1. Mandarin Oriental, Qianmen and Mandarin Oriental, Wangfujing, Beijing, China
The Mandarin hasn’t had properties in Beijing until, well, now. In fall/winter this year, the hospitality brand is opening not one but two new hotels in the Chinese capital—the Mandarin Oriental, Wangfujing and the Mandarin Oriental, Qianmen.
The Mandarin Oriental, Wangfujing will be located in new urban development WF Central (under the umbrella of Hongkong Land) and designed by world-renowned architects Kohn Pedersen Fox—think lush garden terraces and lots of glass.
Qianmen is one of Beijing’s most charming—and still standing—historical neighbourhoods, with hutongs and traditional courtyard houses dating back to the 13th century. The Mandarin Oriental, Qianmen will reflect the same architectural style of these surroundings and will be dispersed throughout the Qianmen East Hutong Quarter, in the middle of a labyrinthine of alleys, private houses, restaurants and cultural venues that make the area so special.
Find out more at mandarinoriental.com