"Eleven avant-garde villas, designed by Asian architects, that are located very near a stretch of the Great Wall, just north of Beijing."
Beijing is China's political hub and business is booming as the city prepares for the 2008 Olympics. A slew of luxury hotels are set to open soon to accommodate athletes and spectators alike, but discerning travellers will always visit this fascinating city to see the legendary Great Wall of China nearby, the imperial parks, Mao's mausoleum and The Forbidden City. Here's our Beijing travel guide to the best boutique hotels and best luxury hotels in town.
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"Eleven avant-garde villas, designed by Asian architects, that are located very near a stretch of the Great Wall, just north of Beijing."
From CNY 1500
per room per night
"The iron heart of Beijing holds this Last Emperor fantasy palace, elaborate and refined, where the hutongs meet haute-designer chic."
From CNY 1380
per room per night
"A sizable luxury hotel, elegantly set amongst landscaped gardens and chic lily ponds, with close proximity to the Summer Palace."
From CNY 1357
per room per night
"Gorgeous Chinese kitsch meets international practicality, this central luxury hotel serves business and leisure travellers well."
From CNY 1955
per room per night
"A five-suite boutique hotel, housed in a traditional hutong, intimate and friendly, and a homage to Maoist chic and revolutionary kitsch."
From USD 222
per room per night
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