Renovated
2024
Price
$$$$
Outside the door
Modernist art showcase
Sunlit lounges and sky garden courtyards balance Beijing's energy, framing quiet museum-grade spaces and sweeping Forbidden City views.
“The 116 rooms are sleek, soothing examples of minimalism having a major impact.”
Where it shines
Remarkable
Ole Scheeren's interlocking glass bricks enclose interiors furnished with custom Shang Xia woodwork.
Notable
Round-the-clock flexible check-in includes complimentary laundry service and daily replenished minibars.
Notable
Sitting atop the Guardian Art Center, rooms overlook the Forbidden City past entrance menduns.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Forbes Recommended
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Also in Condé Nast Traveler, Wallpaper* and AFAR.
Inside the lobby and the public spaces it’s rather warmer, full of rich details and natural colors, as well as examples of various Chinese art and craft traditions.
“Personalized guest experiences are the driving force behind The PuXuan Hotel and Spa, located just outside the Forbidden City…”
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Located where Wangfujing meets Wusi Street, the hotel sits steps from the National Art Museum and historic Dongcheng hutong alleyways.
The rooms
Sliding rattan screens, light timber panelling, and oversized art safes frame calm views over Forbidden City rooftops and ancient alleyways.
The spa
Mainland China's first Guerlain spa pairs French skincare rituals with domed relaxation alcoves, saunas, and steam rooms.
The gym
Technogym cardio and strength equipment lines floor-to-ceiling windows alongside a dedicated movement studio.
Bar
Rive Gauche
This French bistro and cocktail bar features green velvet seating and an outdoor terrace.
The PuXuan Hotel and Spa, near Beijing's Wangfujing shopping district, has 116 rooms done up in soothing wood tones…
Restaurant
Fu Chun Ju
Michelin-starred Cantonese dining takes place in curved timber pavilions beneath an amber coffered ceiling.
At the table
The Tea Room hosts single-origin tea tastings and guided brewing ceremonies around a dark wood bar.
How it began
Perched atop the Guardian Art Center auction house, the building incorporates curated Chinese art and private proxy-bidding channels for collectors.
“The inner courtyard has been turned into a communal sky garden in a poetic tribute to hutong architecture…”
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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.