China World Hotel

1 Jianguomenwai Rd.

Beijing , China http://www.shangri-la.com/chinaworld

86 10 6505-2266

Inspired by China’s imperial palaces (lacquered red pillars; gold bamboo panels; crystal chandeliers), with escalator access to one of the city’s most upscale shopping malls.

Room to Book: South-facing rooms see Chang An and the business district, North-facing rooms look out on the Rem Koolhas-designed CCTV headquarters.

Doubles from $323.