Mandarin Oriental Wangfujing, Beijing

Immerse yourself in imperial Beijing at Mandarin Oriental Wangfujing. This stylish Forbes 5 Star boutique hotel affords unrivaled views over the Forbidden City; soak them up over sundowner cocktails on the expansive rooftop garden terrace. Subtle Chinese aesthetics fuse with contemporary decor in the 73 elegant, residential-style rooms, among the city’s largest. Do laps in the roof-covered pool before a mud-themed treatment in the spa’s hammam suite. Satiate your hunger with tasty dim sum at Café Zi or prime cuts and seafood in the Mandarin Grill, then head to the moody MO Bar for late-night libations.