ROOMS & SUITES: 43

Inhabiting a series of historic dwellings just steps from one of China's most iconic sites is Aman at Summer Palace, Beijing.

A sanctuary of peace where a sense of balance and tranquility pervades throughout. Aman at Summer Palace, Beijing opens its doors to China's regal past and captures the essence of the Ming Dynasty's elegant aesthetic. Beijing has seen dynasties and revolutions come and go and today remains one of the world's most remarkable cities, offering visitors a kaleidoscope of Old and New China. Aman at Summer Palace, Beijing is the ideal portal through which to experience this multi-faceted city, and within the resort's walls a mysterious sense of peeking through the veil of time to the romance of another era lingers on.

Simple and redolent of the past, the Rooms and Suites feature traditional wooden screens and bamboo blinds, creating a mysterious sense of peeking through the veil of time to the romance of another era. There are eight Guestrooms and ten Courtyard Guestrooms, most of which feature king-size four-poster beds and Ming Dynasty-styled armoires.

The 25 spacious Suites also feature furniture pieces inspired by the Ming Dynasty, and while some have a combined bedroom and living area, others have separate bedrooms, and all feature king-size beds, daybeds, reading chairs and writing desks. The cool, roomy bathrooms feature island bathtubs and have separate shower and toilet areas. Adjacent to each bathroom is a dressing room that features two large Ming-styled wardrobes. There are seven Courtyard Suites which are identical in design to the Suites, but more spacious.

The Imperial Suite comprises three separate dwellings; the private dwelling, the living/study dwelling and the formal dwelling. The private dwelling is the dominant structure within The Imperial Suite and is made up of a living area, a private dining area and a spa treatment room set around a private courtyard. Adjacent to the reception room, which can also be used for private dining, is the lounge area that comprises a series of drum stools, a "Tah" bench and a coffee table. The bathroom has a bathtub and two split areas with a dressing area in between. Each area contains a shower, toilet and dresser. The living/study dwelling is located along the western side of the private courtyard. The formal dwelling is a boardroom style meeting room, with seating for eighteen people. This can also be used for private meals.

AFFILIATIONS

Amex Fine Hotels & Resorts
Visa Signature Collection

ACCOLADES & ARTICLES

Condé Nast Traveler - Hot List Hotel - 2009
Condé Nast Traveler - Hot List Spas - 2009
Travel + Leisure - 45 Best New Hotels of the Year, USA - 2009
Asia Travel Awards - Best Resort of the Year - 2009

Read New York Times Hotel Review: Aman at Summer Palace in Beijing

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AWARDS

Condé Nast Hot List

ACCOMMODATIONS

Courtyard Suite
Deluxe Suite
Suite
Courtyard guestroom

LEISURE

The Spa has nine self-contained double treatment suites, a dedicated pilates/yoga room and a beauty and hair salon. It offers a world-class menu of spa treatments including massages, facials and other holistic body treatments.The fitness facilities include a 25-metre indoor lap pool and a 300-square metre gym with Technogym equipment including Kinesis, two squash courts and a juice bar. Fitness consultants are on hand to offer personal training.

The Library includes a selection of books on various subjects, available in several languages. Wireless internet access is available. A Chinese calligrapher is also on hand various days of the week.

The Theatre features 37 reclining leather seats and a 21-square metre screen which can be used for movies, live television broadcasts, live theatre or business presentations.

Boutique - A variety of unique Chinese artifacts and Summer Palace-related souvenirs are available for purchase.

EXPLORE

Aman at Summer Palace is located near major Beijing attractions such as the National Stadium, Beihai Park, National Grand Theatre, Tian'anmen Square, and the Summer Palace - a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Lying in the northern part of the North China Plain, Beijing is surrounded by mountains in the west, the north and the north-east. Beijing literally means "northern capital" and is the political, educational, and cultural centre of the People's Republic of China. It is one of the world's oldest cities and dates back as far as the first millennium BC. It has been rebuilt several times throughout China's dynastic history.

Beijing is one of the main international airports for flights arriving in and departing from China. Most international carriers from Europe, the USA and Asia provide services to and from Beijing. Aman at Summer Palace, Beijing is approximately 35km from the airport. Transfers are provided between the resort and airport on arrival and departure, and take between 30 to 50 minutes each way.

AIRPORT

Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)

AIRPORT DISTANCE

40 minutes

HIGH SEASON

May through October

GETTING THERE

In the Haidian District of Beijing.