Aman at Summer Palace, Beijing 颐和安缦
Address: 15 Gongmenqian Street, East gate of Summer Palace, Haidian District Beijing Chinese
Address: 北京市海淀区颐和园宫门前街15号
Phone: (86) 10 5987 9999, 1 800 477 9180(in US)
fax: (86) 10 5987 9900
email: theamansummerpalace@amanresorts.com
Features: 18 rooms, 33 suites, doubles starts at $480
Website: www.amanresorts.com
Aman at Summer Palace, Beijing, a new upscale hotel opened in late September 2008, occupies a
cluster of 100-year-old courtyard dwellings just outside the East Gate of the famous Summer Palace,
about 10 miles northwest of Forbidden City.
First impressions
Away from the gridlock and congestion of central Beijing, the Aman at Summer Palace is a spiritual
escape that combines old-world elegance with decadent modern luxury. The resort is accessed via
the East Gate of the Summer Palace, which is open to the public. The hotel is contained within a
series of Ming-red structures and ornate one-story villas.
Built in 1750, the palace is a series of immaculate, interconnecting structures surrounding Kunming
Lake that was once the summertime escape of Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty. The palace
was completely destroyed by air raids in 1860, after which his wife passionately oversaw every detail
of reconstruction that created the series of buildings and gardens found today.
What to Expect
If you've never been to an Aman Resort, you're in for a treat. A modern-day emperor's arrival begins
down a long passageway of mature shade trees and a formal garden leading to the main lobby.
Lined in clay tiles polished to mirror perfection, the lobby is decorated in traditional Chinese
woodwork with modern touches like minimalist lounge areas and artwork that define the ever-hip
aesthetic of most Aman Resorts. Reception and check-in is seamless without being stuffy. Every
detail of guests' desires and preferences are earmarked before arrival to ensure that rooms are
drawn to specific orders.
Finding your room
Entry-room categories would be considered full-fledged suites by most standards, but at Aman they
are simply called guest rooms. Arranged around manicured gardens and courtyards, the spaces
feature polished tile floors among a combined living-and-sleeping area arranged in intricate window
screens, traditional paneling and wooden lounge furnishings with chunky upholstered cushions in
subdued colors of burnt gold and creamy white.
The actual suites are lavish and large, with individually designed spaces offering secluded daybeds,
cushy reading chairs and dramatic views of the surrounding landscape. The Imperial Suite is
intended for modern-day emperors of the business and film world with three separate dwellings
including sleeping, office and living areas complete with dining room and private courtyard.
Bathrooms and details
Better than the emperor had it, the resort features the signature Aman bathroom experience that
has become a staple at all of its iconic international properties. Spacious spa-style bathrooms
feature natural clay floors with floating countertops flanked by two basin-style sinks with golden trim.
A separate alcove contains a freestanding soaking tub with occasional view of the outdoor courtyard
in upgraded rooms. An additional rain shower is contained behind a wall of glass with signature
Aman toiletries and fluffy towels.
Hit the spa
As with most Aman properties, a state-of-the-art spa offers a rejuvenating escape with nine fully
furnished treatment rooms offering a mix of Eastern body treatments and Western-style procedures.
The in-house gym is rather impressive, given the lack of quality Western-style gyms in China:
complete with Techo-cardio equipment, two squash courts and an array of trainers to nudge you
through your workout. A staff of yoga and pilates experts can also accommodate even the most
fickle fitness addicts with personalized classes. Afterward, there's an indoor lap pool as well as a
natural juice bar to refresh and replenish your fluids.
Restaurants and lounge
Morning begins with a casual breakfast in The Lounge, located off the main reception area
overlooking an Eastern-style courtyard while dining on a mostly Western menu of continental
breakfast, homemade pastries and coffee. The resort is home to three full-service restaurants
including Naoki, a French-inspired Japanese eatery overlooking a central courtyard.
The Grill serves a more Western dining experience with a selection of steaks, seafood and
vegetarian dishes. At the top end of the dining spectrum is the Chinese Restaurant, cooking up
traditional staples like Peking Duck and Cantonese cuisine in an elegant parlor of nine
interconnecting spaces fully functional as private dining rooms. For late-night spirits there is The
Bar, overlooking an outdoor water garden as well as the Music Pavilion, where musicians serenade
the night during warmer months.
What's the real deal? Beijing is one of the better Asian bargains for American travelers right now,
given the vast array of post-Olympic hotel options and all-new city infrastructure. Prices at Aman
Summer Palace start at $495 for entry-level guestrooms and under $995 for larger deluxe suites,
based on late-autumn availability.
How to get there
With new routes coming almost monthly from U.S. and Canadian gateways, China has never been
more accessible. Beijing is a 12-hour flight from Los Angeles and around 14 hours from JFK in New
York, with nonstop service by a growing list of carriers that include United and Air China. U.S. visitors
are required to obtain a 30-day visa from the Chinese Embassy for around $130. Once you arrive in
Beijing, you're greeted by the pampering hands of Aman Resorts, which arranges private transfer to
the hotel in chauffeured sedans or shuttle.
Aman Resorts
Singapore-based Aman Resorts is widely touted as the world's chicest hotel brand, frequented by
European aristocracy and pop stars looking for vacation glamour where the resort is the destination.
In certain circles, the mere reference of Aman conjures up the image of far-off locations in one-of-a-
kind resorts that humble the ordinary Ritz travelers into jealous silence. Not just run-of-the-mill five-
star luxury, Aman combines the seclusion of a private villa with the resort amenities of a full-service
hotel.
Address: 15 Gongmenqian Street, East gate of Summer Palace, Haidian District Beijing Chinese
Address: 北京市海淀区颐和园宫门前街15号
Phone: (86) 10 5987 9999, 1 800 477 9180(in US)
fax: (86) 10 5987 9900
email: theamansummerpalace@amanresorts.com
Features: 18 rooms, 33 suites, doubles starts at $480
Website: www.amanresorts.com
Aman at Summer Palace, Beijing, a new upscale hotel opened in late September 2008, occupies a
cluster of 100-year-old courtyard dwellings just outside the East Gate of the famous Summer Palace,
about 10 miles northwest of Forbidden City.
First impressions
Away from the gridlock and congestion of central Beijing, the Aman at Summer Palace is a spiritual
escape that combines old-world elegance with decadent modern luxury. The resort is accessed via
the East Gate of the Summer Palace, which is open to the public. The hotel is contained within a
series of Ming-red structures and ornate one-story villas.
Built in 1750, the palace is a series of immaculate, interconnecting structures surrounding Kunming
Lake that was once the summertime escape of Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty. The palace
was completely destroyed by air raids in 1860, after which his wife passionately oversaw every detail
of reconstruction that created the series of buildings and gardens found today.
What to Expect
If you've never been to an Aman Resort, you're in for a treat. A modern-day emperor's arrival begins
down a long passageway of mature shade trees and a formal garden leading to the main lobby.
Lined in clay tiles polished to mirror perfection, the lobby is decorated in traditional Chinese
woodwork with modern touches like minimalist lounge areas and artwork that define the ever-hip
aesthetic of most Aman Resorts. Reception and check-in is seamless without being stuffy. Every
detail of guests' desires and preferences are earmarked before arrival to ensure that rooms are
drawn to specific orders.
Finding your room
Entry-room categories would be considered full-fledged suites by most standards, but at Aman they
are simply called guest rooms. Arranged around manicured gardens and courtyards, the spaces
feature polished tile floors among a combined living-and-sleeping area arranged in intricate window
screens, traditional paneling and wooden lounge furnishings with chunky upholstered cushions in
subdued colors of burnt gold and creamy white.
The actual suites are lavish and large, with individually designed spaces offering secluded daybeds,
cushy reading chairs and dramatic views of the surrounding landscape. The Imperial Suite is
intended for modern-day emperors of the business and film world with three separate dwellings
including sleeping, office and living areas complete with dining room and private courtyard.
Bathrooms and details
Better than the emperor had it, the resort features the signature Aman bathroom experience that
has become a staple at all of its iconic international properties. Spacious spa-style bathrooms
feature natural clay floors with floating countertops flanked by two basin-style sinks with golden trim.
A separate alcove contains a freestanding soaking tub with occasional view of the outdoor courtyard
in upgraded rooms. An additional rain shower is contained behind a wall of glass with signature
Aman toiletries and fluffy towels.
Hit the spa
As with most Aman properties, a state-of-the-art spa offers a rejuvenating escape with nine fully
furnished treatment rooms offering a mix of Eastern body treatments and Western-style procedures.
The in-house gym is rather impressive, given the lack of quality Western-style gyms in China:
complete with Techo-cardio equipment, two squash courts and an array of trainers to nudge you
through your workout. A staff of yoga and pilates experts can also accommodate even the most
fickle fitness addicts with personalized classes. Afterward, there's an indoor lap pool as well as a
natural juice bar to refresh and replenish your fluids.
Restaurants and lounge
Morning begins with a casual breakfast in The Lounge, located off the main reception area
overlooking an Eastern-style courtyard while dining on a mostly Western menu of continental
breakfast, homemade pastries and coffee. The resort is home to three full-service restaurants
including Naoki, a French-inspired Japanese eatery overlooking a central courtyard.
The Grill serves a more Western dining experience with a selection of steaks, seafood and
vegetarian dishes. At the top end of the dining spectrum is the Chinese Restaurant, cooking up
traditional staples like Peking Duck and Cantonese cuisine in an elegant parlor of nine
interconnecting spaces fully functional as private dining rooms. For late-night spirits there is The
Bar, overlooking an outdoor water garden as well as the Music Pavilion, where musicians serenade
the night during warmer months.
What's the real deal? Beijing is one of the better Asian bargains for American travelers right now,
given the vast array of post-Olympic hotel options and all-new city infrastructure. Prices at Aman
Summer Palace start at $495 for entry-level guestrooms and under $995 for larger deluxe suites,
based on late-autumn availability.
How to get there
With new routes coming almost monthly from U.S. and Canadian gateways, China has never been
more accessible. Beijing is a 12-hour flight from Los Angeles and around 14 hours from JFK in New
York, with nonstop service by a growing list of carriers that include United and Air China. U.S. visitors
are required to obtain a 30-day visa from the Chinese Embassy for around $130. Once you arrive in
Beijing, you're greeted by the pampering hands of Aman Resorts, which arranges private transfer to
the hotel in chauffeured sedans or shuttle.
Aman Resorts
Singapore-based Aman Resorts is widely touted as the world's chicest hotel brand, frequented by
European aristocracy and pop stars looking for vacation glamour where the resort is the destination.
In certain circles, the mere reference of Aman conjures up the image of far-off locations in one-of-a-
kind resorts that humble the ordinary Ritz travelers into jealous silence. Not just run-of-the-mill five-
star luxury, Aman combines the seclusion of a private villa with the resort amenities of a full-service
hotel.
颐和安缦
自1988年Amanresorts 开始在全球拥有、管理及推广精品豪华度假村, 并在全球12个国家创建了风格各异 的18间度假村。颐
和安缦是Aman resorts 在中国的第一家度假村。
颐和安缦紧邻山青水幽风景秀丽的皇家园林 - 颐和园，彰显传统中式古建筑的风韵，51套现代化的舒适豪华客房轻松营造独特
品味。度假村同时享有多种富有特色的餐饮场所，综合水疗及休闲设施。
颐和园中的city resort
一向重视选址的安缦，总挑人迹罕至的地方设点，单在不丹就有五家酒店，安缦迟迟不来中国，原因就是没选到好地方。
这次开在颐和园边上，可谓独一无二。安缦颐和甚至有一个神秘的通道能直达颐和园，住客能在游客大军攻占颐和园之前，进
入园区，看看慈禧太后曾经感受过的宁静景色。
安缦颐和定位为城市度假村（cityresort），这是目前国内欠缺的度假村类型。现代人渴望放假却不想离开城市，City
resort 也因此满足了他们的需求。这类城市绿洲酒店一般开在城市边缘地带，避开了城市的喧闹，设计感也和度假村一样让人
身心放轻松。
安缦颐和布局如私家园林，宛若清朝大臣的大宅门，也吻合了安缦一贯推崇的住家风格。20 年前，安缦居集团创办人
Adrian Zecha 在普吉岛买了地，设立第一个据点Amanpuri，原本只打算当成私人别墅来使用，后来发现朋友们都喜欢，于是
第一家安缦就无心插柳地出现了。
像家的设计，其实是一种反设计，这是酒店业最新的潮流，让身处异地的旅人有回家的感觉。比如房间里不用一次性的小
瓶装洗浴用品，而是装在设计如葫芦般的瓶子里，这不但环保，更让旅人感觉像在家里洗浴。正如大门，度假村内部的设施，
比如餐馆、水疗间、游泳池、商务中心也不设任何的指示牌，更加强了度假村的住家感。
安缦颐和共有51 个房间和套房，最小的房型为客房和四合院客房，最大的房型为套房，套房也分三个等级。其中最大的
一套为皇家套房，占据了整个独立的四合院，正房为主卧室和浴室，设有独立式铜铁裹身的浴缸，宛若一件上佳的工艺品。房
内还设有私人的水疗空间，让客人能随时进行各种水疗服务和按摩，甚至还为水疗师设计了边门，就为了确保不打扰客人的隐
私。左右侧的厢房则为私人宴会厅和办公室，客人要在里面开一个小型派对也不困难。
颇具智慧的中式风格
对安缦来说，历史是用来尊重的，特别是开在颐和园边上，更不能乱耍花招，破坏景区的整体感。安缦的设计师根据中国
传统建筑的样式修缮了度假村内的百年老房，这些房子据说过去是大臣们等待慈禧太后接见时所用。设计师也和颐和园的专家
合作，在度假村内种植了不少和颐和园相同的树木，就为了确保度假村和园林更能融为一体。
对一些人来说，安缦颐和的总体感觉或许过于中国，呈现的是西方对中国的想象，然而中式风格本来就是精致而精彩的，
只是现代人逐渐忘记了，西方20 世纪末一些设计大师也由明代中国汲取了不少创作灵感。
然而为什么现代中国人看见中式反而会反射性地产生抗拒心理？安缦向传统中国取经却得中国传统的精髓，度假村内的大
部分家具都是明式风格，因采用上好的木料和木工，包括一些珍贵的楠木等，所以家具硬朗朴实，线条流畅，地上铺着呈石青
色的传统金砖，这种名贵砖石经过反复烧制并打磨而成，表面色泽光滑，敲打金砖还能发出金属的声音，地下还装上地暖。
安缦颐和，正如其他安缦酒店，把低调当成一种风格。所谓低调，其实就是尽量和周围环境和睦相处，不喧宾夺主地表示
敬意。因此，度假村新建的主楼依照原址保留的百年四合院风格建造，并设有多口门窗，空间的采光和通风都很好，窗门配上
木质的卷帘，窗外的风景变得隐隐约约，如水墨画中的渲染，正如古代中国文人推崇的含蓄美。前厅、Lounge 和雪茄吧三个
不同功能的空间排成度假村内主要的中轴线，细心入微的服务员明显经过安缦式的熏陶，嘘寒问暖之余也懂得和客人开适度的
玩笑。
三进四合院最深处是一个荷花池，池中有戏台，晚上就有艺人演出京剧和民乐等，在秋天的夜晚，暗蓝的夜色剪出亭台楼
阁的流丽影子，垂柳被轻轻地照亮了，残荷夜色良辰美景，我和朋友坐在露天的位置，点了茶和小点心，艺人拨弄着古筝，古
老的乐曲，遥远的氛围，忘记了身外那个21 世纪处处都是簇新建筑的北京。
Design Highlights
明式家具：度假村的大厅和客房采用的大多是明式风格的家具，线条干净，朴实耐用，是对传统中国的致敬。
客房细节：安缦的细节做得十分到位，装洗浴用品的葫芦瓶子，不但环保，而且寓意良好。
Must Try
餐厅：度假村内的日本餐厅Naoki，日本主厨深受法国菜肴的影响，并创新出一系列日法结合的美食。
健身房：安缦设有设备齐全的Pilates 健身房，据说设施还是全国最新最齐全的。
安缦颐和地址：北京市海淀区颐和园宫门前街15 号
电话：010- 59879999
网址： www.amanresorts.com
自1988年Amanresorts 开始在全球拥有、管理及推广精品豪华度假村, 并在全球12个国家创建了风格各异 的18间度假村。颐
和安缦是Aman resorts 在中国的第一家度假村。
颐和安缦紧邻山青水幽风景秀丽的皇家园林 - 颐和园，彰显传统中式古建筑的风韵，51套现代化的舒适豪华客房轻松营造独特
品味。度假村同时享有多种富有特色的餐饮场所，综合水疗及休闲设施。
颐和园中的city resort
一向重视选址的安缦，总挑人迹罕至的地方设点，单在不丹就有五家酒店，安缦迟迟不来中国，原因就是没选到好地方。
这次开在颐和园边上，可谓独一无二。安缦颐和甚至有一个神秘的通道能直达颐和园，住客能在游客大军攻占颐和园之前，进
入园区，看看慈禧太后曾经感受过的宁静景色。
安缦颐和定位为城市度假村（cityresort），这是目前国内欠缺的度假村类型。现代人渴望放假却不想离开城市，City
resort 也因此满足了他们的需求。这类城市绿洲酒店一般开在城市边缘地带，避开了城市的喧闹，设计感也和度假村一样让人
身心放轻松。
安缦颐和布局如私家园林，宛若清朝大臣的大宅门，也吻合了安缦一贯推崇的住家风格。20 年前，安缦居集团创办人
Adrian Zecha 在普吉岛买了地，设立第一个据点Amanpuri，原本只打算当成私人别墅来使用，后来发现朋友们都喜欢，于是
第一家安缦就无心插柳地出现了。
像家的设计，其实是一种反设计，这是酒店业最新的潮流，让身处异地的旅人有回家的感觉。比如房间里不用一次性的小
瓶装洗浴用品，而是装在设计如葫芦般的瓶子里，这不但环保，更让旅人感觉像在家里洗浴。正如大门，度假村内部的设施，
比如餐馆、水疗间、游泳池、商务中心也不设任何的指示牌，更加强了度假村的住家感。
安缦颐和共有51 个房间和套房，最小的房型为客房和四合院客房，最大的房型为套房，套房也分三个等级。其中最大的
一套为皇家套房，占据了整个独立的四合院，正房为主卧室和浴室，设有独立式铜铁裹身的浴缸，宛若一件上佳的工艺品。房
内还设有私人的水疗空间，让客人能随时进行各种水疗服务和按摩，甚至还为水疗师设计了边门，就为了确保不打扰客人的隐
私。左右侧的厢房则为私人宴会厅和办公室，客人要在里面开一个小型派对也不困难。
颇具智慧的中式风格
对安缦来说，历史是用来尊重的，特别是开在颐和园边上，更不能乱耍花招，破坏景区的整体感。安缦的设计师根据中国
传统建筑的样式修缮了度假村内的百年老房，这些房子据说过去是大臣们等待慈禧太后接见时所用。设计师也和颐和园的专家
合作，在度假村内种植了不少和颐和园相同的树木，就为了确保度假村和园林更能融为一体。
对一些人来说，安缦颐和的总体感觉或许过于中国，呈现的是西方对中国的想象，然而中式风格本来就是精致而精彩的，
只是现代人逐渐忘记了，西方20 世纪末一些设计大师也由明代中国汲取了不少创作灵感。
然而为什么现代中国人看见中式反而会反射性地产生抗拒心理？安缦向传统中国取经却得中国传统的精髓，度假村内的大
部分家具都是明式风格，因采用上好的木料和木工，包括一些珍贵的楠木等，所以家具硬朗朴实，线条流畅，地上铺着呈石青
色的传统金砖，这种名贵砖石经过反复烧制并打磨而成，表面色泽光滑，敲打金砖还能发出金属的声音，地下还装上地暖。
安缦颐和，正如其他安缦酒店，把低调当成一种风格。所谓低调，其实就是尽量和周围环境和睦相处，不喧宾夺主地表示
敬意。因此，度假村新建的主楼依照原址保留的百年四合院风格建造，并设有多口门窗，空间的采光和通风都很好，窗门配上
木质的卷帘，窗外的风景变得隐隐约约，如水墨画中的渲染，正如古代中国文人推崇的含蓄美。前厅、Lounge 和雪茄吧三个
不同功能的空间排成度假村内主要的中轴线，细心入微的服务员明显经过安缦式的熏陶，嘘寒问暖之余也懂得和客人开适度的
玩笑。
三进四合院最深处是一个荷花池，池中有戏台，晚上就有艺人演出京剧和民乐等，在秋天的夜晚，暗蓝的夜色剪出亭台楼
阁的流丽影子，垂柳被轻轻地照亮了，残荷夜色良辰美景，我和朋友坐在露天的位置，点了茶和小点心，艺人拨弄着古筝，古
老的乐曲，遥远的氛围，忘记了身外那个21 世纪处处都是簇新建筑的北京。
Design Highlights
明式家具：度假村的大厅和客房采用的大多是明式风格的家具，线条干净，朴实耐用，是对传统中国的致敬。
客房细节：安缦的细节做得十分到位，装洗浴用品的葫芦瓶子，不但环保，而且寓意良好。
Must Try
餐厅：度假村内的日本餐厅Naoki，日本主厨深受法国菜肴的影响，并创新出一系列日法结合的美食。
健身房：安缦设有设备齐全的Pilates 健身房，据说设施还是全国最新最齐全的。
安缦颐和地址：北京市海淀区颐和园宫门前街15 号
电话：010- 59879999
网址： www.amanresorts.com
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