The Opposite House
BeijingChina
A design hotel in Sanlitun by Kengo Kuma, with a glass facade, a luminous atrium and a strong contemporary art programme.
Why we recommend it
The Opposite House was one of the hotels that redefined contemporary luxury in China. Designed by Kengo Kuma, it combines a green-tinted glass facade with a soaring atrium and calm, wood-lined rooms.
It sits in the heart of Sanlitun's shopping and dining district, and its restaurant Jing Yaa Tang is one of the city's best places for Peking duck.
Location
The hotel is part of Taikoo Li Sanlitun in Chaoyang district, surrounded by shops, bars and restaurants, and a short ride from the central business district.