subject: Artful Accommodation In Beijing For Festival Season [print this page] Beijing has always had a lot going for it from the perspective of tourists. The Forbidden City, The Great Wall, the Temple of Heaven and the Ming tombs draw consistent numbers of travelers to Beijing every year - however over the past five years Beijing's personality has truly blossomed into a variegated, diverse and much more mature city.
One expression of that has been in the proliferation of art festivals, and the second half of the year is the season for creativity in Beijing. The 48 Hour Film Project, where short film makers have just 48 hours to create a film on a set topic is immensely popular; the Beijing International Art Fair is in a more familiar format but displays just as much talent; while September and October see the 798 Art Ferstival and Modern Sky Festival arrive. Today we check out some of the top accommodation in Beijing and other Beijing luxury hotels for those looking to experience the new, more inspiring Chinese capital.
Hotel G in Beijing is a fabulously individual establishment, and travelers and locals alike have been singing its praises since its inception. If you've come for a slice of the 'new' Beijing, you won't be disappointed in Hotel G. Every aspect of the hotel, from the decor to the amenities, and most prominently the staff and service, diverge from the 'old' Beijing way of doing things. The Beijing hotel itself was designed by Mark Lintott and is an homage to 60s sensibilities (very arty!), while amenities are stunningly modern - Technogym equipment, a Nintendo Wii for hire, and iPod docking stations in rooms. Hotel G has fairly consistently held top spot on Tripadvisor, both in the general listing of hotels in Beijing and also for business travelers, almost since it opened.
What most guests at this boutique hotel in Beijing comment on, though, is the service. This aspect of a welcoming experience is often forgotten at other establishments. At Hotel G in Beijing the manager is a frequent fixture in guest service, and all other staff are trained to the same high standards he exhibits.
If you're looking for an artful experience at a budget price, Lu Song Yuan hotel is an old Beijing design hotel well known among backpackers and business travelers alike. This Beijing hotel is often booked out - so call early and confirm often! It is designed as a quadrangle based around 5 central courtyards in olden Chinese style, and is located in the middle of a hutong. All furnishings are in traditional Chinese style (a nice contrast to the 'new' Chinese style of the art festivals), and while most of the services, amenities and furnishings at this hotel are basic, it is said to be a 'taste of the real Beijing'.
Raffles Beijing Hotel mixes history, art and luxury in Beijing hotels, all in one. It is one of the oldest Beijing hotels still standing, and has been refurbished and had the amenities upgraded many times to create an ultra-luxury experience. If you're in the city for the artist's experience, choose one of the 'Personality rooms' at Raffles - with neat curtained beds, multi-level living and quaint decor.
by: Gregory Smyth
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