Must see hotels in Forbidden City & Dongcheng Central

Opened in 2019, the PuXuan (sister hotel to Shanghai's acclaimed Puli) is Beijing's most stylish sanctuary, made for grown-ups who demand the finer things…

Ten years in the making (the first MO burnt down in 2009), the Mandarin Oriental was worth the wait. Palatial rooms (at least 55 sq metres) have luxurious…

One of Beijing's most charming courtyard hotels, Côté Cour makes for an exquisite getaway with its boutique-style guest rooms, magnolia-filled courtyard…

Beijing‘s first ultraluxe hotel was looking a little jaded up to 2016, but then its rooms were knocked through and spruced up to create a fabulous, all…

A latticework box of copper and bronze, the Waldorf is a gorgeous piece of architecture. It's not too shabby on the inside either, with walls of fine…

Formerly the Grand Hotel du Pekin (c 1917), this debonair old institution celebrates the golden age of travel in its showpiece marble staircase,…

With only a handful of neat, white-walled rooms, this boutique-style hostel has bags of charm and books out months in advance, despite being one of the…

Service shines at this sprawling courtyard hotel on a lively hutong. Chinese-style rooms are arranged on outdoor corridors, with hidden nooks to explore…

You're guaranteed a comfortable stay at the Regent (managed by InterCon) with its luxurious albeit business-like rooms, marble bathrooms and an enviable…

A little-known oddity, this building beside the Great Hall of the People was strictly cadres only until it opened as a hotel in 2012. Functionally, it's a…

The rooms at this long-established courtyard hotel are crammed with fascinating Communist Party paraphernalia, Republic-era furniture and other curios –…

Enormous rooms with walk-in closets and free-standing bathtubs are overdue a refit at this contemporary chain hotel. The central location, tucked in…

This popular chain, a modern take on a Chinese business hotel, has reasonable rooms with a few perks like filtered water taps in the bathroom and free…

The vibe is hutong minimalism at Hulu, with just nine petite rooms sharing a courtyard property with pockets of outdoor seating, including a leafy rooftop…

A midrange mainstay popular with tour groups, Park Plaza is always busy and bustling, offering modern, well-equipped rooms, middling restaurants and a…

A former hostel turned mini-hotel (Beijing's bunk-bed ban strikes again), Happy Dragon gets plaudits for its friendly staff and authentic alleyway…