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The Commune by The Great Wall

Beijing, China
5 stars
Rates from
US$ 29.00

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  • Style
    Contemporary
  • Setting
    Mountain Peace
  • Year Opened
    2002
  • Environment Rating
    3 stars
  • Child Friendly Rating
    2 stars
  • Size
    42 villas
  • Architect
    12 Asian architects
  • Great For
    Spa, Nature, Architecture
  • Best Room
    All of them
    Each property has been designed by a different architect
  • Website
    www.communebythegreatwall.com
  • Hotel Address

    Badaling Express Way
    Shuiguan Section
    Beijing
    China

About the Hotel

Located in the peaceful Shuiguan mountains, this hotel offers a secluded pathway to the Great Wall, making it one of a kind. Containing a unique collection of contemporary architecture, it was recognized by Business Week as a "New Architectural Wonder of China". Tourist attractions are in close proximity, including the Badaling Safari Park and Kangzhuang, a well-known spot for horse riding.

It’s not often you wake up to a view of one the world’s eight wonders.  But when you’re staying at Commune by the Great Wall, the location is just one part of the experience.  Innovative, cutting edge and altogether different, Commune is a once in a lifetime destination.  

The owners commissioned 12 of Asia’s most avant garde architects to each design a villa and the result is an architectural odyssey, from the suspended suitcase-like building by Hong Kong’s Gary Chang to the spiritual retreat conceived by Thailand’s Kanika R’kul.  Sleek polished corridors, stone floors, floor-to-ceiling windows and designer furniture from the likes of Marc Newson and Karim Rashind complete the jaw-dropping effect.  If it all sounds more like a design museum than hotel, you can always stay in one of the 31 Kempinsky-managed villas, which follow a pared down but more sensual aesthetic. 

There are breathtaking views of the rugged mountainside from every angle and you even have private access to the mighty wall.  Commune is one of China’s, of not the world’s most fabulous hotels. 

Location & How to get there

Located in the peaceful Shuiguan mountains, this hotel offers a secluded pathway to the Great Wall, making it one of a kind. Containing a unique collection of contemporary architecture, it was recognized by Business Week as a "New Architectural Wonder of China".

Tourist attractions are in close proximity, including the Badaling Safari Park and Kangzhuang, a well-known spot for horse riding.

Additional Information

Recognition
The Commune by the Great Wall Kempinski has been constantly selected in the world’s best hotels lists.  In December 2005, Commune by the Great Wall Kempinski was named by Business Week as a “New Architectural Wonder of China.”  It is the only hotel from mainland China selected by Conde Nast Traveler as one of “100 Hot Hotels in the World” in 2004 and was included in the Tatler Travel Guide, 2005 as one of "the 101 Best Hotels", ranked among the 10 best "Boutique" hotels.

Architecture & Design
Furniture and other interior decoration pieces collected by Commune by the Great Wall Kempinski are from such distinguished designers as Serge Mouille, Thierry Hoppe, Von Robinson, Philippe Starck, Alex Strub, Claudio Colucci, Ross Menuez, Kaname Okajima, Jonas Damon, Karim Rashid, Matthew Hilton, Marc Newson and Michael Young.

Architects of Commune by the Great Wall Kempinski are Gary Chang ( Hong Kong), Shigeru Ban (Japan), Cui Kai (China), Rocco Yim (Hong Kong), Chien Hsueh-Yi (Taiwan), Antonio Ochoa (China), Kengo Kuma (Japan), Kanika R’kul (Thailand), Kay Ngee Tan (Singapore), Nobuaki Furuya (Japan), Yung Ho Chang (China), Seung H-Sang (South Korea).

 

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