Aman opens doors to Beijing's Summer Palace

Posted by Emma Torry on October 14, 2008 at 06:45 PM

Aman, the luxury hotel group, has opened its first Chinese property in one of the world's most famous landmarks: Beijing's Summer Palace.

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The Aman at Summer Palace, Beijing, offers its guests 5* lodging steps away from the East Gate of this UNESCO World Heritage Site and the stunning Kunming Lake. It is also just 15km from the Forbidden City.

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The hotel spreads across a series of historical buildings, gardens and courtyards. Some of the original rooms housed guests of the Empress Dowager Cixi, China's de facto ruler from 1861 to 1908.

Rooms and suites reflect traditional Chinese architecture and use authentic layouts, materials and fabrics. The hotel is small; just 18 rooms and 25 suites decorated with Ming-style furniture.

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Guests can take advantage of the hotel's bars and restaurants, plus its spa, fitness facilities, library and boutique.

Rates start from USD 480 per night.

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Photos courtesy of www.amanresorts.com

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