Marking its 98th hotel globally, Shangri-La International Hotel Management Ltd. has opened the doors to the all-new Hotel Jen Beijing, revealing a variety of clever features and facilities in the centre of Beijing’s bustling CBD.
With a vibrant co-working hub, the only gastropub with its own brewery in the Guomao area, and an expansive, industrial-chic world-class gym, the 450-room hotel is undoubtedly the city’s new destination for work, play and travel.
The second Hotel Jen branded property in mainland China, Hotel Jen Beijing features a distinct urban environment with a playful twist, set to attract style-savvy locals and travellers.
Eye-catching artworks feature throughout the property, from the centrepiece tree sculpture and suspended porcelain leaves in the lobby, to the copper beer vats laser-cut with Chinese zodiac signs in the gastropub, and each guestroom floor showcases a different theme.
Rooms and suites are contemporary and feature a neutral palette with pops of colour, views across the city and clever work spaces with multiple USB charging bays.
Spacious and comfortable, the Jen 75 corner rooms offer panoramic city skyline views, a kitchenette and bar, and open plan ideal for entertaining.
Business travellers will appreciate the on-site business centre, Prototype, which offers a vibrant co-working space complete with café, individual pods, and private rooms. In addition, there are 13 meeting rooms in the hotel and a multi-function space for up to 250 people.
Trainyard Gym health club includes a 25-metre heated indoor pool with city views, boxing ring, Mixed Martial Arts area and fitness studios offering adrenalin-pumping classes. Professional massages, Jacuzzis and saunas are available for those looking to ease some tight muscles after a workout, while a juice bar offers plenty of refreshments.
San Wu Tang, an all-day-dining restaurant overlooking Beijing’s skyline, provides guests with a unique South-East Asian dining experience, providing a farm-to-table experience where fresh vegetables are harvested from the hotel’s hydroponic area.
Hotel Jen Beijing also boasts the only gastropub in the Guomao area with Beersmith, brewing a refreshing selection of seasonable beers in cool copper vats.