The Peninsula Beijing
Beijing · China
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Character and identity
Set on Goldfish Lane in the Wangfujing district, a short walk from the Forbidden City's East Gate, The Peninsula Beijing has emerged from a $123 million refurbishment as a 230-key all-suite property. The traditional Chinese facade still announces it, but inside the lobby is now a pearlescent white marble space, columns and all, hung with works by ink painter Qin Feng and ringed by designer boutiques. Suites take their cues from luxury yachts: muted greys, aquamarine accents, Italian mahogany. Dining centres on Jing (modern French), Huang Ting (Cantonese) and the seasonal rooftop Yun Summer Lounge. Service skews discreet and tech-forward, with tablet-toting staff replacing the reception desk.
Who's it for
Best for:
Design-literate couples and well-heeled business travellers who want central Beijing on their doorstep without sacrificing space. Suites start at 645 square feet (the largest in the city), the spa runs Chinese, Ayurvedic and European protocols with thermal bathing, and The Peninsula Academy arranges Great Wall helicopter tours, hutong rickshaw runs and tea ceremonies. Instagram-minded jet-setters will find their angles.
Should look elsewhere:
Travellers wanting an intimate boutique feel or a more residential, low-key luxury register may find the marble-and-columns grandeur showy, even with its restrained palette. Those on a tighter budget should note this is a top-dollar property, and the moneyed clientele sets the tone.
Bottom line
The defining proposition here is space and seamlessness: every room is a suite of at least 645 square feet, and a tablet-led service model means check-in, dining, spa and room controls happen without friction. Spend the money if you want a central Beijing base that doubles as a retreat. Book the entry-level Deluxe Suite (you don't need more) and angle for a stay that includes a Peninsula Academy excursion.
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What this place offers
- 24-hour room service
- Babysitting services
- Bar
- Gym
- House car
- Indoor pool
- Meeting rooms
- Restaurants
- Spa
- Wi-Fi
