Beijing, ChinaGuomao
Park Hyatt Beijing Hotel
High-altitude glass tower
Guomao Beijing, China
Renovated
2019
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe WellnessOutside the door
The house
HyattHigh-altitude glass tower
The hotel occupies the upper thirty floors of the skyscraper, suspending daily city life high above the bustle of Chang'an Avenue.
“The views from almost anywhere around this property are unending (even on a smoggy Beijing day)… like a Chinese Christmas tree.”
What it’s good at
Notable
LTW Designworks courtyard motifs with sliding timber partitions opening bathrooms to skyline panoramas.
Notable
Check-in unfolds on the 63rd floor overlooking Chang'an Avenue with soaking tubs against the skyline.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
The stroke of genius is that the lobby is on the 63rd floor, so everyone shares in the panorama — from up here you can actually see the curvature of Beijing.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
An underground walkway connects directly to China World Mall, and Guomao subway station is right outside the entrance.
The rooms
Rooms place the bath right at the entrance, using sliding wooden partitions to share floor-to-ceiling views across the city.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Padded loungers and potted bamboo border the indoor lap pool, positioned beneath timber slatted ceilings high above the city.
The spa
Tian Spa draws on Traditional Chinese Medicine principles across eight treatment rooms, with hydrotherapy and botanical body wraps.
The gym and baths
Cardio machines sit beneath an arched glass skylight, and private hydrotherapy suites hold deep square stone soaking tubs.
Restaurant
China Grill
Tables sit among indoor trees beneath sloped skylights on Level 66, with open kitchens preparing prime meats and seafood.
Both the food and the décor here is beautiful. Chinese cuisine is unique in each of the different regions and this restaurant features regional dishes like Beggar’s Chicken and Peking Duck.
At the table
China Bar pours cocktails across a glowing onyx counter on Level 65, with live music and late-night city views.
How it began
Architect John Portman designed the tower apex as an illuminated glass pyramid, inspired by traditional Chinese palace lanterns.
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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.