of the ten Courtyard Guestrooms is outfitted with king-size or twin beds and armoires built in the style of the Ming Dynasty. The en-suite bathrooms feature twin basins and a separate shower and toilet.

Courtyard Suites

The seven spacious Courtyard Suites possess an open-plan bedroom and living area, each with their own unique layout and orientation. Every suite features king-sized beds, daybeds, reading chairs, and writing desks. The bathrooms feature free-standing bathtubs, and a separate shower and toilet.

Deluxe Suites

There are 17 Deluxe Suites, some with combined bedroom and living areas, and others with separate bedrooms and living areas. Each suite features a king-size four-poster bed, daybed, reading chairs and writing desk. The spacious en-suite bathrooms have twin basins, free-standing island bathtubs and a separate dressing room that is furnished with two large, Ming-style wardrobes.

Imperial Suite

A luxurious, sprawling residence, the Aman’s sole Imperial Suite consists of three pavilions: a private pavilion, a living pavilion, and a formal pavilion. The suite’s private pavilion consists of an enclosed courtyard, living area, dining area, a spa treatment room (with two beds) and steam room. Adjoining the main reception room is a lounge with drum stools, a tah bench, and a coffee table. The suite's bathroom is equipped with a bathtub, shower, toilet, dresser, and even a separate dressing area. The living/study pavilion is set up with conference room seating, can accommodate up to 14 people, and can be used for formal occasions or private parties.

Suites

Each of the eight select Suites have an open-plan bedroom and a unique layout and orientation. The spacious rooms feature king-size beds, daybeds, reading chairs and writing desks. The large bathrooms feature freestanding bathtubs and a separate shower and toilet.

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