Rosewood Hotels opens Rosewood Beijing
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has opened Rosewood Beijing, signalling the presence of the luxury brand in Asia.
The 283-guestroom hotel, located at Beijing’s Central Business District (CBD) of Chaoyang, is a true reflection of 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 experience mirrors the Chinese concept of journey and welcome: travellers arriving at imposing city gates and passing through fine gardens, engaging with hospitable hosts, before finally arriving at a private, relaxing retreat. This concept is first encountered with the bronze Jiao Tu (Sons of Dragon) sculptures, which stand on either side of the entrance. A foliage-filled courtyard, the only one of its type in the capital, acts as a buffer from the frenetic activity outside. Rosewood Beijing offers more landscaped outdoor space than any other Beijing luxury hotel, with terraces, gardens and balconies integrated into many areas of the hotel.
Sonia Cheng, Chief Executive Officer, Rosewood Hotel Group, comments: “This hotel was envisioned as an unconventional haven and a distinctively different hotel encounter. 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 unexpected Beijing.”
The three-storey-high lobby features striking art and calligraphy inspired by Chinese poet Bei Dao’s Rose of Time. Marc Brugger, Hotel Managing Director, adds: “Our artistic journey reveals the many diverse elements of Beijing and Chinese cultural legacies, but revitalised and reinterpreted for modern audiences.” The hotel’s on-going art programme will continue to nurture emerging artists and showcase established talent.
Guestrooms, each measuring at least 50m2, 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’.
Rosewood Beijing also features six restaurants and lounges with cuisines from across China and around the world, as well as a spa and Manor Club, offering 24-hour butler and concierge service for suites. There is also 3,350m2 of event space.
