Jiangtai Beijing, China
Opened
2015
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Wellness LuxeOutside the door
The house
NUO HotelsModern Ming flagship
This homegrown flagship revives the Ming dynasty on a modern scale, filling expansive halls with scholarly arts and traditional tea ceremonies.
What it’s good at
Notable
Zeng Fanzhi paintings and monumental blue-and-white porcelain vases anchor modern Ming interiors.
Notable
Traditional Chinese Medicine rituals balance a subterranean floor with a 25-meter heated pool.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
At the core of the styling and ethos of this hotel lies strong influences of the Ming Dynasty.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Chaoyang's Lido neighborhood surrounds the hotel, with the contemporary galleries of 798 Art Zone a short drive away.
The rooms
Wooden shutters beside the marble tub open onto city views. Silk-lined walls and bedside lanterns echo Ming scholar chambers.
The pool and gym
Bring a swimsuit.
A 25-meter heated lap pool rests under slatted timber ceilings, beside a gym that opens onto a wellness garden.
The spa
Treatment suites lie behind a circular moon gate, with therapies drawn from Ming physician Li Shizhen's herbal texts.
At the table
Jia serves Cantonese banquets under cascading lanterns, and N'Joy prepares breakfast from open live-cooking stations.
How it began
Beijing Tourism Group unveiled the brand at the Temple of Heaven, naming it Nuo Jin, which translates to 'the golden promise.'
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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.