Beijing Hotel NUO Forbidden City

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Scored 8.6
Rated excellent

Excellent location!

9.5
  • City view
  • Free Wifi
  • Bath
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Key card access
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Safe
  • Baggage storage
  • Heating
  • Elevator

Commanding a prestigious address on Chang’an Avenue, Beijing Hotel NUO is one of China’s most historic luxury accommodations. Established in 1917, the hotel was once known as ‘The Most Luxurious Hotel in the Orient’ and the social hub for the high society. Beijing Hotel NUO is located within the popular Wangfujing shopping area, a 3-minute walk from Wangfujing Metro Station (Line 1) and a 20-minute walk from the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square. China World Trade Center is 16 minutes' drive away. Beijing Railway Station is 10 minutes' drive away. Beijing Capital International Airport is 50 minutes' drive away. Extra spacious and fitted with air conditioning, rooms at Beijing Hotel NUO are equipped with flat-screen satellite TVs and DVD players. A personal safe, mini-bar and ironing facilities are also included. Staying guests can exercise at the state-of-the-art fitness center. Beijing Hotel NUO also provides a tour desk and a souvenir shop. E33 Restaurant serves exquisite Asian and Western dishes. Writers Bar presents creative French dishes, extensive wine list and afternoon tea.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Fitness center
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Private Parking
  • 2 restaurants
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Kempinski
Hotel chain/brand
Kempinski

Property highlights

  • Located in the heart of Beijing, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.5

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Asian, American, Buffet

  • Private parking at the hotel

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Petrusb
Netherlands Netherlands
“Excellent service and very friendly and helpful personnel, great guidance for sightseeing and reservation of sightseeing spots in the center.”
Chris
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Location was first class, just a short walk from the Forbidden City. Hotel standards were excellent. Only ate in restaurant at breakfast but had really good choice. The gym and pool were both adequate for what we needed. Concierge team were...”
Xiaogang
United States United States
“convenient location. revisiting the place when I had a visit there in 60’s as a elementary school student”
Edward
United States United States
“The customer service from the concierge was exceptional.”
Xiaojun
United States United States
“Spacious room, iconic history, convenient location, beautiful interior and exterior, very friendly staff , delicious breakfast…”
_xander_
Netherlands Netherlands
“-Located right in front of the Wangfujing subway station and within walking distance of the shopping streets and cultural landmarks, easy to get to from Daxing Airport. -The room was very big with separate shower and bathtub. -Breakfast was very...”
Renata
Switzerland Switzerland
“The size of the room (very spacious, actually we had also a living room), the comfy beds, the friendly staff, the choice and quality of the breakfast buffet, the location”
Antony
China China
“Room and facilities overall were well presented and of a good quality.”
Tamara
Hong Kong Hong Kong
“Great hotel, location is great and buffet breakfast delicious! ☺️”
Zhaohua
United States United States
“The location is great, but being a historical hotel, there aren't enough power outlets.”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

2 Restaurants On Site
作家酒吧
  • Cuisine
    French
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner • High tea
  • Ambience
    Romantic
东33餐厅
  • Cuisine
    American • Chinese
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Traditional • Modern

Amenities of Beijing Hotel NUO Forbidden City

Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Fitness center
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Private Parking
  • 2 restaurants
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

House rules

Beijing Hotel NUO Forbidden City takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of CNY 3,000 is required on arrival. That's about $444. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
CNY 466 per person, per night

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No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a valid government-issued ID card or passport upon check-in.

Please note that renovation work for all the rooms will be carried out from 31st May, 2026 to 4th Jun, 2026.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

As a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has temporarily suspended its shuttle services.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

A damage deposit of CNY 3,000 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

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