COURS ET PAVILLONS, Beijing

Cours Et Pavillons - A museum-grade antique-filled Beijing hotel with French fine dining and historic courtyard houses

Located in Dongcheng district, this 5-star Beijing hotel occupies traditional courtyard houses filled with Ming and Qing period antiques. Cours Et Pavillons features a drawing room and restaurant connected by a British Museum-inspired glass atrium, where red lacquered beams display Palace Museum artists' allegorical paintings. The 200-year-old Dutch bank table anchors the bar area, while giant Qing Dynasty stone lions guard the entrance. Guest rooms incorporate Hypnos mattresses, heated bathroom floors, Ferragamo toiletries, and Japanese smart toilets. The property's French restaurant serves contemporary cuisine using Australian wagyu, Russian caviar, and Japanese fish. The spaces showcase Lin Fengmian paintings and calligraphy, while porcelain urns serve as goldfish aquariums. Cours Et Pavillons stands under 20 minutes by foot from South Gong Alley shopping street and 1 mile from The Palace Museum.

Pros

French chandeliers adorn the meeting rooms

Daily minibar soft drink refills and welcome drinks at check-in

Fresh air system and floor heating in all rooms

Five restaurants within 1640.4 ft, including TRB Hutong and Cafe Cuore

Cons

Limited English-speaking staff

Property access requires navigation through narrow streets with sharp turns