AMAN SUMMER PALACE BEIJING, Beijing

Aman Summer Palace Beijing - Historic Imperial Pavilions with Private Summer Palace Access and Traditional Chinese Wellness

Located steps from the East Gate of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, this Beijing hotel occupies restored imperial waiting rooms over 100 years old. The resort features nine double treatment rooms in a 53819.5 ft² underground wellness complex with a 25-meter heated pool, yoga studio, and Pilates facilities. Guest accommodations at Aman Summer Palace surround serene garden courtyards with stately pathways and indigenous trees. Three restaurants serve imperial Chinese dishes, Japanese washoku cuisine, and Western specialties in Ming Dynasty-inspired spaces with six private dining rooms. A private entrance provides direct access to the Summer Palace's 716.5 acre grounds with lakes and pagodas. The property sits 18.5 miles from Beijing Capital International Airport and offers guided tours of nearby landmarks including the Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven.

Pros

Private gate access to Summer Palace grounds for hotel guests

Subterranean wellness complex featuring Traditional Chinese Medicine treatments

Original Qing Dynasty architectural details preserved throughout the property

Professional photography services available for costume portraits in historic settings

Cons

18.5 miles distance from international airport

Limited outdoor dining options during winter months