Inspired by the retro-chic of the 1960s, Hotel G Beijing is a stylish and luxurious boutique hotel in the heart of the city's fashionable Sanlitun district. Close to fantastic shopping outlets, trendy nightclubs and bars, Hotel G is also just 30 minutes from the airport.

The facilities

The restaurant, Scarlett, serves up classic tapas in surroundings that are less chirpy diner, more decadent boudoir. The sexy Murano-tiled bar does a great line in cocktails, and on the weekend, the space is transformed by live DJs into a hot city hangout. For thsoe looking for something a little more Oriental, try Morio, the hotel's fine Japanese restaurant. Elegant screens and clean-lined furniture complement chef Morio Sakayori's delicate sushi, sashimi and tempura dishes.

The rooms

The bedrooms carry the same swish design of the communal areas, and are kitted out with top-notch amenities, like iPod docking stations, flatscreen televisions and complimentary soft drinks in the minibars. There's even a pillow menu, to ensure that you get the best night's sleep possible.