Beijing Peninsula Hotel | Recreating the grandeur of the imperial city

| Recreating the grandeur of the imperial city. Beijing Peninsula Hotel | Recreating the grandeur of the imperial city The newly designed inspiration of Beijing Peninsula Hotel comes from the magnificent palaces and serene gardens of ancient Chinese dynasties. In ancient times, the archways were exclusively for the royal family, and the famous traditional archway of the Beijing Peninsula Hotel is a grand structure welcoming guests. The outdoor art sculpture composed of 9 pieces of granite is created by British sculptor Jon Isherwood, known for his public space works. Entering the hotel lobby, the onyx hand-carved 'shadow wall' created by renowned Hong Kong designer Henry Leung, who is responsible for the hotel's renovation design, creates the atmosphere of a typical Beijing hutong mansion, blending Feng Shui elements to ward off evil spirits and bring prosperity and health to the home. The 'shadow wall' has two surfaces, with each corner carved with patterns representing the four seasons, including bamboo (spring), lotus (summer), orchid (autumn), and plum (winter), along with auspicious floral plants. In the hotel lobby, two imposing 5-meter-high ink paintings depict the sun and moon on a cobalt blue background, flanking the main staircase. Artist Qin Feng, a renowned avant-garde artist in China, is known for his unique style, and his works are widely collected by museums around the world. Two bronze sculptures of tea drinkers by Zhang Du further highlight the traditional and cultural characteristics of China, representing the Peninsula tradition of leisurely tea drinking in the lobby lounge. The classic and stylish design of the guest rooms is inspired by the interior decoration of private luxury yachts. Using sustainably grown (FSC-certified) mahogany and glossy finishes, the guest room furniture is custom-designed by Henry Leung for the hotel and manufactured and hand-finished by the Italian company Cassina. This century-old Italian design company is renowned for its custom furniture for luxury yachts. The spacious guest rooms feature artworks in elegant beige and white tones, with one wallpaper adorned with hand-embroidered Chinese floral patterns. Blue and white artworks inspired by Ming dynasty porcelain also decorate the guest room walls. The guest room bathrooms showcase beautiful mosaic paintings, incorporating auspicious patterns such as goldfish. The basic room types have an area of over 60 square meters and adopt a 'suite style,' equipped with separate bedrooms, living rooms, bathrooms, and walk-in closets, with complete facilities. A total of 17 Beijing suites, each with an area of 165 square meters, feature spacious living and dining areas, as well as a large private walk-in closet adjoining the master bedroom. Each suite is equipped with a private cinema, allowing guests to enjoy first-run movies or revisit favorite classics in a private and comfortable environment, ideal for relaxing after sightseeing. If needed, the study can be converted into a second bedroom. The loft-style duplex rooms on the top floor of the hotel are both stylish and elegant. These rare duplex rooms in China each have an area of 69 square meters, equipped with floor-to-ceiling windows, with the upper master bedroom and lower hall and living room offering unbeatable views of the capital, while the sofa bed in the living room can also serve as a second bedroom.