Kerry Hotel Beijing
Beijing, China
Guomao
Vibe
Suspended crystal chandeliers illuminate a two-story onyx lobby, where upbeat lounge music sets an energetic tone in the business district.
“Urban athletic engine”
A 7,000-square-meter sports complex spanning three levels, with a 35-meter pool, tennis courts, and fitness studios.
Complimentary stocked minibars, marble bathrooms with Toto washlets, and attentive Shangri-La club lounge hospitality.
Centro hosts evening jazz performances, craft cocktails, and an active happy hour scene in the lobby.
In the Chaoyang Central Business District, adjacent to the CCTV Headquarters and Jintaixizhao station.
“There’s still a fair bit of marble and gilt — this being a Beijing luxury hotel, after all — but these are mere accents against the backdrop of a sharp-looking modernist-inspired house style.”
Rooms
Slate and taupe tones frame views of the CCTV Tower, accompanied by Bose sound systems and marble bathrooms with rainfall showers.
“the Kerry Hotel wins customer raves for its spacious rooms, amenities, friendly service, and but most of all, the spectacular Toto toilet.”
Wellness
The multi-level Kerry Sports club provides a 24-hour gym, specialized group fitness studios, multi-purpose ball courts, and a rooftop jogging track.
Backstory
Originally opened as the Kerry Centre Hotel, a 2011 transformation reimagined the property into an energetic, design-forward evolution of Shangri-La hospitality.
Eat & drink
The Horizon roasts traditional wood-fired Peking duck, while Centro pairs evening cocktails and wines with live jazz performances.
The neighborhood
Set beside the iconic CCTV Headquarters, an enclosed skybridge connects directly to China World Mall and Guomao subway station.
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Our shorthand
What makes a hotel special, how well they pull it off, and what it feels like outside the door.
How well they pull it off
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
They did this well. You’ll notice.
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work.
The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made.
Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay.
Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here.
A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay.
Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa.
A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars.
A world of its own. No reason to leave the property.
Scene — what’s outside the door
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
A place apart: the property is the destination.