Beijing Hotel NUO
Beijing, China
33 East Chang An Avenue, Beijing, China, 100004
Original Property Opened in 1917
Historic Hotels Worldwide member since 2019
Situated along Chang An Avenue within the world-famous Dongcheng District, Beijing Hotel NUO has been among China’s most prestigious hotels for more than a century. This historic treasure is part of a much larger hotel complex known as the “Beijing Hotel.” Beijing Hotel NUO is actually “Block B” of the complex, which first debuted before the public in 1917. Beijing Hotel NUO and its previous iterations have drawn countless visitors over the years for both their unrivaled hospitality and outstanding views of the Chinese capital. Many international luminaries have stayed at the hotel as such, including revolutionary Sun Yat-sen, former USSR First Secretary Nikita Khrushchev, and former U.S. President Richard Nixon. Chairman Mao Zedong in particular is known to have frequented the hotel, holding many state-sponsored galas in its banquet hall during the 1950s. Luxury Brand NUO and Kempinski Hotels operate this magnificent historic landmark today as the Beijing Hotel NUO.
The Beijing NUO Hotel has everything that an international cultural and heritage traveler could possibly desire. This brilliant historic hotel features 164 beautiful accommodations that epitomize the essence of true luxury. Each one of these fantastic rooms radiates the same charming elegance that originally made the hotel such a popular destination a century ago. The hotel possesses to two fine dining establishments—East 33 and Jaan—which are certain to satisfy any palate. Guests can even sample a wide selection of refreshing hand-crafted cocktails, fine wines, and artisan beers at the historic Writers Bar. The Beijing Hotel NUO is also among the best destinations in the area to host special occasions of any kind. Replete with many professional event planners and gourmet caterers, it takes great pride in its ability to make every affair unfold spectacularly. Each one of its magnificent meeting venues is filled with outstanding décor, as well as the most cutting-edge technology.
Beijing is an ancient city with a venerable past that dates back over three millennia. Once the seat of power for the Emperors of China, this bustling metropolis is now a leading global community in the areas of commerce, culture, and science. It is home to several well-known UNESCO World Heritage Sites—such as the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven, and the Summer Palace—as well as a number of internationally renowned cultural institutions. Some of the finest museums, theaters, and art galleries in the world reside within Beijing, like the National Museum of China, the National Art Museum of China, and the National Theatre for the Performing Arts. The city also features countless upscale storefronts within which to shop along its celebrated Wangfujing Street. Guests will even discover many awe-inspiring public gardens, including the breathtaking Beihai Park. Come stay at the Beijing Hotel NUO to experience all that this amazing city has to offer.
Discover
- Discover the Beijing Hotel NUO. Situated in Block B on Chang An Avenue in the world-famous Dongcheng District, this hotel compound has hosted guests and tourists since 1917.
- Step into a historic treasure in which Beijing Hotel NUO's complex iterations have hosted revolutionary Sun Yat-sen, former USSR First Secretary Nikita Khrushchev, and former U.S. President Richard Nixon.
- See the banquet hall where Chairman Mao Zedong hosted many state-sponsored galas.
Explore
- Explore The Forbidden City, home to the emperors of China for almost five centuries; The Forbidden City is among China's most distinctive cultural icons. Composed of 980 unique buildings, The Forbidden City stands today as one of the most visited UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the world.
- Visit the 15th-century, UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Temple of Heaven and see this fixture of religious ceremonies during the Ming and Qing dynasties.
- Tour the Summer Palace, a onetime holiday retreat for the Qing emperors of the 18th and 19th centuries. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this palace features dozens of cultural landmarks including Longevity Hill, Kunming Lake, and the Garden of Harmonious Pleasures.
Experience
- Tour the National Museum of China. With over one million artifacts, this cultural institution covers the history of China from prehistoric times through imperial dynasties and World War II, and is one of Beijing's most visited attractions.
- Gaze at masterpieces housed in the National Art Museum of China. Opened in the 1960s, this facility that now holds more than 100,000 pieces of rare Chinese artwork.
- Visit Beihai Park to stroll some of the most impressive traditional Chinese gardens in Beijing. First built in the 11th century, this massive public park features many amazing attractions including Jade Flower Island, The White Pagoda, and Chanfu Temple.
Taste
- Dine at Beijing Hotel NUO East 33 for a delectable assortment of classic Asian and Western cuisine.
- Enjoy a hand-crafted cocktail, fine wine, or artisan beer at the historic Writers Bar. An excellent place for a refreshing nightcap, the Writers Bar still possesses the polished wooden dance floor that Chairman Mao Zedong once loved. Guests here may enjoy NUO's Afternoon Tea.
- Dine at Jaan for lunch or dinner and enjoy oysters and scallops with wine, and other cooking inspired by France's majestic Mediterranean coastline.
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