The Ritz-Carlton, Beijing
Beijing, China
Chaoyang
Vibe
Old World tranquility reigns in the Chaoyang bustle, where towering floral urns, polished marble, and quiet corners offer unhurried parlor calm.
“English manor redoubt”
Dedicated Club Lounge concierge service, five daily culinary presentations, and marble-lined soaking tubs with bath salts.
Top-floor spa suites featuring Aqua Beds, dry saunas, and a sunlit heated indoor lap pool.
English country manor interiors by HBA featuring floral wallpaper, white marble floors, and beveled-glass entryways.
In the Chaoyang CBD at China Central Place, steps from SKP luxury mall and Dawanglu Station.
“Flower-patterned wallpaper adorns the walls, which are sectioned off with thick moldings that give the room a very rich and luxurious feeling.”
Rooms
Floral wallpaper and classic moldings frame rooms with silk seating, Chinese ceramic teapots, and deep marble tubs with in-mirror screens.
“Past the beveled-glass doors of this 2007 property in China Central Place, the city's business hub, this hotel’s interior has an English country manor flair.”
Wellness
Ten treatment suites host holistic bodywork alongside gender-segregated steam rooms, dry saunas, and a daylight-filled heated lap pool with whirlpool.
Eat & drink
Aroma serves international fare from open kitchens, while The Lounge pours cocktails and hosts classic afternoon tea.
The neighborhood
Set in China Central Place within the Chaoyang business district, steps from luxury boutiques at SKP and Dawanglu 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.