The appearance of this 6-story boutique hotel at night resembles a giant glowing paper lantern — one of the traditional elements of Chinese culture. The glass encased in a metal lattice on the outside of Hotel Kapok is designed to break down the boundaries between the building’s interior and exterior — authoritative architectural magazines write, and they deign every hotel with their attention, don’t they?
Located in the center of Beijing, on the eastern side of the Forbidden City, the 89-room Hotel Kapok is within walking distance of city attractions such as the famous Wangfujing shopping district, Tiananmen Square (the world’s largest),
Temple of Heaven and Beijing Railway Station — You can’t imagine anything better.
The interior design of the four-star Hotel Kapok focuses on simple lines and pure colors: white predominates in the rooms, wooden floors and glass bathrooms do not contain anything unnecessary. Natural light and a small bamboo grove in the lobby make you forget about the crazy pace of the city. Each room has a flat-screen TV with hundreds of cable channels, a safe, a computer with Internet access, a huge bed, a bathroom with a Jacuzzi and a shower behind a glass screen. Free (and according to guests very fast) wi-fi is available throughout the hotel. Spacious rooms have city or courtyard views. Despite the large panoramic windows (you can see a line of people stretching into the Forbidden City),
External noise is unlikely to disturb you: the hotel has very good soundproofing.
The rooftop garden and restaurant (Xiang Jian Ba Restaurant and Bar serves a variety of Asian and Western dishes) provide an excellent vantage point, including impressive views of the city and bay. By the way, 16 hotel suites are also equipped with small gardens on the balconies. To immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the city, rent a bicycle or a car; the tour desk staff will be happy to help you with this. They will also organize a trip to the Great Wall or book a ticket to the Chinese opera, if necessary. Opposite the hotel there is a restaurant, remarkable for its many cages with songbirds.
In addition, the hotel has a fitness center and sauna, in short, everything you need for a comfortable stay. The staff at Hotel Kapok speaks excellent English and is always ready to help. By the way, when checking into a standard room, ask if there are any available suites — quite often they offer room upgrades here for a completely nominal fee.
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