Sleeps at Beijing


BEIJING SIHE COURTYARD HOTEL

Treat yourself to a slice of authentic Chinese history with this unique courtyard inn, which is built upon an infrastructure dating back to nearly 400 years. Traditional furniture, and porcelain vases and crafts evoke the nostalgia of old-world Beijing – but lest you think this equates to having to rough it out, all rooms are fully stocked with modern amenities including cable TV and Internet access.

Rates: From RMB 720 to RMB 6,400 a night depending on room type
Cool Factor: The impeccable service- Sihe Hotel even offers an airport pickup service and tours to various popular tourist spots, including the Great Wall and the Beijing Zoo.
Contact info:
Address: 5 Deng Cao Hu Tong Dong Si South Street, Dong Cheng District
Tel: + 86 10 5193555
Website: www.sihehotel.com

THE COMMUNE BY THE GREAT WALL KEMPINSKI

Located in the Shui Guan Mountains amidst eight square kilometers of private land, this boutique hotel by the Kempinski group has hosted some of the world’s most famous guests including Hollywood actress Renee Zellweger and Michelle Yeoh. The Commune also has a private collection of contemporary architecture designed by 12 Asian architects, with 42 villas (ranging in sizes of four to six bedrooms) and 236 rooms and suites, dispersed along the steep slope of the serene locale. Guests will also have access to a private path to a part of the original Great Wall.

Rates: Luxury – From RMB 2,000 per night for a standard room. Packages are available and more information available on the website.
Cool Factor: Besides being a boutique hotel, it also serves as a semi-architectural museum and was exhibited at the 2002 Biennale di Venezia.
Contact info:
Address: The Great Wall Exit at Shui Guan, Ba Da Ling Highway.
Tel: +86 10 8118 1888
Website: www.kempinski-thegreatwall.com

JIANGUO HOTEL BEIJING

Although nestled in the very heart of Beijing’s hectic CBD district, this charming “garden hotel” is renowned to its sleek but unobtrusive atmosphere. The hotel’s main quarters are lined with sprawling glass paneling opening into picturesque gardns and lush greenery. Located a stone’s throw fron Tiananmen Square, this hotel score for cleverly incorporating elements o Beijing’s beautiful untamed countryside with the modern accessibility of it concrete jungle.

Rates: From RMB 880 per night to a Business Room to RMB 1300 for; Business Suite.
Cool Factor: Centralised location and stunning view for a great price. Contact Info:
Address: Jianguo Men Wai Da Jie Beijing 10020
Tel: + 86 10 65002233
Website: www.hoteljianguo.com

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