The Waldorf Astoria Beijing is one of the grandest addresses in the old centre, on Jinyu Hutong in Wangfujing, a two-minute walk from the shopping street and a fifteen-minute walk from the Forbidden City. It is a compact, high-end property of 175 rooms over nine floors, which gives it a calmer, more private feel than the big towers nearby, and guests rate it 9.6 from almost 400 reviews. The facilities are those of a luxury city resort: an indoor pool and an outdoor pool with sun loungers, a full-service spa with seven treatment rooms, a hot tub, steam room and gym, and several restaurants and bars, including Brasserie 1983, Peacock Alley and Zijin Mansion. It is the right choice for a special occasion, a honeymoon or a first visit where you want to walk to the palace in the morning and return to a pool in the afternoon.
Location and getting around
Dengshikou metro station is a two-minute walk away, and Wangfujing street, with its malls, snack lanes and department stores, is just as close. The Forbidden City is about fifteen minutes on foot, or a couple of minutes by car, and Tiananmen Square is a short drive. Beijing Railway Station is about seven minutes away by car, and the airport is roughly 45 minutes by road, so arrivals and departures are straightforward.
Rooms and facilities
With fewer than 200 rooms spread over nine floors, the hotel feels intimate, and the combination of two pools, a spa and a gym makes it a place to rest as well as sleep. A full breakfast is available for a fee, served from early morning with a later finish at weekends, and children five and under eat free. On-site parking is available for a daily charge, which is useful if you have a driver or rental car.
Who it suits
Couples, honeymooners and travellers who value quiet luxury close to the palace. Families are welcome, but the dining and spa are aimed at adults. Good to know: check-in begins mid-afternoon, with early check-in available for a fee subject to availability, pets and smoking are not allowed, and a government-issued photo ID and a payment card or deposit may be needed at check-in. Free cancellation applies on selected rates, so check your booking terms.
Why stay here
- ✓Indoor pool
- ✓Outdoor pool with sun loungers
- ✓Full-service spa with seven treatment rooms
- ✓Hot tub and steam room
- ✓Fitness centre
- ✓Brasserie 1983, Peacock Alley and Zijin Mansion restaurants
- ✓Bar and lounge
- ✓Fee-based on-site parking
Good questions
How far is the Waldorf Astoria Beijing from the Forbidden City?+
About a fifteen-minute walk, or a couple of minutes by car. Wangfujing street is a two-minute walk and Dengshikou metro station is also about two minutes away.
Does the Waldorf Astoria Beijing have a pool and spa?+
Yes. It has an indoor pool, an outdoor pool with sun loungers and a full-service spa with seven treatment rooms, plus a hot tub, steam room and gym.
Is breakfast included at the Waldorf Astoria Beijing?+
A full breakfast is available for a fee unless your rate includes it. Children five and under eat free.
