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Waldorf Astoria Beijing
Beijing, China · Waldorf Astoria · Grand Luxury
Waldorf Astoria Beijing is a bronze-clad answer to the Forbidden City, drawn by Adrian Smith and Gordon Gill with a symmetrical mass, deep eaves, perforated bronze screens and grey granite chosen to recall Beijing's charcoal bricks. It opened in 2014 on Jinyu Hutong, a lane named for the goldfish shops that lined it, with Tiananmen ten minutes on foot. Its Cantonese restaurant Zijin Mansion holds a Michelin star, and a low courtyard wing holds hutong-style suites.
- 175 rooms
- Opened 2014
- Neighborhood: Dongcheng District
- Rooms from 484 sq ft (45 m²)
- Architect: Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture (AS+GG)
- Interiors: NAO Taniyama & Associates; Hirsch Bedner Associates
About Waldorf Astoria Beijing
- Waldorf Astoria Beijing opened in 2014 at 5-15 Jinyu Hutong, a lane named for the goldfish shops that once lined it, with 175 rooms.
- Adrian Smith and Gordon Gill referenced Forbidden City proportions in the bronze facade, using grey granite to recall Beijing's charcoal bricks.
- Yabu Pushelberg designed the interiors in black lacquer with gold and red touches.
- Zijin Mansion, run by chef James Wang, has held one Michelin star since the 2021 Beijing guide.
History
Waldorf Astoria Beijing opened in 2014 in Beijing’s Dongcheng district as a luxury hotel under Hilton’s Waldorf Astoria brand. The property is known for its traditional Chinese architectural language, including courtyard-inspired elements and hutong villas, layered into a contemporary urban resort setting. Hilton describes it as a hotel with Ming-inspired architecture and a unique courtyard atmosphere near the Forbidden City. It has become notable for its Michelin-recognized dining and its combination of local Beijing references with the Waldorf Astoria service style.
The setting
Waldorf Astoria Beijing occupies a building on Jinyu Hutong in Dongcheng designed by Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill to read simultaneously as modern tower and ancient courtyard palace, with hutong-inspired villa suites evoking the low-rise courtyard vernacular of old Beijing. The address anchors the historic Wangfujing precinct — a boulevard named for ten Ming-dynasty princely mansions — where the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square lie within easy reach and a dense cluster of landmark luxury addresses on Goldfish Lane confirms the block's identity as Beijing's most coveted imperial-core luxury destination.
Restaurants and bars
- Brasserie 1893 — Restaurant · French
Amenities
- Spa
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Pet-friendly
Awards
- Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star (2026)
- MICHELIN One Key (2026)
- China's Leading Luxury Hotel 2025 (World Travel Awards) (2025)
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