Rosewood Beijing opens today

New Horizons Celebrating the opening of Rosewood Beijing[1]
New Horizons Celebrating the opening of Rosewood Beijing[1]
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Rosewood Beijing opens today, signaling the presence of the Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® ultra-luxury brand in Asia.

Rosewood Beijing opens today, signaling the presence of the Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® ultra-luxury brand in Asia. The 283-room hotel, located at the core of Beijing’s Central Business District (CBD) of Chaoyang, opposite the iconic CCTV Tower, is a true reflection of Beijing, a city where ancient meets modern.

A Sense of Place® in Beijing
Rosewood Beijing brings to Asia the collection’s A Sense of Place® philosophy which was interpreted by the hotel’s designer, Stewart Robertson of BARstudio. The guest experience subliminally mirrors the ageless Chinese concept of journey and welcome: travellers arriving at imposing city gates and passing through fine gardens, engaging with hospitable hosts, before finally, as though symbolically ascending through a classic Chinese mountainscape, arriving at a private, relaxing retreat.

Rosewood Beijing opens today

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HONG KONG – Rosewood Beijing opens today, signaling the presence of the Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® ultra-luxury brand in Asia.

HONG KONG – Rosewood Beijing opens today, signaling the presence of the Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® ultra-luxury brand in Asia. The 283-room hotel, located at the core ofBeijing’s Central Business District (CBD) of Chaoyang, opposite the iconic CCTV Tower, is a true reflection ofBeijing, a city where ancient meets modern.

“This hotel was envisioned as an unconventional haven and a distinctively different hotel encounter,” saysSonia Cheng, chief executive officer of Rosewood Hotel Group. “We want to provide sophisticated guests the ease they feel at home, yet also a place where they can create their own journey to experience the authentic and unexpectedBeijing.”

A Sense of Place® in Beijing

Rosewood Beijing brings to Asia the collection’s A Sense of Place® philosophy which was interpreted by the hotel’s designer,Stewart Robertson of BARstudio. The guest experience subliminally mirrors the ageless Chinese concept of journey and welcome: travellers arriving at imposing city gates and passing through fine gardens, engaging with hospitable hosts, before finally, as though symbolically ascending through a classic Chinese mountainscape, arriving at a private, relaxing retreat.

At Rosewood Beijing, this concept is first encountered with the imposing, bronzeJiao Tu (Sons of Dragon) sculptures which stand on either side of the entrance and act as the hotel’s guardians. Guests drive up to a foliage-filled courtyard, the only one of its type in the capital, which acts as a buffer from the frenetic activity outside. Rosewood Beijing in fact offers more landscaped outdoor space than any otherBeijing luxury hotel, with terraces, gardens and balconies integrated into many areas of the hotel.

Contemporary, Timeless Art

Guests enter via a soaring, three-storey-high lobby featuring striking art and calligraphy inspired by Chinese poetBei Dao’s Rose of Time. The artwork throughout the hotel — from ink-brush painting to photography, mixed-media to sculpture — is a reminder thatBeijing is the artistic centre of China.

“Our artistic journey reveals the many diverse elements of Beijing and Chinese cultural legacies, but revitalised and reinterpreted for modern audiences,” says hotel Managing DirectorMarc Brugger. The hotel’s ongoing art programme will continue to nurture emerging artists and showcase established talent.

Residential Styled Guestrooms

Guestrooms, each measuring at least 538 square feet (50 square metres), are amongst the largest in the city. Soft-touch bed linens, marble-tiled bathrooms with bespoke bath products, fine furnishings with subtle colour palettes and gentle mood lighting all contribute to the serene residential feel. This is complemented by carefully selected art pieces and books on Chinese art, architecture and customs, echoing the brand’s signature A Sense of Place®.

Culinary Journeys

Culinary innovation is a hallmark of Rosewood Beijing, with six sophisticated restaurants and lounges presenting cuisines from acrossChina and around the world. The House of Dynasties evokes the exquisite dining experience once reserved forBeijing’s emperors, including luxurious private dining suites. Inspired by a rustic Chinese village, Country Kitchen specialises in Northern Chinese comfort fare, including traditional wood-roasted Peking duck, hand-pulled noodles and dumplings. RED BOWL stylish hot pot restaurant elevates the authentic cuisine from its humble origins. Bistrot B, with the adjoining Bistrot B Lounge • Bar, is an international bistro with interactive kitchens under the charge of ChefJarrod Verbiak, a protégé of renowned chef Daniel Boulud. MEI comprises three stylish bars: a cocktail bar, wine bar and whiskey bar, with live musicians, resident DJs, and an outdoor terrace overlooking theBeijing skyline.

Recreation and Retreats

Rosewood’s Sense® spa brand, based on the principles of purity and authenticity, also makes its debut inAsia with a special feature – five spa suites designed for overnight stays. The conservatory-like, glass-domed indoor swimming pool, a first amongstBeijing luxury hotels, with its relaxation deck and lush foliage is an equally striking retreat. Recreational facilities also include a gym and yoga studio.

The property’s exclusive Manor Club, provides an elevated level of personalisation and luxury for guests staying in hotel suites. Complete with library, pool table and fireplace, serving a menu of cocktails and light dishes, the homey indoor/outdoor lounge is also distinguished by 24-hour butler and concierge service.

Stunning Gathering Spaces

Rosewood Beijing’s central location makes it the perfect venue for both grand corporate events and intimate soirées, with 36,060 square feet (3,350 square metres) of venue space. A light-filled, three-storey-high pre-function space adjoins a pillar-less ballroom of 7,860 square feet (730 square metres.) It is the first luxury hotel ballroom inBeijing to feature a connected outdoor garden for weddings and other special occasions. In another first forBeijing, the residential-style Pavilion annex offers two combinable areas for events in the style of an elegant private home.

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