Preserved history of Beijing: long-standing and historical hotels

Double Happiness Courtyard Hotel Beijing Having visited Double Happiness Courtyard Hotel Beijing , guests will be able to get acquainted with historical part of Beijing. The hotel is located in a historic building that was constructed more than 500 years ago. Back in those days, this was a villa of a famous scientist from the Qin dynasty. The atmosphere of the hotel simply breathes traditional Chinese culture. Eye-catching, picturesque architecture of the building is perfectly paired with a charming inner garden full of greenery and blooming flowers. The garden is a great place to escape from the big city life and relax. Guestrooms are also made in sophisticated oriental style and come with all modern amenities. Bright and mysterious atmosphere of this historic “diamond” will be always interesting to explore for any traveller.

Aman at Summer Palace Built more than a hundred years ago, Aman at Summer Palace hotel is located in the territory adjusting to the Summer Palace. In the past, these palaces were used by several generations of Chinese rulers, who lived there during summer. The aristocratic resort hotel is famous for its marvelous location and magnificent guestrooms with giant bathrooms. Inside one will find beautiful folding screens that allow changing space inside guestrooms and light bamboo window blinds that help keeping rooms cool even in the midst of a hot day. Floors are covered with ceramic tiles and high ceilings are decorated with skilled fretwork. Elegant furniture and artworks made by talented Chinese masters can be found everywhere. Besides exclusive rooms, guests of the hotel are welcome at high class restaurants, a music pavilion near a picturesque pond, a cinema theatre and more. This unique hotel will make you feel the charm of a long gone era. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Travellers, who want to spend several days in an unforgettable historic atmosphere, are recommended to pay attention to Hans Royal Garden Boutique Hotel, Beijing. The hotel is located not far from Houhai Lake and is open in a posh historic building, inside which travellers will find 33 wonderful guestrooms. The hotel simply strikes visitors with its luxurious design. Besides traditional antique furniture and old paintings and sculptures, it is possible to see various interesting accessories at the hotel. Public zones feature skillful fretwork, amazing fabric draping, handmade carpets, priceless fine china vases and décor elements with gilding. The historic building comes with a charming inner yard with antique stone sculptures.

Chateau Star River Guests of Beijing will have an opportunity to spend several days in a romantic old castle if they decided to stay at Chateau Star River . The building of the hotel indeed reminds of a traditional French chateau type castle. This hotel is located not far away from picturesque Honglingjin Park. All available guestrooms are made in European style, with traditions of the past being kept in mind, and feature massive wooden furniture, picturesque carpets and interesting paintings. Inner yard with a beautiful garden and artificial ponds remains one of signature elements of the hotel.

Fragrant Hill Empark Hotel If you’d like to indulge oneself in a romantic atmosphere of the past, take a look at Fragrant Hill Empark Hotel . This magnificent hotel is located not far from Fragrant Hills Park or Xiangshan Park. This hotel is open in a complex of beautiful stone villas surrounded by a lush garden with manmade ponds and green fields. In guestrooms, designers managed to create elegant atmosphere of the past. Travellers will find there wooden furniture, mahogany décor, interesting paintings on the walls and lanterns made in the national style. Public zones are decorated with giant paintings, carved wooden folding panels and marble details that remind of the culture of the past.