Guomao Beijing, China
Renovated
2019
Price
$$$
Rated for
Luxe Design WellnessOutside the door
The house
AccorPolished diplomatic tower
The tower occupies Chang'an Avenue, balancing corporate polish with international flair beside Beijing's diplomatic district.
What it’s good at
Listed
Renovated interiors that softened former nightlife motifs into polished contemporary hotel spaces.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Jianguomen station sits right outside, connecting straight to the Forbidden City and the Guomao commercial core.
The rooms
King rooms centre on deep circular soaking tubs, set against clean contemporary lines and wide city outlooks.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The 20-meter indoor pool is kept at 28 degrees Celsius beneath a mirrored ceiling and backlit panels.
The spa
Nine private treatment rooms join saunas, steam rooms, and daybeds separated by curved yellow screens.
The gym
Technogym ARTIS machines line the floor-to-ceiling windows, and a bright studio corner holds mats and exercise balls.
Bar
Le Bistro / The Lounge
The ground-floor lounge serves afternoon tea by day and evening cocktails beneath a mirrored ceiling and disco ball.
At the table
Kwee Zeen serves international breakfast and dinner buffets, and L'Or by YiPalace prepares Cantonese cuisine across private dining rooms.
How it began
The building debuted in 2014 as the party-focused W Beijing before a 2019 overhaul softened the nightclub aesthetic.
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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.