Aman's Beijing — fifty-one rooms in restored Qing dynasty courtyard pavilions directly adjacent to the Summer Palace, with private gate access to the UNESCO imperial garden after public closing.
"Aman's Beijing. 51 rooms in restored Qing dynasty courtyards adjacent to the Summer Palace — with private gate access after public closing."
Aman at Summer Palace Beijing opened in 2008 in a complex of restored Qing dynasty courtyard pavilions on the eastern boundary of the Summer Palace — the UNESCO World Heritage imperial garden that served as the Qing emperors' summer retreat from the 1750s onwards — with the rare and substantive distinction of having a private gate from the property directly into the Summer Palace grounds. The architectural premise is unusual at any luxury hotel: the property occupies courtyard buildings that were originally part of the Summer Palace's broader complex, used as guest residences for visiting officials, restored over a multi-year programme by Aman to integrate contemporary luxury hotel infrastructure while preserving every period architectural feature.
The 51 accommodations split between the entry-level Garden Suites (in the smaller courtyard pavilions, with restored Qing architectural features), Courtyard Suites (with private courtyard gardens), the Pavilion Suites in the most-restored Qing buildings, and the multi-bedroom Imperial Suite — the property's flagship, occupying multiple pavilions with the most-preserved original Qing architectural features and substantial private outdoor space. Every room retains the Qing courtyard architectural language; every interior integrates traditional Chinese craftsmanship with the consistent Aman restraint.
The defining feature of an Aman at Summer Palace stay is the private Summer Palace access. Guests can use the property's private gate to enter the Summer Palace grounds in the early morning before public opening or in the evening after public closing — walking the imperial garden's seventeen bridges, the long corridor's painted ceiling, the Marble Boat, and the Tower of Buddhist Incense at hours when the public garden is empty. This access is not available at any other Beijing hotel and is the core reason for the property's loyal returning-guest base.
Dining is at four restaurants. Naoki Restaurant is the headline contemporary Japanese fine-dining. The Chinese Restaurant operates in a restored Qing courtyard with daily-changing Beijing-imperial cuisine. The Italian Restaurant and the Lounge round out the dining options. The Aman Spa runs comprehensive wellness programmes including traditional Chinese medicine. Service is the consistent global Aman silent-anticipatory standard delivered by a heavily Beijing team. Aman at Summer Palace is mainland China's most architecturally and culturally significant luxury hotel and the answer for travellers committed to the Aman approach with substantive imperial-Chinese cultural depth.
The Beijing anniversary at the Aman Summer Palace. Book a Pavilion Suite in the most-restored Qing buildings. The private morning Summer Palace walk before public opening; the Naoki dinner; the Chinese Restaurant tasting menu. The combination of the Qing courtyard architecture and the private Summer Palace access produces the most distinctive Beijing anniversary stay — and the most architecturally significant Aman experience anywhere.
The Beijing honeymoon for couples committed to substantive imperial-Chinese cultural depth. Book a Pavilion Suite. The private Summer Palace walks at sunrise and sunset; the Aman Spa programme with traditional Chinese medicine; the Naoki dinner. Different from the urban-tower options at Peninsula or Bulgari Beijing — for travellers who want the imperial garden retreat experience.
Aman Spa Beijing's wellness programme integrates traditional Chinese medicine with the brand's signature Aman approach. The combination of the imperial-garden setting, the private Summer Palace walks (substantial daily exercise in extraordinary scenery), and the spa programme produces a substantively-restorative Beijing stay.
1 Gongmenqian Street, Summer Palace
Haidian District, Beijing 100091
Adjacent to the Summer Palace, northwestern Beijing; 60 min from Beijing Capital (PEK), 90 min from Beijing Daxing (PKX)
51 rooms in restored Qing dynasty courtyards
Garden Suite from ¥6,500 ($910)/night
Courtyard Suite from ¥10,000 ($1,400)
Pavilion Suite from ¥18,000 ($2,500)
Imperial Suite from ¥80,000 ($11,200)
Check-in: 2:00 PM
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Minimum stay: 2 nights
Adjacent to UNESCO Summer Palace
Private gate access for guests
Restored Qing dynasty courtyards
Naoki (contemporary Japanese)
Aman Spa with traditional Chinese medicine
Open year-round
Peak: April–May, September–October (book 3 months ahead)
Best value: November–March (cold but with private Summer Palace at its quietest)
High-speed WiFi throughout
Reliable signal in all accommodations
The Summer Palace cultural programme runs offline by design
From ¥6,500 ($910)/night. Pavilion Suites and the Imperial Suite need direct Aman contact. Peak season books 3 months ahead.
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