Beijing, ChinaJiangtai
East Beijing Hotel
Lifestyle business base
Jiangtai Beijing, China
Opened
2012
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Luxe SocialOutside the door
The house
EASTLifestyle business base
The hotel strips away corporate stiffness, using relaxed co-working lounges and communal cafe tables to make business travel feel social.
What it’s good at
Listed
The Upstairs executive lounge reserves private breakfast and evening drinks for club rooms.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
EAST, Beijing puts such a stylish spin on the ‘work’ half of the work/life balance, we’re actually kind of intrigued.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The grounds border the open lawns of INDIGO park, while the converted factory galleries of 798 Art Zone sit a short drive away.
The rooms
Floor-to-ceiling windows look out over the adjacent park or downtown skyline, and bathrooms hold generous walk-in rain showers.
The water
Bring a swimsuit.
The pool
A 16-meter heated indoor lap pool runs beneath geometric strip lighting, bordered by a hot tub whirlpool.
The gym and studio
Treadmills line floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the city, and an adjacent mirrored studio holds mats and blocks for yoga.
Restaurant
FEAST
Open show kitchens prepare semi-buffet spreads alongside long communal tables, and dining rooms look out toward the park.
At the table
Xian opens onto a sunken terrace with built-in booths around roaring fireplaces. Indoors, timber counters serve drinks under gabled ceilings.
How it began
Swire Hotels opened the curved glass tower in 2012 as the hospitality anchor for the surrounding INDIGO commercial district.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.