The Aman at Summer Palace, Beijing

Inhabiting a series of historic dwellings just steps from one of China’s most iconic sites is Aman at Summer Palace, Beijing. A sanctuary of peace where a sense of balance and tranquility pervades throughout, Aman at Summer Palace, Beijing opens its doors to China's regal past and captures the essence of the Ming Dynasty's elegant aesthetic. Beijing has seen dynasties and revolutions come and go and today remains one of the world's most remarkable cities, offering visitors a kaleidoscope of Old and New China. Aman at Summer Palace, Beijing is the ideal portal through which to experience this multi-faceted city, and within the resort's walls a mysterious sense of peeking through the veil of time to the romance of another era lingers on.

Dining
In the reception of the main building sits The Lobby. Relaxed seating extends to a lower level overlooking a traditional courtyard featuring indigenous trees. The Lobby is open all day and serves Continental breakfasts and light meals. In the afternoon, a choice of savouries, cakes and pastries is served accompanied by live music. Courtyard restaurants consist of two elegant dining rooms surrounding a central area featuring a tranquil reflecting pond. Each dining room is dedicated to a different cuisine.

In Naoki, Chef Naoki Okumura serves original French Kaiseki fare which combines the best of French technique with a Japanese sense of artistry. Chefs cook in front of guests who are seated around a Japanese counter. Naoki was recently awarded 'Best New Restaurant Merit Award' in Time Out China Food Awards 2010. This eatery is open for both lunch and dinner.

The Grill serves Western fare, specialising in grilled-to-order selections of prime cuts of meats and fresh seafood. The Grill is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Both dining rooms are furnished using classic pieces of Ming Dynasty-inspired furniture.

The Chinese Restaurant serves Peking duck and several imperial dishes, along with traditional Cantonese cuisine. The restaurant consists of nine different rooms; three large rooms for the public and six intimate rooms for private dining. The Chinese Restaurant is open for lunch and dinner.

The Reflection Pavilion overlooks a peaceful pond and garden. This is a quiet, private setting with relaxed seating. Within the bar area is a Cigar Room offering a wide selection of premium cigars. Beyond the pond is a Music Pavilion where musicians perform in the afternoon and evening on warm days.

Spa
The Aman Spa at Aman at Summer Palace introduces a tranquil retreat of indulgence, rejuvenation and multi-sensory respite for the Aman guest. Nine self-contained double treatment suites offer relaxation to restore balance and harmony of mind and body. Each Spa Suite is fully-equipped with two vanities, bathtub, a large shower and steam room and massage room.

Hotel Features
Adjacent to the East Gate of the Summer Palace grounds, Aman at Summer Palace, Beijing is housed in a series of dwellings, most of which date back over one hundred years. Some of the original dwellings were used by guests of the Summer Palace awaiting an audience with the Empress Dowager Cixi at the turn of the twentieth century.

Aman at Summer Palace, Beijing offers a variety of accommodation which pays homage to the traditional architecture of the Summer Palace, celebrating its courtyard architectural style. Suites surround an internal courtyard featuring an intricate latticework of pathways, separating formal gardens and trees.

The aesthetic references draw upon traditional materials and the architecture and design of the Ming Dynasty period. Floors are finished in Jin clay tiles which have been polished to achieve a deep lustre. The ceilings are mostly open to exposed wooden roof beams and structural columns.

Location
Lying in the northern part of the North China Plain, Beijing is surrounded by mountains in the west, the north and the north-east. Beijing literally means "northern capital" and is the political, educational, and cultural centre of the People's Republic of China. It is one of the world's oldest cities and dates back as far as the first millennium BC. It has been rebuilt several times throughout China's dynastic history.

Contacts
15 Gongmenqian Street - Summer Palace - Beijing - 100091 - China

Tel: (+86) 10 5987 9999
Fax: (+86) 10 5987 9900