The JW Marriott Hotel Beijing is located in the heart of the capital city, just east of Beijing’s ever growing central business district. The hotel is located adjacent to the soon to open 305-room The Ritz-Carlton, Beijing. The two hotels anchor Beijing’s newest and most prestigious luxury address, China Central Place. The bold new complex features more than 230,000 square meters of high-end office space; eight residential towers; 160,000 square meters of luxury brand retail shops, such as Ferragamo and Gucci; and spacious green areas and a sports center.

“We are thrilled by the opening of this flagship JW Marriott Hotel in Beijing,” said Geoff Garside, executive vice president for Marriott’s Asia-Pacific region. “The JW Marriott brand is synonymous with luxury and service, and we look forward to welcoming our guests and being part of this vibrant community.

Kohn Pederson Fox Architects were responsible for the distinctive exterior design of the hotel. Hirsch Bender Associates designed the modern interior, featuring contemporary art from around the world, including post-modern paintings, sculptures and photographs.

The hotel boasts 549 deluxe and executive guest rooms and 39 suites, capturing a sense of approachable luxury and subtle sophistication. Guest rooms facing south feature serene garden views, and those facing north offer a vista of the bustling China Central Place and beyond to Chaoyang Park. Each guest room features a sumptuous blend of colors and textures, including soft ivory leather sofa chairs complemented by pressed leather palates on the sliding doors, tables and ergonomic desk. Paying homage to China’s thriving art scene, vibrant contemporary paintings adorn the walls, matched with throw pillows and hand-embroidered quilts in cheerful colors. Glass panels separate the bathroom from the bedroom, allowing natural light to radiate across the room, matched in luminescence by the chic, sunshine yellow and silver bathroom accessories. Crisp, white bed linens and plush natural feather mattresses offer the ultimate in comfort. Each room is equipped with a 42-inch flat-screen LCD TV, as well as a DVD player with USB connectivity to allow guests to play personal audio and video selections or review laptop files on the large LCD screen. All bathrooms are equipped with an LCD screen above the bath as well.

The Executive Lounge, located on the 20th floor offers a relaxing environment featuring superior food and beverage selections. A state-of-the-art business center is open 24 hours daily, and for meetings and events the hotel boasts 1,800 square meters of adaptable function space and a 1,294-square-meter Grand Ballroom.

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