I haven’t been to Beijing for a long time. The last time was before the epidemic. I went to Ulan Butong with my friends in late autumn to collect folk songs. I stopped in Beijing for a night when passing by. I didn’t expect to wait for this early summer next time. Beijing in May already feels like summer. Catch up with the good weather and climb to the top of Jingshan Park to overlook the Palace Museum. This seems to be my preferred destination in Beijing.
Go back to Sanlitun Bar Street at night, watch the people coming and going, choose a bar, sit down with friends and have a drink, and feel the bustling and hustle and bustle of Beijing at night.
The hotel I stayed at this time is the first Hyatt Selected brand (JdV by Hyatt) of the Hyatt Hotel Group in China, and the first Hyatt Selected branch in Asia, Beijing Shoubei Zhaolong Hotel.
JdV by Hyatt creates a collection of vibrant, independent hotels designed to create vibrant, relaxed and vibrant communities that truly reflect the urban neighborhoods of their destinations. Each Hyatt Select hotel encourages guests to connect with local residents, live in the moment, and enjoy the joys of life.
The Past and Present of Beijing Shoubei Zhaolong Hotel
Opened in 1985, Zhaolong Hotel is the first high-end hotel after the reform and opening up. Mr. Bao Yugang, one of the four major ship tycoons, devoted himself to building the most advanced hotel at that time in order to improve the reception level of the tourism industry in the capital. Its tall and chic triangular body design aims to achieve higher space utility and a more three-dimensional vision for the building. The name of the hotel "Zhaolong" was created by Mr. Bao Yugang in memory of his father, Mr. Bao Zhaolong.
At the beginning of 2018, this old high-end hotel that had been in operation for more than 30 years quietly closed its doors and started a renovation project that took nearly 2 years. On October 25, 2019, the hotel's gate was reopened. The outer shell of the hotel has hardly changed, but the interior has completely transformed into another world.
Ground floor: gallery space
Walking through the hotel gate and stepping into the gallery space, a bronze mural depicting the sailing of the fleet, extols the status of Mr. Bao Yugang in the shipping industry.
Second Floor: Multifunctional Area
The front desk on the second floor adopts an open central island design that resembles a kitchen at home. Residents and employees can interact closely, which not only increases intimacy, but also better serves guests.
The light food counter behind the front desk provides free fresh light food, special drinks, and Beijing specialty snacks. The categories will change according to the seasons. This time I tasted the British fruit flavor tea. Coffee is free around the clock. Before you go out, make yourself a cup of coffee, or make a pot of tea in your spare time.
The public area on the second floor is also equipped with comfortable sofas and seats. You can sit on the rocking easy chair, or the REN lounge chair created by the design group Neri&Hu for Stellar Works, or a bench for the big bear doll to sit on. Gather here with friends, or read a book slowly.
There are also many artworks in the public area of the hotel. For example, the new color wheel series "Increasing Dose" by artist Yan Lei is integrated into the public area of the hotel, adding a lot of artistic interest to the interior space.
Sculpture artist Mr. Sui Jianguo's sculptures are placed on the first floor, which has a very decorative effect, and the passing guests can't help but stop and admire them.
The relationship between the hotel and the surrounding neighborhoods has also become more intimate and casual. The hotel has pulled down the walls of the neighborhood behind it, allowing the alleys full of bars and restaurants behind it to blend more closely with the hotel.
hotel room
The hotel has a total of 202 rooms, including 16 suites, decorated with natural wood and plant materials to create a natural and comfortable atmosphere, and the earth tones are combined with bright colors to evoke the brand's signature play spirit of JdV by Hyatt.
The walls of the guest rooms are symbolized by the growth rings of trees, paying homage to the history of the hotel and the passage of time in Beijing, and also heralding a new beginning for the hotel and the entire neighborhood. The gray annual rings collide with the color of the white wall, which is simple yet atmospheric, and very fashionable. Natural wood and plant materials create a natural and comfortable atmosphere, and earth tones are combined with bright colors to bring a more comfortable staying experience.
The retro telephone in the guest room instantly brings people back to the past years of the capital, and the trolley for placing the kettle and equipment can not only be moved flexibly, but also can be used as an interior decoration, reminiscent of the Beijing merchants pushing the trolley The picture of walking in the streets. Show the old culture of Beijing in the interior space.
I prefer the round desk and long stools in the guest room, where I can work or rest, and give people a relaxed atmosphere.
The bathroom in the guest room adopts a black and white design, and the toilet in the shower room and the sink are reasonably arranged, which saves space and is convenient and practical. Some suites have bathrooms with bathtubs and double vanities.
BEI Commune Dining Space
The BEI Commune dining space provides seasonal delicacies and cocktail drinks. Guests are welcome to come and experience the perfect fusion of fresh seasonal ingredients and local delicacies, and gain a novel and fashionable food experience.
The breakfast in the morning is also relatively rich, with all kinds of bread and croissants, fresh fruits and freshly squeezed juices, as well as various salads and milk oatmeal for healthy meals. Of course, there are also soy milk fritters and fried rice corn eggs and vegetables launched by Chinese food.
Take your favorite dishes, find a seat by the window, and slowly enjoy this rare leisure time.
The buffet lunch launched at noon is also relatively rich, including cooked shrimp and scallops, vegetarian fruit salad, pork ribs, beef and Kung Pao chicken, and crayfish has also been introduced recently. The main course menu will also be changed from time to time to satisfy the discerning taste buds of the guests.
At night when the lights are on, the dining space of BEI Commune is replaced by a gorgeous bar atmosphere, where guests can enjoy the restaurant's craft beer, wine and creative cocktails produced by the bartender.
Or relax at the Vitality Bar in the lobby, experience the charm of Sanlitun, a vibrant neighborhood, and enjoy a series of signature specials from the bartender, including creative cocktails inspired by local characteristics.
After nightfall, the unique immersive multimedia audio-visual feast in the capital will be staged from time to time in the atrium! Or go to the terrace of the hotel and drink while enjoying the dramatic light and shadow show with the wall of the opposite building as the curtain.
"Urban Memory"
Gym
There is also an advanced gym on the second floor of the hotel, and hotel guests can enter with the gym registration card.
With a space of 450 square meters and a wealth of aerobic exercise equipment, guests here, whether they are here on business or travel, can exercise freely and enjoy an active lifestyle; the colorful gym is full of vigor and vitality, and it is also a place for many A good place for fashionable men and women to check in frequently.
around the hotel
Sanlitun Bar Street (a few minutes' walk away)
The Palace Museum (about 20 minutes by car)
Jingshan Park (about 20 minutes by car)
