Luxury Hotels in Beijing

Pros: 1. The hotel is nestled halfway up the mountain, offering fresh air and truly beautiful surroundings. It's a peaceful escape from the city's hustle and bustle, and the hotel's decor and maintenance are quite good. Our butler, Bella, was incredibly meticulous and thoughtful, taking care of every little detail. She met all our needs, making our stay exceptionally comfortable. 2. There's a wide array of facilities and activities, including a mountainside hot spring, indoor pool, Hatha yoga, singing bowl therapy, a gym, and a kids' club. It's perfect for families, and the kids' club is large and newly renovated – it just reopened in May. It's definitely more fun than the kids' clubs at other hotels I've visited. Plus, children aged 4 and up can be supervised for free, which made my little one super happy! 3. The room key card came with a park map, showing hiking trails. There's an easy 5-kilometer mountain boardwalk, perfect for families, where you can visit the Eight Planets viewing platforms. 4. The breakfast was impressive! They had steaks, lamb chops, and a rich variety of both Chinese and Western dishes. However, the cured meats were generally a bit too salty. Cons: 1. For a 5-star hotel, there was no safe in the room. 2. While there's an abundance of kids' activities, most of them come with a fee. 3. Since the kids' club was newly renovated, the smell was quite strong, making my eyes and throat uncomfortable. Overall, we were still very satisfied. I imagine it would be even more atmospheric to visit in winter for the hot springs, though I expect it would be extremely crowded.

My stay at the Waldorf Astoria Beijing was absolutely perfect, earning a full five-star review! I experienced both the main building and the traditional courtyard rooms. The location is superb, right next to Wangfujing and within walking distance to the Forbidden City, making getting around incredibly convenient. The hotel's design is truly unique and thoughtful. The rooms are spacious and elegant, the bedding is soft and comfortable, and the amenities are high-quality and smell wonderful – every detail shows great care. Our butler, Willow, provided attentive and thoughtful service; she was warm, polite, and perfectly balanced, never being intrusive. The breakfast spread was extensive, featuring both authentic Beijing specialties and delicious Western options. The afternoon tea was beautiful and tasted just as good as it looked. This is definitely the top luxury hotel to stay at when visiting Beijing. Highly recommended!

Had a two-day trip to Yanqi Lake and chose Yanqi Hotel, Beijing. The hotel environment is peaceful, elegant, and full of luxury. From the lobby to the outdoor grounds, every step offers a picturesque view—super photogenic! In the evening, there's a musical fountain, and it's nice, quiet, and not crowded. The kids' playground, spa, gym, and swimming pool were all open and fully operational. The room was spacious and spotless, with very comfortable bedding that gave us a wonderful night's sleep. We tried both the Chinese and Western dining options; the food tasted great with a wide variety to choose from. The staff were warm, attentive, and thoughtful—special thanks to Bingao! A perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of the city to unwind and relax on vacation. Overall, we were extremely satisfied with our stay. Highly recommended and definitely worth a return visit!

Our stay at the Peninsula Wangfujing was an excellent experience. Upon arrival, we were warmly welcomed by the hotel staff at the entrance. In particular, a middle-aged gentleman helped us with our luggage to the front desk, which truly showed the hotel's sincerity and passion for customer service. Initially, the room assigned by the front desk wasn't to my liking, but after mentioning it, the staff promptly arranged an equivalent suite for us. Their efficiency and service attitude were delightful. The hotel's breakfast restaurant is located on the first floor of the lobby. The ambiance is fantastic, the breakfast selection is rich, and the staff's service is impeccable. Perfect!

I visited Yanqing with my parents in August to escape the summer heat and chose the World Horticultural Exposition Park Hotel, located within the Expo Park itself. After booking on Ctrip, the hotel proactively called to confirm and recorded our car number. We needed to enter through Gate 2, and it was just a few minutes' drive to the hotel entrance. We could park either right outside or in the underground parking lot. Upon check-in, both the service staff and security helped with our luggage, but there was no one to assist when we left. The hotel is a converted traditional Chinese Huizhou-style building, featuring some Chinese garden elements. The standard rooms are spread across two floors, and there's also a large area dedicated to villas and courtyards with private hot springs. During check-in, the staff introduced many of the hotel's amenities and complimentary offerings. The room key cards were wooden and came in fabric pouches. We booked a twin room and noted that elderly parents would be staying, so we were assigned a ground-floor room. The room was quite spacious and also decorated in a Chinese style, complete with a special tea set and tea leaves, as well as a Nespresso machine. A fruit platter was a complimentary welcome gift. Even the bottled water was from Baishishan. The bathroom had a separate shower and bathtub. We added breakfast when booking the room. Breakfast offered both Chinese and Western options; while the dining area wasn't huge, the quality and taste were excellent. Coffee needed to be ordered separately from the staff and was delivered to the table. The fruits were particularly fresh. The 'dalumian' (noodle dish), assorted grains, and salads were all very good. The hotel provides a free shuttle bus for touring the park, a 20-minute ride. On the hour, it can also drop guests off at designated locations like the Botanical Pavilion. There's a 20-minute guided tour of the ancient architecture, explaining its history. We also received complimentary Chinese tea, and the single-serve meals provided were very tasty. For booking three nights, we received a complimentary Chinese afternoon tea with traditional pastries; the taro paste peony flower was particularly good, paired with black tea and red bean paste. We also received a complimentary Chinese handicraft session, which was perfect for a rainy day. Additionally, we were given hot spring tickets for another hotel near the Expo Park. Every morning and evening, we could take a stroll by the nearby lake – the air was wonderfully fresh, and it wasn't far from the city center. Overall, the environment was superb, the service was attentive, and the meals were satisfying.

This National Day holiday, we returned to Beijing, hoping once again to take our time strolling through the city's charming hutongs. After spending the first three days near Wangfujing and exploring most of the nearby alleys, we decided to stay at our all-time favorite hotel brand, The Ritz-Carlton. This time, we chose The Ritz-Carlton Beijing (China Central Place), and it certainly did not disappoint—it truly felt like coming home. This marks the ninth Ritz-Carlton property we've stayed at. We arrived around 1:00 PM and were warmly greeted at the front desk by Mr. Zheng. Since our room was still being prepared, he immediately invited us to relax and dine in the Executive Lounge. The lounge truly made us feel the warmth of home. The moment we stepped in, Ivy (Ms. Gong) welcomed us with great enthusiasm. Learning that we hadn't had lunch yet, she promptly arranged a meal for us. Upon discovering that someone in our party was celebrating a birthday that day, she had a birthday gift delivered to our room that afternoon, and the chef thoughtfully prepared birthday longevity noodles for dinner, which deeply touched the birthday guest. The next day, Chef Paul Yi noticed that one of us was suffering from dry, chapped lips due to the arid northern climate. He went out of his way to prepare a soothing balm and personally crafted herbal medicinal soups for two consecutive days to help her recover. We were incredibly moved—this is a level of care we have never experienced at any other hotel. Throughout our 3-day, 2-night stay, not only did Ivy and Chef Paul check in on us daily, but we were also warmly hosted by Coco and Amelia. As a supervisor, Coco is meticulous, detail-oriented, and highly responsible, and the rest of the lounge team provided genuine, hospitable service as well. We all agreed that we should have booked our stay at The Ritz-Carlton Beijing sooner! A heartfelt thank you to Coco and her entire team for their warm and sincere hospitality. We look forward to seeing you all again soon.

Having returned to Beijing earlier than planned from Four Seasons Hotel Suzhou and Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at West Lake, I booked the highest-tier twin room at China World Summit Wing—where I had stayed before—for my elderly parents. The hotel lobby is located on the 64th floor, accessible by elevator for check-in. The elevator requires a concierge staff member to swipe a keycard for access. All rooms include executive lounge privileges. Unfortunately, it was quite crowded during the holiday, especially during the evening happy hour. Furthermore, except for the bar counter, most of the seating in the 80th-floor lounge is not suitable for dining and is rather uncomfortable for guests with lower back issues. Due to the National Day Golden Week rush, the room wasn't ready until 2:30 PM. I chose an east-facing room with direct views of China Zun and overlooking the CCTV Headquarters, which made for a nice contrast to the natural scenery of the two Four Seasons properties we had just visited. The room is spacious, featuring a large bathtub, standard double vanities, and an additional vanity table. The decor is relatively classic and understated, though some signs of wear and tear are noticeable in the details. The bath towels were rather small and a bit on the thin side. Complimentary water comes in plastic bottles, which feels a bit out of place for a hotel of this caliber—cartons, glass bottles, or aluminum cans would be a better and healthier touch. The room lighting could also benefit from more zoned dimming controls, especially to make the most of the night view outside. One thing worth praising is the minibar: while not entirely complimentary like at The House Collective properties, the prices are reasonable without exorbitant markups. Housekeeping seemed a bit rushed, likely due to the holiday, but I imagine it's up to standard during normal periods. The fitness center and pool are great. The reception staff at the fitness center were exceptionally friendly and polite—in stark contrast to a masked lifeguard who was quite indifferent, whereas the other lifeguards were very pleasant. The locker room is carpeted and fitted with full-sized lockers, which was a huge plus. The gym features a mix of older Life Fitness and newer Technogym equipment, with plenty of space and a dedicated group fitness studio. The high-altitude infinity pool is 25m long and 1.4m deep; although it has only two lanes, it should be spacious enough outside of public holidays. The jacuzzi is a decent size and equipped with shoulder massage water jets. Both the steam room and sauna were clean. The towels there were similar in size to those in the room (closer to large hand towels), but since they were unlimited, that made up for it. Dyson hair dryers, mouthwash, and swimwear spin dryers were all provided. Overall, the service was quite good. However, the men in suits and the bald male concierge staff were rather cold, showing no expression or greeting when facing guests—perhaps a common trait in the northern hospitality industry. On the other hand, all the female staff and the male concierge staff with hair were wonderful, greeting guests warmly with polite smiles. The hotel connects directly downstairs to the China World Mall, making dining, shopping, entertainment, and transit extremely convenient. Overall, the experience was superior to China World Hotel and JEN Beijing. If I'm not traveling out of town during the next holiday, I will definitely stay here again.

The hotel itself is great, I can't really fault it. The design is artistic, and both the facilities and service attitude are excellent. It offers good value for money in Beijing. There's a mall downstairs, making it convenient for dining or ordering takeout. However, the quality of some hotel guests is just bizarre. The couple next door were absolute animals, treating the hotel like their own personal movie set. I had just had a cosmetic procedure and my face was throbbing. I was hoping for a quiet night's rest. Instead, I was driven to my wit's end by the incessant noise from these two all night long. The first 'show' started at 7 PM. The screaming was like someone being butchered, so loud I honestly thought there was a ghost. There was even a sound like glass breaking, and I almost put on a Buddhist chant. On closer listening, it turned out to be the woman yelling 'hubby' and 'don't want to'. It ended abruptly after five minutes, at least they had some shred of dignity left. Then at 2:30 AM, it started again, waking both my boyfriend and me. For over half an hour, it was non-stop 'ah ah ah, oh oh oh, ho ho ho,' 'so hard,' 'so deep,' and the guy was constantly dirty talking. The noise was so loud it sounded like they'd moved their bed right outside my window. This isn't a *******, and there are children staying here. Can't you two have some common decency? No one is interested in your late-night adult film live stream. If you're going to be so 'talented,' at least cover your mouths and shut the door completely. Don't make your neighbors your unwilling audience. I'm just an innocent guest who just had surgery. And after all that, they still wouldn't quiet down, continuing to talk loudly and cackle like ****** until 5 AM. It was as if they were the only two people in the entire building, with no sound from any other room. I only went to sleep when they finally stopped talking, and the next day my eyes looked like a 'sad frog'. The moment I thought about calling the front desk, they'd go silent, and the moment I tried to sleep, they'd start up again. What exactly was the point of all that?

Our stay at Park Hyatt Beijing was truly heartwarming, with a special shoutout to room attendant Liu Yingxing. After I left a note asking for extra body lotion, she not only replenished it promptly, but also thoughtfully provided extra mouthwash and cotton pads, along with a handwritten note. Her attention to detail was exceptional. We checked in during peak travel season, and the front desk and concierge team were very accommodating, helping us arrange a late check-out which really saved the day. The service was warm throughout, and the overall experience was top-notch. I will definitely choose to stay here again next time I'm in Beijing. Highly recommended!

A butler was waiting for us while we parked, showing exceptional service. Upon checking in at the lobby, we were offered complimentary snacks and drinks. To my delight, they upgraded our room for free, allowing for a better view of Yanqi Lake. The room table had fruit and wine, and the butler had even prepared aromatherapy. Surprisingly, the bathroom floor was also thoughtfully equipped with a non-slip mat. The butler also brought our luggage to our room, and to my surprise, given the slightly chilly temperature, they even brought down a warm coat from the car – incredibly considerate! We had initially mentioned needing to get our luggage, but only remembered when they went to retrieve it, and then they thoughtfully brought us the warm coat! We also participated in an afternoon cultural tour, which provided a deeper understanding of the hotel's design style and philosophy. The food was excellent, and the hotel facilities, cleanliness, and environment were superb! Not to mention the butler's service – it was exceptional! I highly recommend this hotel to families visiting Yanqi Lake. If we go again in the future, we will definitely choose Yanbai Mountain Villa again!