BVLGARI HOTEL, Beijing

"A luxurious haven located in Beijing's embassy district, offering a tranquil stay with views of the Liangma River and top-tier amenities like a Michelin-starred restaurant and a glamorous spa." - Chadner Navarro Chadner Navarro Chadner Navarro is a writer and editor who specializes in travel, food, design, and culture. He was born in Manila, grew up in New Jersey, and travels often. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

"Bulgari Hotel Beijing combines contemporary design with luxury elements, offering a sophisticated and serene experience in the bustling city." - Christina Liao Christina Liao Christina Liao has been writing about luxury travel, food, and drinks for nearly a decade. She has contributed to publications like Vogue, Robb Report, Food & Wine, Business Insider, and more. Trave

"The Italian architecture firm Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel is and has always been committed to this version of cool, porcelain-and-glass refinement, and their Bulgari Hotel portfolio is no different. With floor-to-ceiling windows, a bed made of woven bamboo, a private sauna, and views of Beijing’s Liangma River, you’ll feel like a statesman on top of the world. And for 1,300 square feet at this price, you probably already are." (Starting $20,099/night)

"There aren’t many cities as intense as Beijing, with its ring roads like clogged arteries. Even its imperial core—the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven, the Drum and Bell Towers—hums with frantic life. I’ve always found it a city to attack and then retreat from, which is what makes the Bulgari Hotel such a joy. Hugging the Liangma River, gently removed from the embassies and expat buzz of Sanlitun, it spills onto a manicured garden by Swiss landscape designer Enzo Enea—a bit of soft green zen in a city of so many grays. Inside there are Asian nods but mostly a certain luxuriant sleekness: crisp blacks and golds, with archival photographs and folding copper screens. I usually ask for a south-facing room, as high up as possible, looking through floor-to-ceiling windows not just to the sun but to the wonky skyline across the river. Everything is smoothly tactile, from leather-paneled walls to sliding wooden screens, fringed Bulgari-branded bedspreads, and velveteen sofas. Award-winning chef Niko Romito’s regional Abruzzo dishes, such as Wagyu tagliata and oyster risotto, are served under great geometric Murano chandeliers. The spa, with its pool seemingly hewn from black marble, was partly inspired by Rome’s ancient Baths of Caracalla. Outside, Beijing may be rushing by, but inside, a very Italian coolness reigns. Doubles from $583. —Vincent Wang" - CNT Editors