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The most luxurious hotel in Beijing, and often the choice of visiting heads of state. It’s in the heart of the Central Business District (CBD), above a swish shopping mall and it has arguably the best restaurant in town in Aria.

Eleven modern villas by 11 Asian architects dot a green valley within sight of the Great Wall. Facilities include DVD players, an indoor pool, and a private cinema. Managed by Kempinski.

Above the Oriental Plaza mall on Wangfujing, no other luxury hotel is better located; few are as well equipped. Restaurants here are among the city’s finest and the pool is a knock-out.

The youngest of Shangri-La’s Beijing stable combines the group’s high service standards with bright, modern room design. The Kerry is also home to the city’s hottest cocktail bar and extensive health facilities.

Luxurious and recently renovated rooms have large plasma TVs; marble bathrooms also have a small screen. Two terrific restaurants (Huang Ting and Jing), a luxury mall, excellent service, and a central location, make this one of the city’s best choices.

Beijing’s quirkiest hotel has just five rooms, each furnished with period antiques and decorated according to a different theme. You can choose from the “Chairman’s Suite” or one of the “Concubines’ Private Courtyards”.

Recently renovated to a high standard, and with the addition of a brand new tower and excellent restaurants and bars. One drawback is that the hotel is out in the far west of the city, near the Summer Palace.

Small but beautifully decorated rooms with free access to an on-call butler. There are excellent restaurants, as well as an exclusive health club and outdoor putting green.

Acclaimed top-end living for international executives in the heart of the CBD, also providing 1–3 bedroom apartments. Service is exceptional and apartments are elegantly furnished and fully equipped.

Beijing’s oldest hotel reopened in summer 2006 after a massive refit as part of the famed Raffles group. Excellent location at the bottom of Wangfujing, a short walk from Tian’an Men Square.