Jul 30 2008
Best Luxury Hotels in Beijing
Beijing has more than 600 star rated properties including more than 30 five star hotel as of July 2008. Making a reservation decision is always difficult, especially when it’s your first time to travel to Beijing. Some five star hotels in Beijing are quite old and the service they provide cannot meet your expectation, therefore judging by a simple star rating is far from enough to make the correct choice.
Even though hotel rates has increased substantially due to the Olympic factor, even the most expensive hotel in Beijing is less than a comparable one in other major international travel destinations such as New York or Tokyo.
If you are considering a luxury trip to Beijing for leisure or business, these 5 star accommodations are all top of the line.
1. The Peninsula Beijing
Used to be called The Peninsula Palace Beijing, The Peninsula Beijing has always attracted royalty, statesman, artists, writers and musicians from around the globe since it opened in 1989. This hotel has a traditional Chinese architectural-style exterior and modern, luxurious facilities and amenities. Ideally located in the central Beijing area, The Peninsula Beijing is just half miles away from Wangfujing Street, the major shopping area in downtown Beijing. With 525 spacious guest rooms and suites which all equipped with advanced technologies for its guests, the Peninsula Beijing is one of the best accommodation choices in Beijing.
2. The Regent Beijing
In the heart of China’s dynamic capital, The Regent Beijing comprises 500 luxurious guest rooms. It is an exclusive sanctuary that stylishly interweaves contemporary concept of luxury with the exquisite charm of historic China. Luxurious accommodation, the ultimate in modern comforts, state of the art facilities, gracious hospitality and intuitive service seamlessly come together to create an inspired, indelible experience that is distinctly. The Regent Beijing has a prime position, setting comfortably between the sleek modernity of the business district and the ancient hutongs of traditional China, just a short stroll from Beijing’s Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and is within easy access of Beijing Railway Station.
3. The Grand Hyatt Beijing
Experience the extraordinary hospitality and uncompromising service that is the hallmark of The Grand Hyatt Beijing. Within easy walking distance of Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City, this 18-story glass tower was built in 2001 as part of the prestigious Oriental Plaza in the centre of Beijing. The Grand Hyatt Beijing is a modern, elegant hotel, offering the best of both worlds - a subtle blend of Western and Oriental traditions encompassing contemporary hotel design and convenience with classic standards of service and excellence.
4. Raffles Beijing Hotel
Wonderful and historical building, spacious rooms and excellent service, the Raffles Beijing Hotel epitomizes elegance and exclusivity, as guests luxuriate in 171 beautifully appointed guest rooms and suites, which are some of the most expansive and decadent in Beijing. This hotel boasts state of the art meeting and banquet facilities and a Fitness Centre complete with its own indoor swimming pool.Ideally situated at the crossroads of famous Chang An Avenue and the district of Wangfujing Street, Raffles Beijing Hotel is in the heart of the prestigious business and commercial districts and a few minutes from the mystical Forbidden City, historical Tiananmen Square, the Silk Market and other famous sights.
5. Legendale Hotel Beijing
Newly opened in Mid 2008, the platinum five-star Legendale Hotel Beijing is surrounded by the bustling business center - moments from shops and entertainment. This luxurious downtown Beijing hotel is the ideal starting point to explore everything this dynamic city offers. The 390-room hotel is ideally located to make the most of both old and new Beijing. Adjoining 79 opulent serviced apartments as well as 126 private residential apartments, the property neighbors the brand new Hong Kong Jockey Club and the best reserved Hutong allies. Aside from the unique design, the Legendale Hotel Beijing is set to inspire with some of the finest dining and entertainment outlets in the city. The Legendale Hotel is honoured to be one of only two hotels in Beijing recognised as an official top VIP hotel by the Beijing Organising Committee for the Olympic Games (BOCOG).
