Aman Summer Palace

“Time travel in a delightful property”

We were transported back in time in this cosy property adjacent to the Summer Palace. The rooms are cosy and grounds quiet, a stark contrast to the crowds in the Summer Palace. Breakfast as well as meals in the Chinese restaurant were always enjoyable and most of the staff were met proficient in En… more

We were transported back in time in this cosy property adjacent to the Summer Palace. The rooms are cosy and grounds quiet, a stark contrast to the crowds in the Summer Palace. Breakfast as well as meals in the Chinese restaurant were always enjoyable and most of the staff were met proficient in English.

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“Once upon a time”

My family and I stayed 4 nights. We booked the entire courtyard #9. It has 3 buildings within the courtyard. Prefect for a family of eight. The biggest of the three has two separate sleeping quarters join by a living area. Each building is so spacious. So much privacy. All the staffs are amazing. … more

My family and I stayed 4 nights. We booked the entire courtyard #9. It has 3 buildings within the courtyard. Prefect for a family of eight. The biggest of the three has two separate sleeping quarters join by a living area. Each building is so spacious. So much privacy. All the staffs are amazing. Not all staffs can speak English but they are there to help with whatever you need. There are two restaurants in the property. This Aman (Summer Palace) comes with complementary breakfast with your booking. The food was delicious and plenty to choose from. All hot food is available to order from the menu. The spa, pool and workout facilities are under the main building. Love the pool. The most amazing thing about this property is that as a guest, you have your own entrance into the actual Summer Palace. Just call the front desk and someone will meet you at special door. This property also offer you a photoshoot where they take you back to the Ming dynasty. They have a lot of outfits to choose from. Was a very fun afternoon. The property is a bit far from the city. Took us over an hour just to get somewhere. Beijing traffic is also very bad. Overall I love the property and will come back again if I’m ever in Beijing.

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“Amazing Aman”

This is an exquisite hotel. Where else can you stay in a century-old traditional courtyard dating back to Dowager Empress Cixi's reign? Our suite was luxurious and beautifully appointed; we were literally a few steps away from the secret door to the Summer Palace, a Unesco heritage site. Shoutou… more

This is an exquisite hotel. Where else can you stay in a century-old traditional courtyard dating back to Dowager Empress Cixi's reign? Our suite was luxurious and beautifully appointed; we were literally a few steps away from the secret door to the Summer Palace, a Unesco heritage site. Shoutout to the following staff who went out of their way to make our stay memorable: 1) Wendy, Fiona and Bellboy who patiently answered all my email queries 2) Justin, Tracy and Jojo of Reception who assisted us with check-in and booking taxis (which can be quite tricky if you are using the local apps) 3) Grace of the Chinese Restaurant for her attentive service during my son's birthday dinner celebration. The table decor and special food (his complimentary longevity noodles, slice of birthday cake and traditional dessert) were terrific. The Beijing duck is highly recommended and one of the best in Beijing. 4) Answer Wang of The Grill Restaurant whose level of service at breakfast and dinner was nothing short of exemplary. His food and drink recommendations were excellent; he even gave us a different type of tea for rainy weather! We will be back!

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