Waldorf Astoria Beijing stands on Jinyu Hutong in the Dongcheng District, in the city centre within a couple of kilometres of the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square, in traditional Chinese architecture on a Ming Dynasty courtyard theme. Accommodation runs from modern rooms and suites to distinctive hutong courtyard suites in traditional style.
Dining is led by the modern-French Brasserie 1893 with an open show kitchen and the Cantonese Zijin Mansion, which the hotel states holds a Michelin star for six consecutive years, alongside Peacock Alley for cocktails and afternoon tea and the Patisserie Couture. There is the Waldorf Astoria Spa, blending Western techniques with ancient Chinese practices, a pool and fitness. Part of Hilton’s Waldorf Astoria, it suits discerning luxury and business travellers, couples and foodies who want Michelin dining and heritage-Chinese design centrally in Beijing.