Minutes from the Forbidden City, this curved, glass high-rise is a short walk from the shops of Wangfujing. "Divine rooms" have rich woods and local art. At Made in China, the food (Peking duck, Szechuan chicken) is "standard fare, but the presentation stands out." Staff take the initiative: "The concierge came to our room and resolved our long-distance calls dispute."
(825 rooms)
Also featured on the: Gold List for 2008, Gold List for 2010